University Fellowship Program - Impact Public Service Fund

Impact Public Service
Fund University
Fellowship Program

Connect with expert mentors and accelerate 360 degree conversations
in your community

The Challenge:

The world feels more chaotic than ever. While data tells of the most abundant time in human history – extreme conflicts around the world, sharply, and persistently, remind us just how much work there is left to do.

Voices online, and within our own local communities, are divisive, and at times extreme. There are too few safe spaces to speak to others with differing points-of-view about society’s challenges and conflicts. Far too spaces where we can learn from others, instead of confirming our own biases.

The Mission:

At Impact, we believe in the value of 360 degree conversations.

Conversations that take all voices into account. All facts.
Conversations that led with empathy, curiosity, and a desire to improve the world around us.

In the U.S., that means pushing past our polarizing partisan political dialogue, and engaging in non-partisan discourse that can at times, be uncomfortable, but necessary, rewarding and invaluable.

The Fellowship:

$1,000 Grant to support your student organization’s programming & growth
Individually Assigned Mentors
Impact Expert Mentor Seminars
Attend Impact Board Meeting or Event
One published article or interview
Peer Connect: Learn from your peers building other student organizations
Career Guidance
Optional: SEO website support

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled as a full-time student
Currently leading or planning an organization, student group, or initiative with the goal of promoting non-partisan conversations within your community or school

Questions?

2025-2026 Cohort Application

Full Name

Address

University/Anticipated Graduation Date:

Your Current Work

Share a brief description of your current organization, student or community group of initiative? (max 150 words)

What accomplishments have you already achieved to date with this initiative, and what are your plans for the next 6 months? (If this initiative is new or not launched, please share initials goals for the first 6 months). (max 150 words)

How do you hope that becoming an Impact Public Service Fund University Fellow will help you accomplish those goals? (max 150 words)

About You

What are the top three principles that drive you? (max 150 words)

“The Problem I most want to solve in the world is…” (max 150 words)

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment of the past 3 years? (max 150 words)

Who has had the biggest impact on your life to date? (max 150 words)

Feel free to share any links or information that would help the Review Committee get to know you better (e.g. social media link, article you published, etc..)

The fellowship application process is on a rolling timeline. Upon reviewing your application, we may request 1-2 interviews with our Board Members, and ask that you provide references prior to making a decision and selection. If selected, you will be notified and receive a formal offer.

Impact Public Service
Fund University
Fellowship Program

Impact Public Service
Fund University
Fellowship Program

The Challenge:

The Mission:

The Action:

The Fellowship:

The Fellowship:

Qualifications:

Questions?

2025-2026 Cohort Application

We'd love to hear from you

Feedback

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Impact Public Service Fund University Fellowship Program

Impact Public Service Fund University Fellowship Program

The Challenge:

The Mission:​

The Action:​

The Fellowship: ​

The Fellowship: ​

Qualifications:

Questions?

2025-2026 Cohort Application

We'd love to hear from you

Feedback

CONTENT

LEGAL

Impact Public Service
Fund University
Fellowship Program

Impact Public Service
Fund University
Fellowship Program

The Mission:

The Action:

The Fellowship:

The Fellowship: