Apply for a fellowship

There are currently no open Fellowship application opportunities.

What we look for

The Mind Trust awards fellowships to national and local leaders with a passion for serving marginalized communities and transforming the education landscape. Successful applicants have:

• Team-based management experience
• Demonstrated success in raising student achievement outcomes
• An ambitious focus on equity
• An entrepreneurial approach to challenges
• Resilience, fortitude, and vision

Your application toolkit

Our team supports applicants throughout the process, providing regular input, guidance, and tools. Your application toolkit includes:

• Virtual happy hours for candidates to get advice and meet other innovators
• Meetings with education leaders to hone your model and answer your questions
• Regular one-on-one check-ins with our staff to gauge your progress
• Office hours with our application team to answer your questions
• Assistance with data, presentation, and Statements of Intent