Become an Access_ &Design Fellow

Selected Fellows Receive

The Access_&Design Fellowship Program will provide selected Fellows with creative technology tools and software, near-peer and professional mentorship, all-expense paid travel to the Leadership_&Design Fellows Summit, as well as a community of support and practice.

What we look for in applicants

• Passionate & driven: Even if you don’t know exactly what you want out of your career/life, you have a strong desire to succeed in whichever way you define.

• Impact oriented: You are, or hope to be, a catalyst for positive change in your community, an industry or the world. You are community-centered and see your work and path as a stepping stone for others.

• Growth minded: You want to grow as a person and a professional. You are open to learning more about and challenging yourself and the industry.

Fellowship Commitment

1. You must be able to commit 2–5 hours per month to attend video calls, project development, etc. from September 2020 to July 2021.

2. You can miss no more than 3 calls without prior notice.

3. You're expected to check in regularly with your near-peer mentor.

4. You're expected to be an active participant in the Justice Reform & Racial Equity Social Projects.

5. Attend the summer in-person convening, the Leadership_&Design Summit, in Seattle, WA or Bay Area (flights + hotel covered)*

6. You're expected to uphold &Design's Code of Conduct.

*Note: We are moving ahead with planning the launch of Access_&Design’s cohort with virtual engagements leading up to an in-person convening currently planned for June 2021. Please know that we are monitoring the COVID-19 situation regularly to make sure we and our partners prioritize safety and well-being for all. We will adapt and communicate with Access_&Design Fellows as necessary.


Eligibility Requirements

1. You must be over 18 years old, fluent in English, and currently reside in the United States—you do not have to be a U.S. citizen.

2. You must be a member of the Black, Latinx, and/or Indigenous community.

   • Indigenous communities can be defined as: Native American, Indigenous, First Nation, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.

3. At least one (1) of the following must apply to you:

   • Be currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior at 4-year accredited college/university within the U.S.

   • Have completed a Certification Program (i.e. General Assembly), graduated from a 2-year Institution (i.e. Community College) with a major in a creative field of study between May 2017 and July 2020

   • Have completed a 4-year College/University with a major in a creative field of study between May 2017 and July 2020.*

4. For non-degree or self-taught applicants: you must between the ages of 18–26 years old, with no more than 5 years of experience.

*Note: Graduate students and individuals with Graduate+ level degrees are not eligible.