FAO Schwarz Fellowship 2027–2029: Fully Funded Two-Year Social Impact Fellowship for Recent College Graduates in the United States

Overview

The FAO Schwarz Fellowship 2027–2029 is a two-year programme designed for recent college graduates who want to pursue careers in social impact and advance social equity. Associated with the FAO Schwarz Family Foundation, the programme places participants within six nonprofit organisations across New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. The fellowship combines direct service, leadership responsibilities, professional development, and mentoring to provide practical experience in addressing social challenges.

Who can apply

The programme is intended for recent college graduates who want practical experience in nonprofit organisations working in areas such as education, literacy, environmental conservation, community engagement, and social development. Applicants must review individual fellowship positions and their requirements before applying.

What you get

Fellows participate in a two-year placement at one of six host organisations, gaining experience through direct service, strategic projects, leadership challenges, mentoring, and professional development. The host organisations for this cohort are the Museum of the City of New York, Hudson River Park’s River Project, Boston Collegiate Charter School, Mass Audubon, Children’s Literacy Initiative, and The Franklin Institute.

Key dates

Applications close on February 1, 2027, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.