The Fellowship is a 12-week intensive program that aims to empower skilled individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to tackle poverty issues in New York City.
Unleash your potential to solve poverty issues in New York City.
Hands-on experience
Work on real-world poverty reduction projects.
Professional development
Gain opportunities in community development and social entrepreneurship
Access a network
Collaborate with other skilled individuals and organizations working on poverty reduction in New York City
“The Blue Ridge Lab Fellowship was an incredibly valuable experience for me. The program opened my eyes to the many different aspects of poverty reduction and allowed me to make a real impact in my community.”
Jake Smalls – Design Fellow
Cat Xu – Product Fellow
“One of the most helpful parts of the Fellowship is the Robin Hood network and getting plugged into other organizations that Robin Hood funds - from nonprofits to charter schools to public institutions across the city. This instantly jumpstarted our research and ecosystem understanding in our early days.”
Wenimo Okoya – Expert Fellow
"The BRL Fellowship changed the trajectory of my career. I went from an individual contributor to a founder in 14 weeks. I know that the core of making change in my community is responding to their needs and creating a solution that solves the problem as they describe it. With my community and the support of BRL, Healing Schools Project was transformed from a seedling of dream to a reality."
Thomas Officer – Design Fellow
"What is it like to spend 5 months with talented strangers, surrounded by whiteboards, bashing your head against a problem? That deserves its own blog post. For now, let me say that it was chaos. Beautiful, exciting, frustrating, and ultimately productive chaos."
Join the fight against poverty - Apply Now
Who we're looking for
Applications are open to skilled individuals with an interest in poverty reduction, regardless of industry background.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your resume, a statement of purpose, and an example of your relevant work or volunteer experience in poverty reduction.
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