Embark on a transformative journey in educational leadership with our 10-month Impact Fellowship. This Fellowship is designed for rising leaders with 3-5 years of professional experience who are interested in pursuing non-instructional careers in education, providing an opportunity to lead long-term, systems-level projects in school districts, charter schools, government education agencies, or nonprofit organizations. Join a vibrant community of diverse peers, forge lasting connections, and gain invaluable exposure to critical issues and policies that accelerate a lasting and impactful career in education.
THE FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE
- ADVANCE MEANINGFUL WORK: Make an immediate impact by applying your strategic management and/or data analytics skills to strategic initiatives in education with the support of EP and the partner organization.
- GROW YOUR LEADERSHIP: Through on-the-job learning, in-person convenings, site visits, and communities of practice, Fellows receive valuable leadership development and mentoring from experienced education professionals and EP Alums.
- BUILD COMMUNITY: Gain lasting personal and professional connections through a nationwide network of 4,600+ diverse peers.
About Education Pioneers
We believe in the transformative power of education to create a more just society. With a deep commitment to equity, community, and impact, our nationwide network of diverse leaders drives lasting change in public education.
Highly-skilled general managers are needed to manage complex systems-level change in education outside of the classroom. Education Pioneers fills this need for the sector by finding and developing strategic leaders to disrupt the status quo.
Transforming education is possible, but requires sustained effort and collaboration. We develop courageous, com... continue reading

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Education Pioneers Impact Fellowship
Aim and Benefits of Education Pioneers Impact Fellowship
- Impact Fellows receive a $58,000 stipend over 10 months.
- Fellows lead long-term initiatives that fall primarily within four priority areas:
- Project management,
- Data and analysis,
- Operations, and strategy.
- Fellows will live and work in one of our primary geographic regions:
- Washington, DC
- Chicago, IL
- San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- Texas
- Dallas/Ft. Worth
- Houston
- Austin
- San Antonio/Central TX
- New York City, NY
Education Pioneers Impact Fellowship Courses
Requirements for Education Pioneers Impact Fellowship Qualification
- Impact Fellowship applicants must be new to this Fellowship and available to complete the full program in person in one of our target cities.
- They should hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least two years of full-time professional work experience.
- It is essential that applicants have authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis, with international students eligible if they do not require visa assistance.
- Above all, candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to EP’s mission along with a passion for public education.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Education Pioneers Impact Fellowship
APPLICATION TIMELINE:
- March 5, 2024: Impact Fellowship application opens.
- Spring 2024 : Final Round Deadline: 5/28
- Summer 2024: Interviews completed. Onboarding begins.
- Fall 2024: Placements and programming begin.
Application Deadline
May 28, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Education Pioneers on educationpioneers.org to apply
To prepare a strong application, candidates should focus on highlighting their demonstrated professional experience, leadership skills, commitment to education, and the unique perspective that they bring. One crucial aspect of the application is the resume, which should effectively showcase work achievements and skills to your potential partner organization. We encourage you to review our candidate resources, including resume examples (instructional experience / non-instructional experience) and our “Guide to a Great Resume” to help you prepare your application.
For more details visit : Education Pioneers website.