How to Apply

Applications for that year’s cohort will be open January 1^st and close on January 3^st of that year. You can visit the site to apply here. In your application, you will be asked to include:

• General contact information
• Areas of policy interest
• Relevant education/​experience
• Two short essays (300 word max)
• Personal statement (400 word max)
• Two References

Find out more in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.

• Formerly incarcerated and/​or justice-involved adult (18+) with an interest in leveraging lived experience to effect change.
• Resident of California
• Demonstrated commitment to advocating for criminal and juvenile justice reform.
• Interest in career advancement, education, and skill development related to social justice and anti-racism.
• Currently engaged with a community or advocacy organization in some way (e.g. internship, volunteer work, employment).
• Strong community ties and a passion for contributing to its safety and wellness.

• Ability to perform essential requirements of the fellowship, including engaging actively in self-reflection and providing thoughtful feedback.
• Willingness to actively participate and display respect and professionalism with fellows from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Commitment to attending all three 2‑day fellowship sessions, and prioritizing participation in supplementary engagement opportunities.

• NGF welcomes applicants with varying abilities. We will work diligently to support fellows with any specific physical, mental, social-emotional needs to ensure accessible participation.

People of color, women, bilingual/​multilingual speakers, and leaders who identify as LGBTQ and/​or gender-nonbinary are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered based on previous experience, demonstrated commitment to social justice, and potential to benefit from this fellowship.

Contact: nextgenfellowshipcal@​gmail.​com or (415) 621‑5661 x. 103 with questions.