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Application deadline for the 2026-2027 cohort: July 1, 2026

In the Social Justice Fellowship, you will:

• Meet with and learn from Civil Rights leaders and current movement leaders 
• Meet regularly with your cohort to learn about historical and contemporary social justice movements
• Build lifelong friendship
• Practice conflict resolution skills
• Visit important civil rights historical sites and receive training in important leadership skills, including public speaking, leading facilitations, and writing
  

We look for students who are interested in learning about the historic and current civil rights movement, want to explore their own identity and personal journey, and are eager to create change and promote social justice.

We are excited to embark on the next full-year program to begin in November 2026.

Commitment

The strength of OUDC’s program relies on the commitment of our students. Participants must be: open to different opinions and ideas; enthusiastic about contributing honestly and respectfully; and able to attend all of the programming components planned for the year.

Selection Process

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Selected finalists will take part in an interview in August.

If you have any questions, please email Xochi Cartland, Assistant Director: xcartland@oudc.org