Fellowship

Design + Diversity developed this Fellowship program to support emerging underinvested Black, Latins, and Indigenous creatives. It is a fellowship for individuals who have the uniqueness, nerve, and talent to dare to make changes in their community.

Requirements

If selected, all participants must be 18 years of age or older, fluent in English, and reside in the United States. You must also be a member of the black, Latinx, and/or Indigenous community.

1. You must be over 18 years of age, fluent in English, and currently reside in the United States—you do not have to be a U.S. citizen.
2. You must be a member of the Black, Latinx, and/or Indigenous community.
3. Must be a member of one of the following groups:
   
   • Junior or Senior at an accredited institution
   • Student at a community college
   • Currently in or recent grad of a certification program
   • Recent grad with in the past four (4) years
   • Self-taught or non-degree must have at least four (4) years of experience, including freelance work

Commitment

The fellowship is a year-long engagement. During that time, you are expected to attend and participate in our endeavors and activities. 

• Attend monthly phone call
• Attend monthly mentorship session
• Attend the Design + Diversity Conference (All expenses paid)
• Participate in the team project 
• All participants are expected to uphold Design + Diversity's Code of Conduct

You can upload anything that you think will help paint a better picture of who you are. Here are some examples:

• Résumé
• A letter of recommendation
• Portfolio examples
• Video of a piano recital
• Literary works (poetry, articles, essays you've wrote)

By signing here, I acknowledge that I will follow Design + Diversity's Code of Conduct and hereby consent to collecting and using my personal information pertaining to the Design + Diversity's Fellowship. I further acknowledge that the information I submitted is truthful. I understand that If I've tried to deceive the reviews in any way possible, I may be responsible for repayment for the entire experience of the Fellowship, which includes all trips, training, and time invested.