2026 Hazel M. Johnson Fellow Application

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Full Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Phonetic spellingNames are important. At Black Girl Environmentalist, we celebrate the individuality of our applicants and would like to make it a more common practice to learn and pronounce people’s names. If you would like to, please type the phonetic spelling of your name below.
First Name
Last Name
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Pronouns* This field is required.
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Email* This field is required.Please include the email you would like to receive BGE emails from, preferably one you check often.
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What will your student classification be in Fall 2026?* This field is required.This program is exclusively for rising juniors, seniors, and recent graduates (up to 2 years out).
Junior / 3rd year
Senior / 4th year
Recent graduate (undergraduate) / Up to 2 years out
Graduate student starting their first year of their program
Graduate student starting their second year of their program
Other
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What school(s) do you currently attend and/or have you recently graduated from?* This field is required.Please list the full name of the school, not the abbreviation.
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Type of School* This field is required.Please select all that apply
Community College
Private college / university
Public college / university
Trade school / technical school
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Do you attend a Minority Serving Institution?* This field is required.Please select all that apply
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI)
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
Other Minority Serving Institution
None of the above
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What is your major / concentration * This field is required.If you have multiple degrees, please specify
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If you are currently attending college, when will your last day of classes be? Please select the date when your classes will end.
Date
Year
Month
Day
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Location* This field is required.What city & state will you be living in this summer? Applicants must primarily reside in the US States & Territories over the summer to participate in BGE. International travel for vacation or short trips are allowed.
City
State
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Time zone* This field is required.Please tell us which time zone you will likely be located in during this internship.
If this could change please say more in the summer location notes.
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Relocation* This field is required.Please check this box if you anticipate being able to move states to be able to engage in an internship. Please note that BGE provides a set $5,000 living / wellness stipend, which can be used to support relocation costs if necessary. If relocation is possible, fellows can expect to receive support from the Fellow Manager on navigating this process.
YESNO
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Work Eligibility: Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America* This field is required.BGE is currently only available to individuals who can legally work in the United States.
YESNO
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Work Eligibility: Do you now or in the future require additional approval to continue working in the United States?While this does not impact your ability to apply to EDICT, please note that some employers may not be able to accommodate a student visa. Those that can are only able accommodate students who already have their F student visa. Please double check the internship postings for the employers' ability to support your work authorization status.
No, I do not need additional approval
Yes, and I currently have a student visa
Yes, and I do not currently have a student visa
Yes, other
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Indicate your preferred work environment.* This field is required.
In-person
Remote
Hybrid
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Please select the work area you would like to find a position in this summer* This field is required.
Policy, Advocacy, Research & Community
Finance, Business Operations & Project Management
Data, Engineering, Software & Tech
Sales, Marketing & Social Media
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Please list the top role you'd like to be considered for* This field is required.Select the internship position name. Please check our website for the full list of fellowship options. While we will do our best to match you with internships from your top three, there are more applications than placements. Due to this, you may also be considered for other roles if our team feels you are good fit based on your skills, interests and abilities.
Please Select
Please Select
Healthy Gulf
Collectrify
Black Heritage Tree Project
New England Environmental Justice Hub
Air Alliance Houston
Root to Flourish Collective
Solar Stewards
Fennigan's Farms Urban Farm and Design Collective
Rare
The Climate Trust
Acadia Center
Kinetic Communities Consultant
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Please list your second and third choice roles* This field is required.Select the internship position name & employer. Please check our website for the full list of fellowship options. While we will do our best to match you with internships from your top three, there are more applications than placements. Due to this, you may also be considered for other roles if our team feels you are good fit based on your skills, interests and abilities.
Please Select
Please Select
Healthy Gulf
Collectrify
Black Heritage Tree Project
New England Environmental Justice Hub
Air Alliance Houston
Root to Flourish Collective
Solar Stewards
Fennigan's Farms Urban Farm and Design Collective
Rare
The Climate Trust
Acadia Center
Kinetic Communities Consultant
Select Second Choice
Please Select
Please Select
Healthy Gulf
Collectrify
Black Heritage Tree Project
New England Environmental Justice Hub
Air Alliance Houston
Root to Flourish Collective
Solar Stewards
Fennigan's Farms Urban Farm and Design Collective
Rare
The Climate Trust
Acadia Center
Kinetic Communities Consultant
Select Third Choice
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BGE Statement (video submission) - Black Girl Environmentalist follows the Black Women’s Best Economic framework (Janelle Jones U.S. Department of Labor), which asserts the importance of Black women-led climate solutions. Please tell us what uplifting Black women/gender-expansive environmentalist means to you. What is your “why” in approaching climate work? What would this unique opportunity - in having access to a BGE cohort experience, mentorship, and financial support - do for your climate journey? Please answer this prompt through video submission (please limit to 2 minutes)* This field is required.Please submit your answer to this prompt via URL (shareable as a video, audio, or PDF file/ link through Google Drive that anyone can access, Youtube, Vimeo, etc.).
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A Just Climate Future (up to 500 words) Imagine a future where we have solved our current environmental crises. What does this world look like? Please delineate this in a way that captures the essence of your imagination and wishes for the world. How did your work bring about this future? What did it take to get there; who is there; what does this feel like?* This field is required.
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Fellowship Positions (up to 3) Which Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship position(s) are you most interested in and why does your experience and background align well with this work? Provide a short answer of no more than 300 words for each position you are interested in (up to three positions). (300 word limit per each position of interest, up to 3 positions)* This field is required.Which Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship position(s) are you most interested in and why does your experience and background align well with this work? Provide a short answer of no more than 300 words for each position you are interested in (up to three positions). (300 word limit per each position of interest, up to 3 positions). If selected for the next round, you will be expected to submit a cover letter and write about your interest in a position in more detail.
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Please submit your up-to-date resume/CV (No more than 2 pages)* This field is required.
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Social Media Links*if applicable
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LinkedIn
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Link to Portfolio or Sample Work
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The fellowship is a full-time commitment during the summer; if selected, do you understand that you will be expected to work 40 hours a week and should not be engaged in other forms of employment during the work week (part-time jobs, other internships, and other fellowships)? Engaging in other forms of employment during the work week may result in a conflict of interest and infringe on your regular work hours, making you ineligible for this program. Fellows can take summer classes, as long as they don't infringe on the work day.
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How did you hear about the Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship?* This field is required.
BGE Website
Social Media (LinkedIn, IG, Tik Tok)
Partner Information Session
Email outreach from a member of BGE
Colleague or friend
Other
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If you selected other, please specify where you learned about the Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship program.* This field is required.
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Do you have any additional comments or questions related to the Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship Program?* This field is required.
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