2027 Teen Advocacy Fellows Application Form

2027 Teen Advocacy Fellows Program Application Form
Thank you for your interest in NAAF’s Teen Advocacy Fellows Program!

To earn consideration as a 2027 Fellow, please complete this application and the consent form linked below.

Upon receipt of a completed application and consent form, you will be considered for selection. We regret that we may not be able to accept all applicants for this competitive program. Fellows will be notified of their acceptance in November.

Completed applications and consent forms are due October 31, 2026.

If you have questions, please contact Julie Wallace at julie@naaf.org.
Fellow Contact Information
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Fellow Name

First NameLast Name
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Fellow Email
example@example.com, Type N/A if you don't have an email address.
Fellow Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian Contact Information
Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian Email
example@example.com, Type N/A if you don't have an email address.
Parent Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
NAAF will communicate with Fellows and parents/guardians through email. Please let us know if we may use these other channels to communicate with you and your child.
TAF program coordinators may contact parent/guardian by:
TAF program coordinators may contact your child by:
Do you and/or your family have any relationship with or connection to a federal legislator? Please note that Fellows will be asked to advocate primarily with legislators representing the Fellow’s home address.
With whom do you have a relationship? Please describe the nature of the relationship.
Applicant Essay Questions

These questions are the most important part of the application. They will give us a sense of who you are. Genuine, honest, and personal answers matter. Please take your time and be yourself.
Why are you interested in becoming a Fellow?
What do you want to learn through your Fellowship experience?
Advocating for change, especially at the federal level, takes persistence and the ability to push through obstacles. Describe a time you faced a challenge, outside of your alopecia areata experience, and discuss how you overcame it.
How did you learn about the NAAF Teen Advocacy Fellows program? Select all that apply.
Please provide information about how you learned about the TAF program.
Consent Form
Please review the consent form with your parent/guardian.
I, the Teen Advocacy Fellow program applicant, have reviewed and agreed to the consent form above.
I, the parent/guardian of the Teen Advocacy Fellow program applicant, have reviewed and agreed to the consent form above.
Please note that your application will only be considered if both you and your parent/guardian review and agree to the consent form above.
Fellows Pledge

The Fellows Program requires a serious commitment and, as a participant, you’ll be representing both NAAF and the community. Before proceeding, please review and pledge to fulfill the commitments below. Failure to uphold them may result in dismissal.
As a Fellow, I pledge to:
- Serve from December 2026 through December 2027
- Work hard in an effort to conduct all assigned legislator meetings (up to 3 total)
- Attend a minimum of 7 of 10 monthly virtual TAF program meetings
- Treat everyone with respect and courtesy
Acknowledgement of Fellows' Pledge
Please note that your application will only be considered if you acknowledge the Fellows' pledge.
Fellow Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature
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2027 Teen Advocacy Fellows Program Application Form

Fellow Contact Information

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Applicant Essay Questions

Consent Form

Fellows Pledge