Education Pioneers (EP) 2025 Impact Fellowship

Omran Aburayya
7 days ago
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If you're a mission-driven professional with a passion for educational equity and systems-level change, the Education Pioneers (EP) 2025 Impact Fellowship is now accepting applications. This 10-month, full-time program places emerging leaders in strategic roles within K–12 education organizations across the U.S., offering a unique opportunity to drive meaningful impact while advancing your career in education leadership.

🎓EP Impact Fellowship Summary

Location: Boston, Chicago, Memphis, Newark, New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, and Texas (Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Central Texas), with limited remote or non-core placements.
Host Institutions: School districts, charter networks, government education agencies, and nonprofits.
Level: Early- to mid-career professionals with 2+ years of full-time experience.
Target Group: U.S.-based professionals committed to educational equity.
Fields of Focus: Project management, data analysis, operations, and strategy.
Award Value: $58,000 stipend over 10 months, plus benefits.
Duration: 10 months (September/October 2025 – Summer 2026).
Application Deadlines:
- Priority Round: April 15, 2025
- Final Round: May 27, 2025
- Extended Round: July 15, 2025
Start Date: Placements begin between September and October 2025.
Eligible to: U.S. citizens or those authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

📘 Fellowship Overview

The EP Impact Fellowship is designed to cultivate future leaders in education by placing them in high-impact roles that address systemic challenges in K–12 education. Fellows work on critical projects such as:

Good Reason Houston: Supporting partnership cultivation and engagement initiatives.
Chicago Public Schools: Implementing essential non-instructional initiatives.
DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE): Managing policy regulation updates.
KIPP NYC: Designing and streamlining data and information systems.

Through these placements, Fellows gain hands-on experience, develop leadership skills, and contribute to meaningful change in the education sector.

💼 Fellowship Benefits

Stipend: $58,000 over 10 months, plus benefits.
Professional Development: Access to leadership development programming, mentoring from experienced education professionals, and cohort-based learning.
Networking: Join a nationwide network of over 4,700 diverse peers committed to educational equity.
Career Advancement: Opportunities to transition into long-term roles within the education sector post-fellowship.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be new to the EP Impact Fellowship.
Hold a bachelor's degree.
Have at least two years of full-time, post-undergraduate professional work experience.
Demonstrate a commitment to EP’s mission and a passion for public education.
Be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis (international students eligible if they do not require visa assistance).
Be available to complete the full program in person in one of the target cities.

📝 Application Procedure

Online Application: Complete the application through the EP Applicant Center.
Resume: Upload a current professional resume highlighting relevant experience.
Personal Information: Provide details on employment and academic history, areas of professional expertise, and geographic preferences.
Selection Process:
- Application screening by EP staff.
- Interviews with EP alumni.
- Case study exercise.
- Matching and interviews with potential placement partners.

Note: The application should take approximately 1.5 – 2 hours to complete. Applicants can save progress and return to complete the application.

🔗 Additional Resources

Official Website: Education Pioneers Impact Fellowship
Application Portal: Apply Here
Contact: For questions, email the EP Recruitment Team at info@educationpioneers.org