About IYF
The Immigrant Youth Fellowship (IYF) Program is a 15-week paid fellowship for first-generation, low-income immigrant and undocumented individuals, to increase career and professional roles in social justice. This is the first Undocu-fellowship program in the Inland Empire launched in Fall 2023 to promote immigrant young adults' well-being and social outcomes.
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Immigrant Youth Fellowship:
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Sustaining youth leadership in organizing and decision-making spaces.
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Increasing youth involvement with agencies worldwide as they mobilize and advocate within their communities.
IYF 2025
IYF 2025 is set to be an in-person and hybrid experience. Retreats will be in-person and will follow COVID-19 regulations and safety. Placements will be determined based on host organization guidelines. Each placement is different, and each host organization will have their respective COVID-19 protocols.​ All organizations are based in the Inland Empire and will require transportation to and from San Bernardino or Riverside County,
IYF 2025 FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
Application opens: December 6, 2024
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PST)
Onboarding Retreat: February 18, 19 & 21 from 10am-4pm in Ontario & Riverside, CA.
Fellows must be available for the onboarding retreat.
Part-Time Commitment of 15 hrs per week for 15-weeks from: February 24, 2025 to June 07, 2025.
Opened to all immigrant youth
Must have an active ITIN or SSN by the time of IYF's acceptance notice
Reliable transportation is required
Stipend amount: $5,500 (will be given in monthly increments)