The America Needs You (ANY) Fellows Program supports first-generation college students by providing one-on-one mentorship and the opportunity to learn essential professional skills! If you want to secure an internship and receive guidance from a professional mentor, ANY is the right program for you.
As an ANY Fellow, you receive the following benefits:
1. A Mentor Coach to provide individualized advice and guidance
2. Support finding and securing two internships
3. Networking opportunities with successful industry professionals
4. 28 career development workshops to learn and practice essential professional skills
5. Up to $2,000 in professional development grants
6. A supportive community of like-minded peers
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the following four criteria to be eligible for the Fellows Program:
1. Neither of my parents/guardians have a bachelor’s degree (from a college in any country)
2. I am a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
3. I am a freshman student with 30 credits or less
4. I am available to attend regular Saturday workshops in Chicago (workshops occur bi-weekly in Year 1 starting in June 2019; monthly in Year 2)
Fellows Program Admissions Timeline
September 1, 2018 – Fellows Application Opens
January 15th, 2019 – Early Application Deadline
March 1, 2019 – Application and Recommendations Due
If you do qualify, you can review the
ANY website, read the flyer below to learn more about ANY from a current Tyra, a current ANY Fellow, and begin your
application.