MIT School Access and Quality Fellowship 2026–2027: One-Year Fellowship for Education Leaders Advancing Equitable School Access and AI-Driven Education Policy
Applications are now open for the MIT School Access and Quality Fellowship 2026–2027, a one-year professional development programme for education leaders focused on educational equity, school enrollment, and AI-driven policy.
Overview
The MIT School Access and Quality (SAQ) Fellowship 2026–2027 is a prestigious one-year professional development programme hosted by Blueprint Labs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It is designed to equip education leaders with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional network required to build more equitable, transparent, and efficient education systems.
Combining in-person and virtual programming, the fellowship brings together professionals from public school districts, state education agencies, charter management organizations, and nonprofit organizations to learn from top researchers, policy experts, and fellow practitioners. Participants also explore how emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be applied responsibly to improve educational equity and ensure fair access to high-quality schools.
Benefits
- One-year professional leadership development programme with no participation fee.
- Access to leading MIT researchers, enrollment specialists, and education policy experts.
- Peer learning with education leaders nationwide and membership in a lifelong alumni network.
- In-person experiences including a two-day kickoff event at MIT and a two-day city learning visit.
- Virtual engagement through monthly challenge sessions, a webinar series, expert office hours, and an online learning portal.
- Five travel scholarships available based on need and merit to cover up to $1,200 in travel and lodging expenses per event.
Eligibility
The fellowship is tailored for professionals serving in active education leadership roles. Typical participants represent:
- Public school districts
- State education agencies
- Charter management organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
How to Apply
Prospective applicants should review the fellowship objectives, ensure their professional role aligns with the program requirements, prepare any necessary application materials, and complete the official online application via the MIT platform.
Deadline
Applications close on 24 August 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.