Voqal Partners Fellowship 2027: Apply for $30,000 to Build Bold Social Justice Ideas
The Voqal Partners Fellowship 2027 offers social justice changemakers in the United States a six-month program featuring a $30,000 award, a healthcare stipend, coaching, and peer support. It is specifically designed for early-stage and dream-stage ideas aimed at creating meaningful system change.
Overview
The Voqal Partners Fellowship 2027 is a six-month program tailored for social justice changemakers in the United States who possess bold, early-stage ideas aimed at driving systemic change. Unlike traditional philanthropic models that demand established organizations or fully developed business plans, this program welcomes individuals at the dream or idea stage who are ready to test, develop, and explore their visions. Each year, a small cohort of eight fellows is selected to participate.
Benefits
- A $30,000 fellowship award with flexible spending permissions, including coverage for living expenses, equipment, travel, research, and implementation.
- A $1,000 healthcare stipend to support personal wellbeing during the program.
- Fully funded travel to three in-person fellowship convenings scheduled in April, July, and September 2027.
- Childcare support for fellows with dependents under the age of 18.
- Ongoing coaching, mentorship, peer learning opportunities, and access to an active alumni community.
- Full ownership retention of any intellectual property developed throughout the fellowship.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be based in the United States and able to receive funds in the U.S. (note that Voqal Partners does not provide visa sponsorship).
- Projects and ideas must focus on communities within the United States.
- Particularly prioritizes community leaders, organizers, builders, and individuals with lived experience or membership in historically excluded communities.
- Applicants are permitted to maintain other employment during the fellowship, provided the fellowship project remains a priority.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the online application process before the designated deadline. The application requires basic details, a budget estimate, and specific explanations regarding the social problem being addressed, the proposed vision for change, and how the fellowship resources will assist in the project's development. Prospective participants are encouraged to review the official application guide and question list prior to submitting.
Deadline
Applications for the 2027 cohort close on October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.