Southern Education Leadership Initiative

SELI is an intensive, eight-week, paid summer fellowship for undergraduate and graduate students interested in advancing racial equity and improving education across the pre-kindergarten to college continuum.

Placed in nonprofits, school districts, or state education agencies in the South, SELI Fellows spend the summer developing as leaders, engaging with valuable stakeholders, and acquiring practical job skills through direct learning experiences.

Application opens December 1st

The fellowship is open to students ages 20 – 35.

Visit our website to learn more about eligibility requirements, the application process, and answers to frequently asked questions.

The information webinar will also be posted on https://southerneducation.org/seli