High School Fellowship Program

 

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The Yale Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) invites high school students to join our 9-week Fellowship Program, a dynamic leadership development experience led by Yale undergraduates. Fellows will explore women’s leadership across fields through interactive workshops, mentorship, and conversations with guest speakers ranging from academics and activists to professionals in STEM, business, law, and public service.

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Throughout the program, fellows will build essential skills—like résumé writing, public speaking, and project design—while developing a community-focused initiative that reflects their personal growth and leadership vision. Select projects will even be showcased at the annual WLI Conference.

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Sessions are held weekly on Saturdays from 11AM–12PM, with an average commitment of one additional hour per week for assignments. The Fellowship is offered at no cost beyond the application fee, making it accessible to motivated students who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. Application fee is $10 through PayPal for international students and Zelle for US students.

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Apply below by November 9th, 2025 at 11:59PM EST! Please email maria.cuevasmateo@yale.edu or samantha.fan@yale.edu if you have any questions!