Dinah F. B. Cohen Fellowship

Program Type: National leadership program for college students and recent graduates with disabilities

Duration: 12 weeks

Award: $1,500 stipend upon successful completion

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Focus Areas:

• Disability inclusion advancement
• Professional development
• Leadership skill-building
• Career readiness for people with disabilities

Eligibility:

• College students with disabilities
• Recent graduates with disabilities
• Individuals motivated to grow professionally and build leadership experience
• Must be eligible to work and be paid in the United States

Program Components:

• Collaboration on meaningful projects that advance disability inclusion
• Tools and support to thrive in careers
• Fellowship projects focus on areas such as disability and mental health, disability inclusion resources, adaptive fashion, study abroad accessibility, college accommodations, accessibility, employment inclusion, disability disclosure, and higher education accessibility

Application Process

Applications accepted for multiple cohorts throughout the year (Spring and Fall cohorts documented).

Requirements:

• College student or recent graduate status with a disability
• Demonstrated motivation for professional growth and leadership
• Eligibility to work and be paid in the United States

Application Materials: Specific application materials not detailed in provided content.

Submission: Online application portal