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Dinah F. B. Cohen Fellowship

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Funding Amount

$1,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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

    • Contact: Apply through application portal on pyd.org

    How to Apply

    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

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    What Partners for Youth with actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    2
    Total given
    $107K
    Median grant
    $53K
    Range
    $39K–$67K
    • By dollars: Pennsylvania 63%, New Jersey 37%. Top recipient cities: Moon Township, PA; East Windsor, NJ.

    Example grants

    • Bender Leadership Academy · Moon Township, PA

      Provide mentoring program for youth with disabilities

      $67K

    • The Family Resource Network · East Windsor, NJ

      Provide mentoring program for youth with disabilities

      $39K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    disabledmentoringprofessional-development

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