Fuerza Juvenil is a student fellowship dedicated to providing English learner, migrant, undocumented, Black and brown high school students with the tools they need to thrive through and after graduation. Fuerza Juvenil fellows will gain knowledge, build confidence, and create pathways to success.

FUERZA JUVENIL is open to any student enrolled in 9th-12th grade (or recent grad from last two years) in a New Orleans public school, AND identify as ONE of the following:

  • ENGLISH LEARNER

  • MIGRANT STUDENT

  • UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT

  • BLACK OR BROWN

A NEW FELLOWSHIP FOR STUDENTS

The program unfolds over the course of four phases led by experts in their field to share & discuss with the fellows:

CULTURE AND IDENTITY

CAREER PATHWAYS

ADVOCACY

MENTORSHIP

AND TO TOP IT OFF…

EACH FELLOW RECEIVES A $1000 STIPEND

for their time, effort, and commitment to themselves, their peers, and the community. All fellows will be given a mentor by a community partner who will provide resources and internship opportunities.

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THE CURRENT COHORT, BUT CHECK BACK SOON FOR THE NEXT ONE!