2020 Open Society Foundation Puerto Rico Youth Fellowship

Deadline: March 15, 2020.

Puerto Rico is witnessing a historic moment, as young people continue to call out their government’s abandonment of the country’s most vulnerable communities. Responding to the recent earthquakes, as well as the government’s inadequate efforts to support those without secure housing, young people continue to organize to defend the rights of their communities. With the motive to continue supporting social and political movements led by young people, Open Society Foundations is pleased to announce the second year of the Puerto Rico Youth Fellowship.

ELIGIBILITY

1. The Puerto Rico Youth Fellowships will support a second cohort of activists, aged 18–27.

2. Applicant who want to implement a project of their own design to advance human rights in Puerto Rico

BENEFITS

Recipients of the fellowship will receive $45,000, structured to cover project related costs as well as a living stipend.

APPLICATION

To apply, please attach a copy of your resume and your letter of intent, and e-mail prfellows@opensocietyfoundations.org on or before March 15, 2020 (11:59 p.m. EDT).

  • curriculum vitae, resume or biography: no more than two pages
  • letter of intent: written form, video, or voice note (four minutes maximum), answering the same questions listed in the prompt

OFFICIAL LINK

https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/puerto-rico-youth-fellowship?fbclid=IwAR02JCrudxg_mLWty-UflbtQ-3639Oafd9-g31xym9JakgkmaptziDEilK0

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