Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Program 2024

The John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) program looks for highly motivated students who are interested in making a career out of organizing work. These students should be self-starters and not afraid to go against the grain. Students should be able to see themselves as human rights defenders and be impact-minded. Most importantly, we look for students who come from marginalized backgrounds and are most often targeted by systemic issues that do not afford them the opportunities and resources needed to become human rights advocates.

• Table of Content
• About Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
• John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Program
• Aim and Benefits of John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Program
• Requirements for John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

Led by human rights lawyer and activist Kerry Kennedy, our team of attorneys, issue experts, advocates, entrepreneurs, and writers is united by a commitment to realize Robert Kennedy’s dream of a more just and peaceful world.

John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Program

Aim and Benefits of John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Program

• $2,000 professional stipend (paid in two $1,000 installments over the fall and spring semesters)
• Agency to focus on elevating social issues that motivate and inspire YOU
• $1,000 in funding for events and activities related to the completion of your capstone project
• Access to content-rich resources from expert community organizers and activists
• Paid-for retreat in summer 2024, location TBD

Requirements for John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) Program Qualification

• An undergraduate student

• Enrolled in a 2 or 4 year accredited program

• Enrolled in a university located in the United States

• Graduating on or after May 2025

Prefeernce is given to:

• Students attending an HBCU, HSI, or HMSI

• Students located in the southern and midwestern part of the United States

• Students from marginalized communities

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights website.