Bridge Year Programs
FleishmanHillard, a global leader in communications and marketing, is one of the industry's most recognized integrated communications agencies, bringing together deep strategic thinking and a seamless network to deliver real-world results. As part of a commitment to cultivating a diverse workforce, FleishmanHillard offers 6- to 12-month fellowships to emerging communications professionals from ethnically diverse backgrounds. The fellowships include a paid position in one of 20 U.S. offices, professional development training, and a mentor program. Fellowship components include: writing, editing, and proofreading materials in AP style; pitching story ideas; contributing to the new business process; monitoring, researching, compiling, and analyzing client media coverage; and contributing to agency diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Eligibility:
- 3.2 GPA
- College senior, although recent graduates are preferred
- Three previous internships or equivalent experiences
- A strong career interest in communications or creative services
- Ability to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
Award Components:
- Stipend
Deadline:
- February
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The Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) offers talented college graduates the opportunity to renew and transform Catholic school classrooms through their Teaching Fellows program. ACE teachers form a select cohort of the nation's top emerging Catholic school teachers and leaders, and through ACE's innovative instructional model, they develop the skills and knowledge necessary to serve some of the most under-resourced schools in the United States.
The ACE M.Ed. intensively prepares teachers by integrating graduate level coursework with an immersion teaching experience. Throughout their two years teaching in under-resourced Catholic schools, ACE teachers earn a cost-free Master of Education degree from the University of Notre Dame. Upon graduation, they are eligible for state licensure as a teacher.
Eligibility:
- A Bachelor's degree
Award Components:
- Program culminates in a Master of Education from the University of Notre Dame
- Teaching licensure in Indiana
- $12,000 yearly stipend and affordable housing arrangements
- Eligibility for student loan deferral
Deadline:
- January
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The William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India, a program of the America Indian Foundation, is an immersive, 10-month volunteer service program matching young professionals with development organizations. Fellows work on scalable and sustainable development projects in the fields of education, livelihoods, technology and innovation, and public health. Through collaboration and capacity-building, Fellows, mentors, and civil society leaders form dynamic partnerships to capacity-build, exchange knowledge and skills, and share a mutual passion for advancing social and economic development. Fellows serve on an annual basis from September to July with development organizations across India.
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Between the ages of 21-34 on September 1 of the year the program begins
- Have completed an undergraduate degree
Award Component:
- Roundtrip travel to India
- Insurance coverage
- Monthly living stipend
Deadline:
- January
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AmeriCorps programs provide opportunities for Americans to make an intensive commitment to service. The AmeriCorps network of local, state, and national service programs engages more than 80,000 Americans in projects around the nation each year. The Corporation for National & Community Service administers the AmeriCorps program, which focuses its efforts in six key areas: disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and veterans and military families. AmeriCorps serves these constituencies through three programs: (1) AmeriCorps State and National, the broadest network of AmeriCorps programs, which recruits, trains, and places AmeriCorps members to meet critical community needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment; (2) AmeriCorps (Volunteers in Service to America), which provides full-time members to nonprofit, faith-based, and other community organizations, and public agencies to create and expand programs that bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty; and (3) AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps), a full-time, team-based, residential program for men and women ages 18–24. Members live on one of five campuses, located in Denver, CO; Sacramento, CA; Perry Point, MD; Vicksburg, MS; and Vinton, IA.
Eligibility:
- Each program in the AmeriCorps Network has specific requirements, based on the service you will perform
Award Amount:
- Varies by program
Deadline:
- Ongoing
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The Arkansas Teacher Corps (ATC) recruits, trains, and supports exceptional, social justice-oriented individuals to serve as teachers for Arkansas students who need them the most. ATC is an alternative teacher licensure program that provides an accelerated path to teaching for the highest-performing and social justice-oriented individuals in order to have a lasting impact on students and communities in Arkansas.
Eligibility:
- 2.75 GPA
- Completion of bachelor's degree by June of the application year
- Able to legally work in Arkansas
Award Components:
- Full-time paid position with benefits in a high-need district
- $15,00 fellowship stipend
- Standard five-year teaching license upon completion of the program
Deadline:
- October (expedited), January (early), or March (regular)
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Fulbright Austria (the Austrian-American Educational Commission) manages the U.S. English Language Teaching Assistantship Program, which is funded by the Austrian Ministry for U.S. Education. This program is an opportunity for approximately 150 U.S. teaching assistants to gain classroom experience while serving as linguistic and cultural ambassadors of the United States in secondary schools throughout Austria.
Eligibility:
- No older than 29 years
- A Bachelor's degree
- US Citizen
- Working knowledge of German
Award Component:
- Approximately $1,500 monthly stipend
Deadline:
- Mid-January
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The Jewish Service Corps is a one-year program uniting work for social change, Jewish learning, and community building. Each year, AVODAH recruits people in their 20s from across the United States and Canada to spend a year working on urban poverty issues as full-time employees in local non-profit organizations. During their year of service, participants live and study together, forming a community of people making a connection between social activism and Jewish life. Placement cities include Chicago, New York, New Orleans, and Washington, DC.
Eligibility:
- 2.5 GPA
- Age 21-26
- Citizen or permanent resident of the US
Award Components:
- Monthly stipend
- Housing provided
- Transportation costs provided
Deadline:
- January
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The Boston Teacher Residency (BTR) is an innovative program in urban education that combines graduate coursework toward a master's degree in Education with a full year of co-teaching under the guidance of an experienced Mentor Teacher before placement as a full-time teacher in the Boston Public Schools (BPS). BTR is a four-year commitment, with graduates receiving formal support and professional development for their first three years of teaching in the BPS. Modeled after medical residencies, teacher residencies immerse candidates in the immensely complex field of teaching, learning with and from experienced mentors.
Eligibility:
- A Bachelor's degree
- Must be a US citizen
- Agree to federal and state background checks
- Must take and submit score report for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) that corresponds to their appropriate content area of interest.
Award Components:
- Master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts, Boston
- $12,360 stipend for living expenses
- Access to additional financial aid
- Health benefits
- AmeriCorps Segal Education Award
Deadline:
- Mid-late February
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Breakthrough Collaborative strives to increase academic opportunity for highly motivated, underserved students and get them into college ready to succeed, and to inspire and develop the next generation of teachers and education leaders. The program has 24 affiliate sites across the country and one in Hong Kong that collectively serve over 5,000 middle school students and over 1,000 teaching fellows each summer. The Breakthrough teaching fellow experience is designed for undergraduates of all majors and for those who intend to pursue careers in education, as well as those who haven’t yet considered it.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate students
Award Components:
- Stipend
- Some sites provide housing, others do not
Deadline:
- Mid-late February
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The Capital Teaching Residency (CTR) is a nationally recognized, highly selective, three-year teacher training program in Washington, DC that provides a pathway for new teachers to develop into outstanding educators. Your first year in the CTR will be your residency year. During your residency year, you will have the opportunity to obtain your teaching certification while training in the classroom with a highly effective mentor teacher. Following your residency year, you will be committed to two additional years of teaching at KIPP DC or a partner public charter school in Washington, D.C.
Eligibility:
- A Bachelor's degree
- 3.0 GPA
- U.S. citizen
Award Components:
- Salary
- Training
- Teaching license
Deadline:
- Mid-late April
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For more than 54 years, Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN) has been the leading advocate for faith-based service. In the past year, CVN supported 18,587 volunteers serving with 180 programs. Collectively these volunteers impacted the lives of more than 2,821,000 individuals through a variety of services including education, social work, health care, sustainable farming initiatives, prison ministry, homeless services, and much more. Volunteers served in 45 states and 109 countries.
Eligibility:
- Varies by assignment
Award Component:
- Varies by assignment
Deadline:
- Ongoing
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The Christianson Grant is awarded to young Americans who have arranged their own service projects abroad. Proposed programs must be at least six months in length and emphasize a work component. The grant does not support independent research projects or academic study abroad programs.
Eligibility:
- US Citizen or permanent resident
- 18-28 years old
- Participating in a work, internship or volunteer program abroad
- Committed to a program duration of at least six months
- Willing to submit a written report upon program completion
Award Components:
- $2,500-$10,000 award
Deadline:
- March 15, July 15, October 15
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The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) offers paid teaching positions for university graduates looking to share their language and culture while immersing themselves in new communities around the world. Positions are available in 11 countries: Chile, China, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Morocco, Portugal, Senegal, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. Opportunities require a participant fee, of varying amounts.
Eligibility:
- Native English fluency
- US Citizen
- Exact eligibility requirements vary by country
Award Components:
- Varies by country
Deadline:
- Ongoing
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The National Teaching Fellowship is a unique, two-year professional and leadership development program. The Fellowship is a paid service program that offers a diverse range of experiences to people of varied backgrounds who have high potential as educators and leaders in the non-profit sector. Teaching Fellows (TFs) are essential to the success of the Citizen Schools' program. These engaging, dedicated, and caring adults work closely with urban middle-school students and their families to help transform lives. Each TF leads a group of approximately 18-23 students, supporting their academic achievement through structured academic support and by facilitating hands-on, learning activities led by community volunteers. The Citizen Schools' program offers TFs the opportunity to engage students in a diverse range of educational experiences and provides leadership development support — with the ultimate goal of preparing students for high school success and enhanced college and career access.
Eligibility:
- Must have completed 60 credit hours
- 2.5 GPA
- A Bachelor's degree preferred
Award Components:
- $23,550 stipend per year
Deadline:
- Ongoing
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Through its fellowships, Echoing Green identifies emerging leaders and invests in their success to accelerate their impact with more than $4.6 million in unrestricted seed-stage funding. Former Fellows have launched programs such as Teach for America, City Year, One Acre Fund, SKS Microfinance, Public Allies, and more. Social entrepreneurship Fellows work on six continents addressing a broad range of issues, including economic development, education, environmental sustainability, health, justice and human rights, hunger and poverty alleviation, and racial and gender equity.
Eligibility:
- 3.0 GPA
- English fluency
Award Components:
- $80,000 stipend over two years
Deadline:
- October
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The English Program in Korea (EPIK) is a program sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education. The EPIK program was established in 1995 with the mandate to improve the English-speaking abilities of students and teachers in Korea and to develop cultural exchanges. Through the EPIK program, over 1,000 teachers are placed in ESL teaching jobs every year.
Eligibility:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- U.S. citizen
- Fluent in English
- Meet the requirements for an E-2 or F-4 visa
Award Components:
- Salary
- 5 weeks' vacation time
- Entrance and exit allowance for flight
- Free furnished apartment
Deadline:
- Ongoing
Useful Links:
www.teachaway.com/teach-english-korea/epik-english-program-korea-public-school-jobs-korea
The Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) offers the opportunity to work in France for 7 months, teaching English to French students of all ages. Each year, over 1,100 American citizens and permanent residents teach in public schools across all regions of metropolitan France and in the overseas departments of France such as French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Réunion. TAPIF is a joint initiative of the French Ministry of Education, the Centre international d’études pédagogiques (CIEP), and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. The program's goal is to strengthen English-language instruction in French schools by establishing a native speaker presence, while also providing American Francophiles with excellent teaching experience and first-hand knowledge of French language and culture.
Eligibility:
- Between 20-35 years old on the start date of the program
- Must have completed at least 3 years of higher education
- Native speaker of English
- Proficiency in French (minimum B1 level)
Award Components:
- Stipend
- Health insurance
Deadline:
- January
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Global Health Corps recruits and selects highly qualified applicants with diverse skill sets to work with high-impact organizations in year-long paid positions. During their fellowship year, fellows make a significant and measurable contribution to the placement organization and the target population. Fellows work in teams of two at each placement organization — one national fellow and one international fellow. Our fellows and alumni represent 40+ nationalities and have diverse backgrounds, experiences, skillsets, and passions.
Eligibility:
- Varies by assignment
Award Component:
- Living stipend
- Completion award
- Health insurance
Deadline:
- January
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The Inspired Teacher Certification Program is a state-accredited, 24-month teacher preparation program that prepares, supports, and certifies highly qualified individuals to become teachers in the District of Columbia. Inspired Teaching Fellows begin their teacher career with a residency year, working under the guidance of a lead teacher, gaining knowledge and experience to enable a smooth transition into their teaching career. In the second year, Fellows, as teachers of record, continue with coursework and mentoring. Fellows earn a Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education. Fellows are responsible for the cost of tuition.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3.0 GPA
- Must pass Praxis Core and Praxis II
Award Components:
- Stipend year one, salary year two
Deadline:
- November
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Each year the JET Program recruits more than one thousand new JET participants to go to Japan and work as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) who provide language instruction in elementary, junior and senior high schools. Appointments are for one year. Japanese language proficiency is not required.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree
Award Components:
- Salary
Deadline:
- Early November
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The program offers promising leaders and entrepreneurs the opportunity to work on significant assignments within non-profit organizations while learning and applying Market-Based Management®. During the year-long program, Associates are based in Washington, D.C., at non-profit organizations working in full-time positions and learn about Market-Based Management curriculum.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3.0 GPA
Award Components:
- Stipend
Deadline:
- November
Useful Links:
www.charleskochinstitute.org/educational-programs/professional-programs/koch-associate-program/
Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) is a faith-based, full-time service and leadership program operating in 13 cities across the United States. LVC places Volunteers in full-time positions at social justice organizations for one year. LVC is for people who want to explore their spirituality while working for social justice, living in intentional community with other volunteers, and practicing sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
Eligibility:
- At least 21 years old
Award Components:
- Monthly stipend
- Housing
Deadline:
- January 15 and April 1
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Match Corps is a one-year urban education fellowship. Recent college graduates from top universities across the country commit a year to closing the achievement gap in Boston, one student at a time. Match Corps Members tutor small groups of students in grades 1-12 and partner closely with families. Tutors are integral members of high-performing school teams in some of the best schools in America and discover what it takes to change the lives of kids.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree
Award Components:
- $15,000 living allowance
Deadline:
- November
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Modeled after the Peace Corps, the Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC) is a two-year program that trains non-education majors to teach in high-poverty public schools in Mississippi. In addition to teaching, participants earn a Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Mississippi. During the school year, all the MTC participants teach in critical-needs school districts in Mississippi and attend graduate classes at the University of Mississippi. The MTC also offers the Mississippi Teacher Fellowship, designed as an innovative partnership to address Mississippi's teacher shortage. The purpose of the program is to attract qualified teachers to the critical teacher shortage areas of Mississippi. Scholarships will be made available to persons seeking a Master of Education or Educational Specialist degree at a Mississippi institution of higher learning in exchange for a three-year teaching commitment in these geographical shortage areas.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree, with 12-18 hours of coursework in math, science, English or social studies
- 3.0 GPA
Award Components:
- Full scholarship for a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Mississippi (covers all tuition, books, and fees)
- Job placement in a Mississippi public school with full salary and benefits from the school district
- $1,000 summer stipend to help cover moving & incidental expenses
Deadline:
- March 1
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The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $10,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before continuing on to graduate school or a career.
Eligibility:
- Graduating senior
- Bachelor's degree by start of program
- 3.0 GPA
Award Components:
- $10,000 stipend
Deadline:
- Mid-January
Useful Links:
www.nationalgridus.com/Our-Company/Commnity-Presence/The-Samuel-Huntington-Public-Service-Award
The North American Language and Culture Assistants Program is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain to provide North American students who are native speakers of English or French with the opportunity to assist teachers in the English or French programs in elementary, secondary or language schools in Spain (12 to 16 class periods a week). The program is addressed to US and Canadian university students--majoring in any subject--and graduates, with some proficiency in Spanish. Students will spend a full academic year in Spain, typically from the beginning of October through the end of May. Preferred placement in different Spanish regions can be requested.
Eligibility:
- Graduating senior
- Bachelor's degree by start of program
- 3.0 GPA
Award Components:
- $10,000 stipend
- Medical coverage
Deadline:
- Mid-January
Useful Links:
www.mecd.gob.es/eeuu/convocatorias-programas/convocatorias-eeuu/auxiliares-conversacion-eeuu.html
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level toward sustainable change that lives on long after their service—at the same time becoming global citizens and serving their country. When they return home, Volunteers bring their knowledge and experiences—and a global outlook—that enriches the lives of those around them.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree
Award Components:
- Living stipend
- Housing stipend
- Travel costs
Deadline:
- Varies
Useful Links:
Public Allies Fellowship Program at Eagle Rock provides 13 individuals with an advanced year-long service and leadership development program focused on education and youth development at the nationally recognized Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center located in Estes Park, Colorado. Eagle Rock is a tuition-free residential high school that serves diverse young people (ages 15-21) from across the country who have not succeeded in conventional schools. Fellows will work and live together in community with other Public Allies Fellowship Program participants, students and staff at the school's state of the art facilities in the Rocky Mountains northwest of Denver.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree
Award Components:
- $18,000 living stipend, paid bi-monthly
- AmeriCorps healthcare plan, fully paid
- Shared room in a communal house
- Meals while students are on campus
Deadline:
- March 1
Useful Links:
sites.google.com/a/eaglerockschool.org/eagle-rock-public-allies-fellows/
Teach and Learn with Georgia (TLG), a progressive education movement initiated by the Georgian government, recruits native English, French, and German speakers to co-teach English, French, and German alongside local teachers in public schools throughout the country of Georgia. TLG aims to improve Georgia's nationwide foreign language proficiency in an effort towards further globalization. Commitment is for one academic year.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree
Award Component:
- Monthly salary
- Round-trip ticket to and from Georgia
- Living accommodations
Deadline:
- Ongoing
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Teach Thailand Corps (TTC), established by the American-Thai Foundation in collaboration with the Yonok Foundation, focuses on strengthening primary and secondary school education in Thailand, particularly in high-need areas. TTC recruits and places American graduates in schools in less-developed provinces to teach English and other subjects.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree
Award Components:
- Accomodation
- Transportation to the school
- Monthly stipend
Deadline:
- December and March
Useful Links:
The New Teacher Project (TNTP) is a national nonprofit committed to ending the injustice of educational inequality. TNTP Teaching Fellows is a rigorous alternative certification program that recruits and trains talented career changers and recent college graduates to be outstanding teachers in high-need schools across the country. Fellows choose where they want to teach. There are programs in Baltimore, Indianapolis, Nevada, Los Angeles, and New Orleans. After an intensive summer training program to learn the fundamentals of great teaching, Fellows enter the classroom, teaching full-time, earning a full teacher's salary.
Eligibility:
- Each program has unique eligibility requirements
Award Components:
- Full teacher salary while teaching
Deadline:
- Mid-January
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The United National Volunteers (UNV) program is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Every year, about 7,500 qualified and experienced women and men of around 160 nationalities serve as UN Volunteers in some 130 countries. They are professionals who play key roles contributing to peace and making an impact on development results. UNV also recruits individuals to participate in the UNV Online Volunteering Service, which connects volunteers with organizations working for sustainable human development. Through this program, volunteers contribute their skills online to help organizations address development challenges.
Eligibility:
- Must be at least 25 years old
- Bachelor's degree
- At least two years of relevant work experience
Award Components:
- Varies by assignment
Deadline:
- Ongoing
Useful Links:
The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship program offers intensive master's-level teacher preparation, including a year of classroom experience, for exceptionally qualified candidates. Applicants should have a commitment to teaching in the urban and rural schools that most often lack strong STEM teachers. The Fellowships are available in Georgia and New Jersey (with more states in the works). Fellows attend a partner institution in one of these states and commit to teach for three years in the same state, but they need not be from that state.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3.0 GPA
- Have majored in and/or have 30 or more college credits in a STEM field
Award Components:
- Admission to a master's degree program at a partner university
- $30,000 stipend
Deadline:
- October
Useful Links:
woodrow.org/fellowships/ww-teaching-fellowships/info/ww-teaching-fellowships-application/
The Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP) Fellows Program engages young people in direct service to hungry and homeless people in New York City and Washington, DC, while encouraging their development as the future leaders of non-profit organizations. This is a one-year, full-time commitment. Fellows are involved with every aspect of the organization, including leading students on service-learning programs and all administrative and programming tasks associated with this.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree
Award Components:
- $21,000
- A negotiated amount for commute
- Optional participation in YSOP's medical insurance plan
- 10 days of vacation and 10 days of medical or personal leave
Deadline:
- November