SYNC-UP 4 GOOD Fellowship

SJF will help curious students execute a social impact project in their community, and their fellow students will document the whole process!

Option 1: Community Fellow

SJF will help curious students execute a social impact project in their community!

Fellows will receive:

  • Grant Funding: up to $2,000

  • Paid Internship Experience

  • Mentorship & Leadership Development

  • Project Support & Miscellaneous Resources

Requirements:

  • 9-12th grade student in Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, or Cabarrus Counties

  • Sponsored by a staff member

  • Attend the kick-off event and biweekly check-in meetings

Timeline:

  • Applications due October 19, 2026

  • Acceptance & rejection letters sent out week of November 9, 2026

  • Virtual kick-off event week of January 11, 2027

  • Fellowship concludes on May 22, 2027

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SJF will provide students with a passion for photography, videography, or journalism an opportunity to capture content and publish articles on the community fellows!

Option 2: Media Fellow

Fellows will receive:

  • Materials & Technology

  • Paid Internship Experience

  • Mentorship & Leadership Development

Requirements:

  • 9-12th grade student in Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, or Cabarrus Counties

  • Attend the kick-off event

  • Execute the agreed-upon content-capturing and publicizing schedule

Timeline:

  • Applications due October 19, 2026

  • Acceptance & rejection letters sent out week of November 9, 2026

  • Virtual kick-off event week of January 11, 2027

  • Fellowship concludes on May 22, 2027

Any Questions??

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Ready to Apply?

Apply Now!