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Overview
The Gloria’s Foundation Fellowship 2027 is a one-year fellowship program designed for individuals whose independent projects center on justice, organizing, and community change. Named after Gloria Steinem’s historic New York City apartment—a space that birthed movements from farm worker organizing to Ms. magazine—the fellowship provides tangible resources rather than traditional academic funding.
Two Fellows will be selected for the January–December 2027 cohort. The program emphasizes practical support: workspace, community connections, and financial assistance rather than tuition coverage or research grants.
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What the Fellowship Provides
The fellowship package includes several concrete benefits:
- $5,000 stipend paid to each Fellow
- Workspace access on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, available twice monthly (9am–6pm) with one week advance booking required
- On-site resources including a Mac Desktop computer and printer
- Library access during scheduled visits
- Lunch provided when working on-site
- Staff support and community-building opportunities with program affiliates
- Talking Circle programming—Fellows may organize two circles during their fellowship, inviting up to 5 guests per event with Foundation approval (scheduled two months in advance, excluding holidays)
Critical Location Requirement
This fellowship has a strict geographic constraint that affects international applicants significantly. Fellows must be located in the NYC Metropolitan area or secure housing there for the full fellowship period (January–December 2027). The Foundation explicitly states it cannot assist with housing.
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For African applicants from Zimbabwe and the SADC region, this represents a substantial barrier. Unlike fully-funded programs that provide accommodation or living allowances sufficient for relocation, this fellowship requires self-arranged housing in one of the world’s most expensive rental markets. The $5,000 stipend would not cover NYC housing costs for a year.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Able to work legally in the United States
- Located in or able to relocate to the NYC Metropolitan area for the full fellowship period
- Identify as activists, artists, change-makers, or creative thinkers
- Have work or an independent project centered on justice
- Be prepared to provide one professional reference upon request
There are no formal educational requirements—this fellowship values lived experience and organizing work over academic credentials.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s online portal by November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. The application requires:
- Complete online application form
- Description of your justice-centered work or independent project
- One professional reference (to be provided upon request, not necessarily with initial application)
Selection emphasizes alignment with the Foundation’s organizing heritage and the feasibility of the proposed project within the fellowship structure.
Post-Fellowship Expectations
The Foundation emphasizes community building over transactional funding. Selected Fellows are expected to contribute to the program’s growth through feedback and participation in interviews with Foundation staff. This reflects the organization’s roots in collective organizing rather than individual advancement.
Strategic Considerations for African Applicants
While this fellowship is technically open to all who meet eligibility criteria, practical barriers make it challenging for Zimbabwean and SADC region applicants:
- Visa requirements: The requirement to “work in the U.S.” suggests appropriate visa status is necessary; the Foundation does not sponsor visas
- Housing costs: Manhattan and surrounding areas require substantial independent funding for accommodation
- No travel support: Unlike fully-funded fellowships, there is no mention of relocation or travel assistance
Applicants with existing U.S. work authorization, family in the NYC area, or alternative funding for housing may find this fellowship viable. Others should carefully assess total costs against the $5,000 stipend.
About Gloria’s Foundation
The Foundation preserves and activates Gloria Steinem’s apartment as a continuing site of organizing. Since 1967, the space has hosted founding meetings for major social movements. The fellowship extends this legacy by providing infrastructure for contemporary justice work rather than simply honoring past achievements.
Official scholarship page: https://www.gloriasfoundation.org/fellowship
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