Be Inspired to Assume Responsibility for the future
Applications are now open for the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation’s 2026 Summer Government Advocacy Fellowship. Students selected for this highly competitive program will be introduced to the mechanics of the state and municipal government, politics, grassroots activism and advocacy. The program is based in New York City and open to all college and graduate-level students.
AJCF Government Advocacy Fellows Will:
- Step directly into the arena of real policymaking through coveted internship placements with local and state legislators and high-impact government agencies, where participants contribute to meaningful, real-time work.
- Take part in an intensive weekly seminar series featuring elected officials, top lobbyists, coalition architects, civil rights advocates, and leading voices from the Jewish community,crafted to give participants the strategic toolkit of a modern advocate.
- Benefit from exclusive, one-on-one mentorship with senior decision-makers shaping today’s most pressing policy debates. Fellows gain insider access, career guidance, and the kind of professional network that accelerates leadership.
- Receive a $1,500 completion stipend, recognizing the commitment, excellence, and impact demonstrated throughout the fellowship.
APPLY NOW!
Space is limited and admissions will be considered on a rolling basis through February 15, 2026
Please fill out the below form to apply, or download the PDF version and email to GAF@ajcfus.org or mail to
Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation
599 Lexington Ave, Floor 22,
New York, NY 10022
Narrative Questions
Please submit separate narrative responses (total no longer than 750 words) to the following. Answers can be uploaded below:
- Why do you want to be part of AJCF’s Government Advocacy & Public Leadership Internship Program?
- Which areas of public policy most interest you, and why?
- How have your academic and work experiences prepared you for this program?
- What are your long-term professional goals?
References
Please provide two references (one must be a faculty member). Recommendation letters may be uploaded below, submitted digitally via email to GAF@ajcfus.org, sent through Interfolio, or delivered as sealed and signed physical letters.
