FAO Schwarz Fellowship

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DeadlineFebruary 1

Award amount$100,000 plus benefits over two years

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

Application

How to Apply - FAO Schwarz Fellowship

Information on applying for the FAO Schwarz Fellowship, including eligibility, application requirements, and key dates for the 2027 cohort. Applications open November 1.

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Deadline

February 1

Eligibility

Must be graduating from an accredited 4-year college or university between November 2026 and summer 2027.; Must be eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the Fellowship.

Requirements

Résumé in PDF format.; Response to four short essay questions.

Application materials

Résumé; Essay questions

How to apply

Prepare answers to essay questions in advance.; Review individual Fellowship descriptions and host organizations.; Ensure résumé is in PDF format before uploading.

Important dates

November 1: Application period opens, new Fellowship positions and host organizations announced.; December & January: Online info sessions and AMA events.; February 1: Application deadline.; March: Hosts screen and interview candidates.; April: Host organizations select Finalists.

Documents

Generic PDF version of the 2026 application.

Contact

contact@faoschwarzfellowship.org

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