The DreamSF Fellowship is a paid San Francisco-based leadership and professional development program for immigrant students and aspiring professionals who seek to gain real-world experience with social justice change-makers in the Bay Area.

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Fellows are paired with local immigrant-serving community organizations and gain hands-on experience in direct services, advocacy, and immigration law, and more while growing a network of mentors. Fellows receive professional mentorship and attend weekly enrichment seminars to support their growth as leaders and community advocates.

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Develop your professional skills

The DreamSF Fellowship is a paid opportunity to gain professional experience in direct services, advocacy, community outreach, immigrant rights work and more.

In addition to the immigrant-serving experience at their host organizations, fellows gain experience in a variety of topics such as financial empowerment, networking, self-care, and more during weekly professional enrichment seminars.

Grow your network

DreamSF Fellows are connected to an ever-growing network of mentors. These mentorship opportunities help guide fellows on their professional journeys.

Fellows also work directly with immigrant communities and social justice movements in the Bay Area.

Get involved

DreamSF Fellows are connected to leadership, volunteer, and community engagement opportunities both during and after the fellowship.  

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Am I the right candidate?

We are looking for future DreamSF Fellows that are:

• Invested in working with and supporting immigrant communities.
• ​Motivated, hard-working and open to a wide range of personal and professional growth
• Have an immigrant experience and can articulate a relationship to their immigrant community
• 18 years old or older

Want to learn more about the application? Attend a Virtual Informational Session:

• Monday, February 27, 2023 at 4:00 pm. Register.

• Monday, March 20, 2023 at 4:00 pm. Register.

Eligibility Requirements

You can apply to the DreamSF Fellowship if you are:

• 18 years of age or older
• Living in the Bay Area
• Available 20 hours a week
• Available from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm every Friday
• Proficient in English

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You also need to be currently enrolled, planning to enroll in, or recent graduate from an educational program such as a 2 or 4-year university or trade school.

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You must also:

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• Commit to a 6 month or 11 month fellowship
• Be invested in working with and supporting immigrant communities.
• Have an immigrant experience and a strong connection to your immigrant community.

• Fluency in an additional language is preferred, but not required.

What you'll need

The DreamSF Fellowship application you will be asked to provide basic personal and professional information.

You will also respond to 5 short answer essays, up to 500 words each.

Short answer questions and essay topics are about your professional skills, goals, and interests; the role migration has played in your life; your connection to immigrant communities; and your personal growth.

How to submit your application:

Review the checklist below and submit a complete application by the deadline. Check that you have completed and proofread all essay responses.​

Your application is ready to submit with the following:

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• A clear commitment to a 6 month or 11 month fellowship track at the time of the application
• A complete list of all possible time commitments for the next six months (or eleven months, depending on the track)
• Confirmation that you are available to attend weekly enrichment seminars on Fridays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
• Confirmation that you can commit to 20 hours a week, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm for the duration of your fellowship

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