Fellow Information

Fellow Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in the TBB Fellowship, a student must:

  1. be a CA Dream Aid recipient and/or be undocumented, and
  2. be an enrolled student for the 26-27 academic year.

Fellowship Requirements & Benefits

Fellows will be required to:

  • Complete 90-100 hours in their placement
  • Meet with the TBB Fellowship Coordinator (1x/semester)
  • Attend 3 fellow meetings per semester
  • Register for a Fieldwork Course (details to be provided at the beginning of each semester) & complete 5-6 page reflection paper
  • Complete a semesterly timesheet and end-of-year evaluation

Fellow benefits include:

  • Receive a $7,000 stipend through financial aid
  • Receive one-on-one mentorship from their host
  • Explore career interests and post-grad opportunities
  • Earn units for program participation (2 units)
  • Increase their personal & professional connections

TBB Fellowship

Host Information

Application Process

Applications for the 2026-27 TBB Fellowship will be open June 19 through July 17 at 11:59pm.

Students may apply to multiple fellowships but may only choose one fellowship opportunity to commit to for the 2026-27 academic year once they become available. Click here to access the open TBB opportunites and applications! 

The application consists of submitting written responses to questions and a copy of your resume. The following questions will be included in the application:

  • Why are you interested in the fellowship opportunity with this department?
  • Based on your experiences, personal qualities, and characteristics, what skills or resources do you bring to this position?
  • What skills or experiences do you most hope to acquire by the conclusion of this fellowship?
  • Some departments may include additional questions that you must respond to.

After hosts review application submissions, students will be invited to engage in an interview process with their host department(s)/unit(s) of interest. Students will be notified of their acceptance into the fellowship program via email on a rolling basis. Students begin their fellowship placements at the start of the 2026-27 academic year.