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Students for Life of America has been equipping and educating fellows to lead the pro-life movement since 2006. Two-thirds of National Leaders Collective fellows actively pursue a pro-life career after completing a fellowship. Apply below to one of SFLA’s eight yearlong fellowships and join a community of Pro-Life Generation leaders!

Who is Eligible to Apply?

Thaddeus Stevens Fellowship – High school group officers
William Wilberforce Fellowship – Public college group officers
Christian Leadership Fellowship – Christian college group officers
Founders Fellowship – Officers of new pro-life groups
Standing With You Fellowship – Group officers interested in a career in supportive services
Charlie Kirk Courage Fellowship – Political leaders in high school and college
Student Spokesperson Program – Returning Fellows interested in media relations and communications

Special Note: If you are a former SFLA Fellow still in college or grad school, you can apply to be an SFLA Student Spokesperson. To be eligible, you must have completed at least one SFLA leadership fellowship and be an active member of an on-campus pro-life group.

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The Program

Every National Leaders Collective Fellow learns:

Group and team leadership
Project management
Event planning
Strategic planning
Professional networking
Pro-life career development

Fellows may receive unpaid internship credit for completing the following aspects of the program:

A 3-day, in-person pro-life training in Washington, D.C., to kick off the program in June
At least 12 hours of leadership development through calls and training throughout the academic year
At least 2 hours of professional development with a pro-life mentor
At least 2 hours of project development with a program leader
A Pro-Life Project Portfolio that includes activism in each of the Five Pillars of Pro-Life Activism and 2 measurable pro-life projects

During the 2026–2027 School Year, Leaders Receive:

A FREE trip to Washington, D.C.
All selected leaders are invited to the National Leaders Collective Fellowship Weekend to kick off the program.
Internship Credit
We offer unpaid internship credit for all fellowships, which can be added to a résumé upon completion. Our programs may not meet every university’s requirements for internship credit. Students seeking school credit should confirm with their institution before applying.
Resources and Training in Leadership
All selected leaders commit to five hours per month of leadership development through their fellowship. This includes book and publication readings and discussions, bi-monthly or monthly webcast discussions, and guest lectures from movement experts.
Project Development Experience
Each leader completes a yearlong project designed to address their unique campus or community needs and strengthen their résumé. Fellows receive one-on-one mentorship from their fellowship leader during the project.
Career Insight and Mentorship
Each leader is paired with a Career Mentor; a full-time professional in the pro-life movement who offers guidance on career paths and supports project development within their area of expertise.
Exclusive Opportunities to Further the Pro-Life Mission
All selected leaders regularly assist SFLA through strategic activism to further the mission of abolishing abortion in their lifetime.

Special Notes About the Kickoff Weekend

All National Leaders Collective Fellows will be selected and enrolled by April 2026. To be accepted, students must be able to attend the National Leaders Collective Fellowship Weekend, held Thursday, June 18 – Monday, June 22, 2026.

The kickoff weekend offers leadership training, networking, and collaboration with other student leaders in the National Leaders Collective for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Round-trip flights, housing, and meals will be covered by SFLA for accepted fellows. Any additional meals or airport expenses beyond what is provided will be the student’s responsibility. (Food stipends, housing, and flight arrangements are determined with student needs in mind and based on current pricing and regulations. The provided amount is typically sufficient to cover the weekend’s activities.)

Application Deadline

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School Name*

School State*

Name of your Regional Coordinator*

Graduation Year*

Are you graduating from high school or college?*

I am graduating in:

Major or Field of Interest*

Which Fellowship would you like to apply for?

Thaddeus Stevens Fellowship

William Wilberforce Fellowship

Christian Leadership Fellowship

Standing With You Fellowship

Hildegard Art Fellowship

Student Spokesperson Fellowship

SFLAction State Captain Fellowship

Founders Fellowship

Select all that apply.

How did you hear about this program?*

Have you participated in a fellowship before?*

Will you hold an officer position in the 2025-2026 academic year? If yes, what is your role? *

Are you interested in pursuing a pro-life career after graduation? *

What area of the pro-life movement most interests you?*

Specify which area of the pro-life movement interests you:*

Which of the following activism opportunities interests you? Select all that apply:*

Running for office.

Participating in door knocking either on your campus or in your community.

Changing campus policies through student government.

Participating in tabling, voter registration, and election polling on your campus.

Lobbying for pro-life laws at your state capital.

Participating in political social media activism weekly.

Which statement best describes your goal as a campus pro-life leader next year?*

I want to empower my high school group to be well-rounded in it’s activism.

I’m not sure about a pro-life career, but I want to expand my group’s pro-life activism at a public university.

I’m not sure about a pro-life career, but I want to learn how to lead my pro-life group’s activities at a Christian institution.

I want to pursue a career that utilizes my artistic skills in my pro-life activism.

I want to pursue a career in Supportive Services! I want to become an expert in campus’ policies to be more pregnant and parenting friendly.

I want to pursue a career in pro-life political advocacy! I want to lead pro-life efforts in political activism in my state through lobbying, door knocking, and even Student Government.

I want to pursue a pro-life career in Communications and Media.

I just launched a new pro-life group on my campus and I'm interested in networking with other new group leaders like me.

Why do you want to join a fellowship with Students for Life of America?*

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Are you graduating from high school or college?(Required)

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Which fellowships are you interested in? (Select up to three)

Thaddeus Stevens Fellowship

William Wilberforce Fellowship

Christian Leadership Fellowship

Standing With You Fellowship

Hildegard Art Fellowship

Student Spokesperson Fellowship

Charlie Kirk Courage Fellowship

Founders Fellowship

How did you hear about this program?(Required)

Have you participated in a fellowship before?(Required)

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Will you hold an officer position in the 2025–2026 academic year? If yes, what is your role?(Required)

President

Vice President

Secretary

Social Media Coordinator

Treasurer

I will hold a different officer position

I will not hold an officer position

I’m currently an officer but we have not had elections yet

Are you interested in pursuing a pro-life career after graduation?(Required)

Yes

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What area of the pro-life movement most interests you?(Required)

Communications and media

Arts and production

Supporting pregnant women with life-affirming resources

Political activism

Pro-life apologetics

Grassroots activism (organizing protests and events to educate and change the culture)

Other (please specify below)

If other, specify below.(Required)

Which of the following activism opportunities interest you? (Select all that apply)

Running for office

Participating in door knocking either on your campus or in your community

Changing campus policies through student government

Participating in tabling, voter registration, and election polling on your campus

Lobbying for pro-life laws at your state capital

Participating in political social media activism weekly

Which statement best describes your goal as a campus pro-life leader next year?(Required)

I want to empower my high school group to be well-rounded in its activism.

I’m not sure about a pro-life career, but I want to expand my group’s pro-life activism at a public university.

I’m not sure about a pro-life career, but I want to learn how to lead my pro-life group’s activities at a Christian institution.

I want to pursue a career that utilizes my artistic skills in my pro-life activism.

I want to pursue a career in supportive services and become an expert on campus policies to make schools more pregnant- and parenting-friendly.

I want to pursue a career in pro-life political advocacy and lead efforts in lobbying, door knocking, and student government.

I want to pursue a pro-life career in communications and media.

I just launched a new pro-life group on my campus and want to network with other new group leaders like me.

To be accepted as a Fellow, all students must be able to attend the in-person kickoff weekend for the National Leaders Collective, Thursday, June 18 – Monday, June 22. All travel arrangements are made and paid for by SFLA. Can you commit to traveling to Washington, D.C., if selected?

Yes

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