SERVICE
Apply to become a DreamSF fellow
The DreamSF Fellowship is a paid leadership program for immigrant youth.
What to know
Application timeline
The DreamSF Fellowship application for 2025-2026 is now closed.
Apply in Spring of each year.
What to do
Eligibility
You can apply if you are:
- over 18
- live in the Bay Area
- available 20 hours a week
- available from 9 am to 12:30 pm every Friday
- proficient in English
- Fluency in a second language is preferred but not required
You also need to go to a 2 or 4 year college. You must either:
- Have graduated
- Be currently enrolled
- Or planning to enroll
You can apply regardless of your immigration status.
What you will need
Essays
To apply you will need to respond to 4 short answer essays of about 500 words each.
Short answer questions and essay topics are about:
- You professional skills, goals and interests
- The role migration has played in your life
- An example of personal growth
Special cases
What happens after you apply
We will email you about your application in mid to late May.
If you are selected as a semi-finalist you will have a group and individual interview.
If you are selected for the fellowship, you will start in July.
Why do we offer fellowships to immigrants?
The DreamSF Fellowship supports young immigrant professionals by partnering with organizations that help San Francisco's immigrant community.
Get help
Partner agencies
What to know
Application timeline
The DreamSF Fellowship application for 2025-2026 is now closed.
Apply in Spring of each year.
What to do
Eligibility
You can apply if you are:
- over 18
- live in the Bay Area
- available 20 hours a week
- available from 9 am to 12:30 pm every Friday
- proficient in English
- Fluency in a second language is preferred but not required
You also need to go to a 2 or 4 year college. You must either:
- Have graduated
- Be currently enrolled
- Or planning to enroll
You can apply regardless of your immigration status.
What you will need
Essays
To apply you will need to respond to 4 short answer essays of about 500 words each.
Short answer questions and essay topics are about:
- You professional skills, goals and interests
- The role migration has played in your life
- An example of personal growth
Special cases
What happens after you apply
We will email you about your application in mid to late May.
If you are selected as a semi-finalist you will have a group and individual interview.
If you are selected for the fellowship, you will start in July.
Why do we offer fellowships to immigrants?
The DreamSF Fellowship supports young immigrant professionals by partnering with organizations that help San Francisco's immigrant community.