ACCELERATING CHANGE WITH THE MONZóN FELLOWSHIP.

 
 

THE MONZÓN FELLOWSHIP

 

WE ARE ACCELERATING CHANGE IN AZ LIKE A MONZÓN.

The Monzón Fellowship is a seven-month fellowship program that offers transformative learning experiences and trainings for emerging leaders who are building political power with communities across the state.

A "Monzón" is a sudden change in acceleration of the wind. Just like it, we're leveraging the power of emerging leaders to rapidly accelerate their impact. We equip the next generation of leaders with the knowledge, skills, and access to support to create sustainable, scalable programs prior to the next electoral cycle and beyond.

 
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  • Monzón builds relationships amongst progressive leaders.

  • We support them to run the most impactful campaigns in the state.

  • We invest in new ideas to fill gaps in our political infrastructure.

 

HOW TO APPLY

We will start accepting applications and nominations for the 2025 Monzón Fellowship beginning in November 2024. Please subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on how to apply or nominate someone for the fellowship.

 
 

Frequently asked Questions

Who are we looking for as fellows in The Monzón Fellowship?

  • We’re looking for folks who have already run a portion of an electoral or advocacy campaign overseeing a small team and would like to run a large campaign with expanded staff. However, if you haven’t run an electoral or advocacy campaign before but are interested in pursuing that work, we also strongly encourage you to apply.

  • All applicants/nominees must reside in Arizona; individuals from rural areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply to Monzón. We welcome applicants of all races, ethnicities, immigration statuses (including folks who are undocumented and DACA-mented), ages, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, and education levels. Our commitment to diversity ensures that our fellowship program embraces a wide range of perspectives and experiences, fostering an inclusive and supportive community.

What is the timeline for the Monzón Fellowship?

  • Application opens: November 2024

  • Application closes: February 2025

  • Fellows are announced: April 2025

  • Sessions take place: One weekend per month, from May-November 2025

Is this a paid or unpaid fellowship, and are there any associated costs?

  • This is a paid fellowship, with every fellow receiving a small stipend for each weekend attended. We provide childcare stipends to support you in finding childcare during the weekend retreats, as well as mileage reimbursements to support you in traveling to/from each retreat. There are no associated costs; the fellowship is completely free for all fellows.

How do I apply and/or nominate someone for the fellowship?

  • We will start accepting applications and nominations for the 2025 Monzón Fellowship beginning in November 2024. Please subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on how to apply or nominate someone for the fellowship.

For questions or more information about the Monzón Fellowship, reach out to Instituto's Programs Design Manager, Emily at emily@instituto.io.