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Information About the Fellowship

FELLOWSHIP overview

MTF Fellows are elite student leaders dedicated to combating BDS and antisemitism by building strong coalitions with diverse cultural and religious groups on campus. Through relationship-building and collaborative programming, they foster connections that strengthen pro-Israel advocacy. Fellows also play a key role in leading the MTF Israel Trip, from recruitment and preparation to guiding participants and organizing follow-up efforts.

FELLOWSHIP details

September 1, 2025 – September 1, 2026
$1000 Stipend (Paid $500 per semester, based on performance)

MTF Fellow Responsibilities:

  • Lead their campus’ MTF Israel Trip.

    • Recruit students for the MTF Israel Trip - Design and implement a recruitment strategy. Identify and cultivate new connections with potential trip candidates. Assist with the interviewing and selection process.

    • Guide and support trip participants during and after the trip.

    • Foster ongoing relationships and organize post-trip engagement events with trip attendees and their communities.

  • Develop and execute pro-Israel programming on campus in collaboration with MTF staff and Hillel.

  • Provide weekly campus updates.

  • Attend and actively participate in all mandatory meetings and training sessions.


Mandatory Sessions:

  • Attend 5 out of 6 national mandatory training sessions.

  • Participate in monthly Zoom check-ins with your regional director.

  • Attend your campus MTF Israel trip.

Qualifications

  • Directly or indirectly involved in student government.

  • Professional, reliable, and sociable.

  • Comfortable with public speaking and student engagement about Israel.

  • Willing to strategize and lead pro-Israel efforts on campus.

ELigibility

  • Only 2 Fellows per campus will be selected for the 2025-2026 cycle.

  • Current Fellows with at least two semesters remaining after August 2025 are eligible to reapply.

application process

  • Written applications must be submitted by Friday, April 11.

  • Your written application will be reviewed by a committee at CU Boulder Hillel. We will reach out via email to confirm if you’re moving onto the next phase.

  • Phase 2 is an interview with our committee.

  • If selected as a top candidate, your written application will be sent to our grant provider, MTF, for final review and selection.