The Susan Dawson Fellowship

Celebrating leadership and a strong commitment to education equity for all students

Celebrating leadership and a strong commitment to education equity for all students 

Fellowship Overview

The E3 Alliance Susan Dawson Fellowship is a 10-week, paid, hands-on, engaging experience for students to gain insights and exposure to career opportunities in nonprofit education data. Specific projects fall under data research, data visualization and storytelling, or data utilization to improve outcomes.

This rigorous and enriching program integrates projects, education, and mentoring for students to envision careers within the education nonprofit sector while developing valuable skills and gaining relevant experience.

The Fellowship includes three educational series:

• Nonprofit Leadership: Opportunities to meet and learn from different nonprofit leaders
• How Nonprofits Work: Insights into nonprofit metrics, policy & advocacy, funding, nonprofit boards
• Professional Development: Networking, Storytelling, Presentation Skills

Fellows are assigned a personal mentor who guides them during the fellowship project, explores career aspirations, and provides networking opportunities.

Responsibilities & Compensation

• 10-week Fellowship
• Complete 200 hours (mentoring, education series, and project work) to receive course credit.
• Complete a data-related project
• Develop and deliver a presentation about the project and fellowship experience
• Work 75% in-person and up to 25% remote
• Fellows receive a $4,600.00 stipend for their work based on 200 hours.

Apply to Become a Fellow

Apply to Become a Fellow

View current project descriptions

• Data Animation and Visual Design Fellow
• Data Resources & Competitor Analysis Researcher
• District Analysis Fellow

Submit your application (Deadline – November 24, 2025)

Complete our Fellowship Interest Form to be notified about the next cycle

BECOME A PROJECT MENTOR OR HOST SITE

BECOME A PROJECT MENTOR OR HOST SITE

E3 Alliance collaborates with local nonprofits to host and support fellows. If you or your organization wants to support and mentor a student through a 10-week project, please complete the Fellowship Interest Form.

Fellowship contact: Emily Pickens, Operations Manager & Susan Dawson Fellowship Coordinator