US UNIVERSITY
Fellowships
For decades, universities in the US have funneled their talented alumni into careers that optimize profit margins. The Moral Ambition University Fellowship is an invitation to choose a different path.
By redirecting even a small number of students toward problems like climate change, wealth inequality, or global health, our movement aims to redefine what success looks like in the US.
WE OFFER
What we're looking for
We’re seeking twelve juniors on each campus, who are ready to redefine what success means.
If you're intellectually curious, relentlessly driven, morally serious and are ready to take bold action in the face of systemic problems, then the Moral Ambition US University Fellowship is the right next step for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why schools like Harvard College, Princeton, Stanford, Vanderbilt, and Brown?
For decades, US universities have funneled their talented alumni into careers that optimize profit margins. We hope that by redirecting even a small number of students toward problems like climate change, wealth inequality, or global health, that it will have a ripple effect across campuses nationwide.
What criteria are used to select candidates for the Fellowships?
Selection is based on the full application rather than any single component. Your academic and extracurricular background are relevant, but we are also interested in learning about how you have and will continue to use your talents to create meaningful impact. Your essay responses will help us start to build that picture, and the interview portion of the process will help us learn more about you and your motivations.
What if I have questions about University Fellowships that weren’t answered here?
Please email our US Executive Director and Universities Lead at laura@moralambition.org.
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Meet Our Fellows
They quit their jobs, joined the fellowship, and didn't look back. See where they are now.
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From the Field shares personal insights and stories from people working on some of the world's most pressing challenges. It is run by our Moral Ambition Fellows: professionals who left successful careers to work on challenges that are sizable, solvable, and sorely overlooked.
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Support Us
Start contributing to our mission today — whether it’s by giving your time, your resources, or your expertise. Explore the ways you can get involved and start driving meaningful change with us.
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Our Community
The Moral Ambition Community already connects 25,000+ ambitious idealists from 150+ countries. Create your account to join events, expand your network and form a Moral Ambition Circle.
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Join a Circle
Embark on a structured, peer-led program that uncovers your personalized path to greater impact. Alongside 6-8 peers, you will explore what moral ambition means to you.
