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StandWithUs Emerson Fellowship!

Are you a university student looking to make a difference in your community? Do you want to gain knowledge and confidence to educate about Israel and fight antisemitism? Applications for the StandWithUs Nederland Emerson Fellowship are officially open, and we would love to have you apply!

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Applications for the StandWithUs Emerson Fellowship UK will open in Spring 2024

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Nederland - Applications are OPEN! ✅

United States - Registration Closed 🔒

Canada - Registration Closed 🔒

Christian Outreach - Registration Closed 🔒

Australia - Registration Closed 🔒

United Kingdom - Applications are OPEN! ✅

Founded in 2007 with a generous grant from Los Angeles philanthropists Rita and Steve Emerson, the StandWithUs Emerson Fellowship is a prestigious one-year program that trains, educates, and empowers student leaders on college campuses around the world. Chosen from key universities, Emerson Fellows lead their communities and inspire their peers through dynamic programs, impactful campaigns, and meaningful discussions about Israel. Emerson Fellows receive comprehensive training in Israel education, community-building, campus leadership, and navigating antisemitism on campus, along with direct access to StandWithUs resources and in-house specialists. Fellows get invited to two transformative conferences and continue their training throughout the year with expert-led workshops. Every Emerson Fellow receives personalized mentorship from Campus Regional Managers who help them grow as leaders and maximize their impact on campus. Throughout their experience, Emerson Fellows are plugged into a worldwide network of student leaders to exchange ideas, share effective strategies, and provide mutual support.

The StandWithUs Emerson Fellowship is activating student leaders on a global scale, with chapters in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Brazil, South Africa, and Australia.

StandWithUs also offers a specialized opportunity, the Emerson Fellowship: Christian Outreach program, which empowers Christian student leaders to educate their campus and church communities about Israel and antisemitism and inspire allyship among their peers. Christian Outreach Emerson Fellows are invited to two incredible student conferences, receive direct mentorship from the StandWithUs Director of Christian Outreach, and participate in immersive opportunities to deepen their learning and connect with Christian and Jewish leaders.

Exemplary Emerson Fellows may be selected to become StandWithUs Campus Liaisons, who work for the Campus Department part-time and serve as mentors for younger students within the StandWithUs network.

Emerson Fellowship alumni are inducted into the StandWithUs Alumni Network which offers a tailored platform for alumni to stay connected to StandWithUs—and to each other. Through specialized programs, campaigns, and leadership committees, alumni can continue staying active, get invitations to local events, find job opportunities within this field, and so much more.

The StandWithUs Emerson Fellowship has trained and activated over 2,000 leaders since its inception. We invite you to join our global movement – become an Emerson Fellow, recruit an Emerson Fellow, or sponsor an Emerson Fellow; reach out to Campus@standwithus.com for more information.

StandWithUs Emerson Fellows Receive:

An in-depth overview Israel’s history and current affairs, along with effective methods for having rich conversations about Israel and addressing misinformation and false claims

Tools and strategies to engage and educate their peers about Israel through dynamic programs, inspiring campaigns, and relationship-building efforts with different communities

High-level training, skills, and the confidence needed to lead their communities and mobilize effectively in response to campus antisemitism

Comprehensive knowledge of their legal rights on campus, both in and out of the classroom, and pro bono legal guidance from the StandWithUs Legal Department

An extensive audit of who represents them on campus — from student government to administrative departments — and how to engage these stakeholders on behalf of their community

Strategies and best practices from the StandWithUs Digital Team on how to amplify their voices online and combat online hate

An incredible network of student leaders around the world to exchange ideas and best practices

First-hand access to StandWithUs materials, departments, experts, and more

Kara Litwin

University of Georgia

2021-2022 Emerson Fellow, Southeast Region

As a StandWithUs Emerson Fellow, I have benefitted from many opportunities. I’ve connected with mentors and pro-Israel students across the country and have a new educational platform for me to explore. The Emerson Fellowship has helped make my college experience as a Zionist fascinating and eye-opening. I am grateful for the experiences and knowledge that I have gained as an Emerson Fellow, and I encourage others to take the same opportunity.

Adam Allina

Portland State University

2020-2021 Emerson Fellow, Northwest Region

I’m grateful to be a StandWithUs Emerson Fellow, even during the pandemic. Every time we come together as a cohort, the energy and passion from my peers is contagious, and more importantly, I know I have the support of the entire StandWithUs family. I’m glad I am able to provide a space for the pro-Israel community to come together and celebrate Israel’s rich culture and unique history through programs like speaker events and more.

Molly Perlmutter

University of Winnipeg

2021-2022 Emerson Fellow, Canada Region

During my time as a StandWithUs Canada Emerson Fellow, I received all of the resources necessary to confidently educate others about all things Israel and its history. I also received incredible training and support to help me through a variety of situations, whether it be the need for more information on a certain topic or legal assistance in reporting antisemitism. This is what I love about the StandWithUs family—you will always be supported, helped, and even make amazing life-long connections with other passionate leaders from all across the world.

Caleb Marx

University of Iowa

2021-2022 Emerson Fellow, Midwest Region

My experience as a StandWithUs Emerson Fellow has been incredible! I have confidently led productive discussions about Israel and antisemitism with those who are misinformed. Along with that, those who participated in the events I organized from last semester are still discussing the impact they had and how much they learned.

Countries Represented

StandWithUs

Emerson Fellows

Worldwide

Students impacted by each

Emerson Fellow

Leaders
Trained

Roberta Seid Award Winners
for Courage and Leadership

The Roberta Seid Award for Courage and Leadership, in memory of Dr. Roberta Seid, is given to one outstanding StandWithUs Emerson Fellow each year who has demonstrated exemplary courage, leadership, and commitment to Israel activism on campus and beyond. Dr. Seid was the first Director of Research and Education at StandWithUs; this remarkable award is in honor of an incredible visionary who helped people of all ages stand up for Israel with impactful StandWithUs educational materials for over a decade.

Roberta Seid Award

CURRENT WINNERS

1st Place

Joel Nasar

Brooklyn College

2nd Place

Sophie Shafran

Indiana University

Movement Builder Award
for Creativity and Impact

The Movement Builder Award for Creativity and Impact is given to one exceptional StandWithUs Emerson Fellow each year who approached and successfully implemented Israel programming with a specific and dynamic strategy tailored to their campus climate. The award is named after the StandWithUs Movement Builder platform, which is designed to help student leaders assess their campus climate, map out their goals, and develop an effective strategy for Israel education that will maximize their impact.

Movement Builder Award