Bolder Futures Fellowship: AI for Social Good — Fellowship

Bolder Futures runs this autumn fellowship, sponsored by Micron, to close the gap between fast-moving AI tools and the social sector. Each fellow works through a practical AI curriculum and applies it to a defined project for a nonprofit they already have a relationship with, such as an employer, an internship host, or a place they volunteer. The whole program happens online over 12 weeks, at 8–10 hours a week, with the nonprofit partner contributing 1–3 hours a week.

The 2025 round was the inaugural cohort of 15 fellows, who built things like a membership survey and community storytelling dashboards. The 2026 cohort runs from September to December 2026.

Benefits & funding

US$2,000 stipend for fellows who complete the program successfully; Bolder Futures notes that a comparable paid upskilling program is worth US$7,000 or more.
Hands-on, interactive AI training built around immediate real-world application rather than theory.
Structured one-to-one check-ins and group office hours with an experienced AI consultant.
A working network of fellows and nonprofit leaders built across the cohort.
The program is sponsored by Micron and delivered entirely online.

Eligibility

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
No prior AI knowledge or skill is expected.
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and early-career professionals are prioritised; mid-career professionals and people changing careers are also welcome.
Stipends can only be issued to people with U.S. tax status, such as a Social Security Number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
A signed letter of commitment from a nonprofit partner is required at the time of application. The partner must be a registered 501(c)(3) organisation under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
The nonprofit must be one the applicant already knows through employment, an internship, volunteering, or a similar existing connection, and must offer a meaningful, time-limited project.
Fellows need consistent access to a stable internet connection and a computer, and commit 8–10 hours a week.
Availability between 9am and 5pm Pacific Time receives the highest priority in selection. It is a preference, not a requirement.

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Application process

1
Secure a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner you already have a connection with, and agree on a time-limited project where AI could help.
2
Have the partner sign the letter of commitment, using the template Bolder Futures provides, and save it as a PDF.
3
Prepare a one-page resume as a PDF and the contact details of two professional or academic referees.
4
Complete the online application form in a single sitting, including the short-answer responses. Progress cannot be saved partway through.
5
Submit before the deadline at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
6
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed and their referees contacted; offers follow in the weeks after.

Program timeline

Applications open
June 1, 2026
Application deadline, 11:59 PM Pacific Time
June 30, 2026
Applications reviewed
July 2026
Interviews and reference checks
Late July to mid-August 2026
Fellowship offers extended
Mid to late August 2026
12-week fellowship begins
September 2026
Fellowship ends
December 2026