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Applications for NAFSA's RISE Fellowship will open on September 15 for the 2026-2027 cohort!

NAFSA proudly presents its flagship diversity, equity and inclusion program: the NAFSA RISE (Representation, Inclusion, Support and Empowerment) Fellowship. The RISE Fellowship provides access and funding for NAFSA's Academy for International Education and has the following goals:

  • Provide representation of international education professionals from underrepresented minority backgrounds
  • Ensure the inclusion of participants into established professionally recognized NAFSA programming and networks
  • Support the continued learning and sustained engagement of participants as they establish themselves in their professional journey
  • Lead the empowerment of participants with resources and tools to help them give back to their institutions and communities, and the field at large

Meet the RISE Fellows!

Meet the current cohort of NAFSA RISE Fellows and learn more about who they are.

Support the RISE Fellowship

By giving today, you’re helping to:
·      Provide mentorship from experienced leaders in international education,
·      Fund vital training and professional development opportunities, and
·      Champion a more diverse, inclusive future for international education.

Program Design
What's Included?
Eligibility
The NAFSA RISE Fellows
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Reasonable Accommodation

Terms and Conditions of Fellowship

Participants must agree to the following terms and conditions which are part of the application.

NAFSA's Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Learn more about NAFSA's commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.