Kevin Killer used his 2006 Young People For (YP4) fellowship to educate people on his reservation about a ballot initiative that would have banned civil unions.
Coming from an area with 70 to 80 percent unemployment, he's now a trainer with Campus Camp Wellstone and has been elected President of the YP4 Network.
Learn more about the YP4 fellowship…
About the Fellowship
What is Young People For?
Young People For (YP4) is a leadership development program focusing on identifying, engaging and empowering young progressive leaders to effect positive change on their campuses and in their communities.
The one-year fellowship equips young people with the skills and resources necessary to create positive progressive change today.
What is the fellowship?
The fellowship is your chance to join a vibrant network of young progressive leaders! Young People For will select 200 students from across the country to take part in our 2009 fellowship program. Fellows will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. from February 12–16, 2009, to attend YP4’s National Summit for Young Progressive Leaders.
At the Summit, you’ll meet other young progressive leaders from all over the country and learn powerful strategies and tactics for creating sustainable social change.
Throughout the fellowship, you’ll be offered financial support, technical support and media assistance while implementing a self-designed Blueprint for Social Justice. (Explore what this year’s fellows are working on.) In addition to support for your Blueprint, you will also receive help with internship placements, job opportunities, travel opportunities, and networking opportunities to add to your ability to make an impact as a young leader.
The fellowship is free
Young People For covers all travel, meals, and accommodation expenses for the National Summit and all fellows have the opportunity to apply for financial support for their Blueprints.
Who's eligible?
All undergraduate students at two- and four-year institutions are eligible for this fellowship. Anyone can nominate students for the fellowship program. Nominate someone or apply today.