Fellowship

an intensive, intentional, transformative experience for young folks who are ready to inspire change alongside their communities.

Over the course of ten weeks, Fellows learn from progressive experts from across the state, run the most innovative, effective and fun civic programs in Washington State, and collaborate with community organizations and issue campaigns for hands-on organizing experience.

The Fellowship is a program of the Washington Bus Education Fund, the 501(c)3 sister organization of the Washington Bus 501(c)4.

Meet the 2025 Class - “The Fantastic Fellows”

  • Towa Nakano-Harris

    Enumclaw, WA

  • Tana Martin

    Olympia, WA

  • Zipporah Ingram

    Spokane, WA

  • Hassen Beynah

    Kent, WA

  • Jostin Cuenca

    Auburn, WA

  • Valeria Perez-Leyva

    Tacoma, WA

  • Henry Jones

    Lakewood, WA

  • Jaylen Leonard

    Tacoma, WA

  • Kisaya Canada

    Seattle, WA

  • Katherine Haycox

    Shoreline, WA

  • Sydney Lok

    Renton, WA

  • Erin Phillips

    Seattle, WA

10 weeks paid!

The Bus Fellowship is a ten-week paid political, social justice and community-building program for young people. Fellows spend the summer grassroots organizing, building community and driving progressive change in sunny Seattle. Alumni leave the program with the ability to champion issues they are passionate about, and the skills to make real change in their communities.

FAQ

    • Fellows must be between 18 and 25 years old

    • Have a passion for working in a community and a desire to learn about state and local politics

    • Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail

    • Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse team

    • Have a good sense of humor and progressive values

    • Have a strong connection to Washington State, and be able to articulate why organizing in Washington matters to you

  • Fellowships run 10 weeks, from mid-June to mid-August.
    Fellows must be able to participate in all ten weeks of the program and are expected to commit at least 20 hours per week, including occasional weekend and evening commitments.

  • Yes! Fellows are paid $18.50 hourly. You can also receive your pay as an educational stipend.

  • Mornings are spent learning from some of the best community leaders and political experts in the state.
    You can expect to be busy 3-4 evenings a week, attending music festivals, planning work field events, and engaging volunteers. On weekends, you might be out in the community registering folks to vote, canvassing neighbors or dancing with Vote Bot.

  • Complete the online application.

    A committee of staff members and Bus alumni will review applications and interview applicants who look like a good fit.