FAO Schwarz Fellowship

The FAO Schwarz Fellowship is a two-year experience designed for new college graduates interested in social impact leadership careers. Fellows will work in paid, two-year positions with benefits at leading nonprofit host organizations in Boston, New York City, or Philadelphia.

Deadline: February

Value: Fellows will earn between $105,000-115,000* over the course of the two-year Fellowship; All Fellows will receive the same benefits as entry-level employees at their host organization, which will include health insurance and paid time off; Significant professional development training to help launch careers.

  • *In Boston and New York City, Fellows will earn $55,000 in their first year and $60,000 in their second year. In Philadelphia, Fellows will earn $50,000 in their first year and $55,000 in their second year.
  • Specific benefits, such as retirement plans, vary by host organization. To view the complete list of Host Organizations & Partners and their offerings, click here.

Eligibility: Applicants for the 2027-2029 cohort must be college seniors graduating between November 2026 and Summer 2027 from an accredited four-year institution at the time of application and be eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the Fellowship

Major: Open to all majors

Nomination: No, but applicants are strongly encouraged to work with the Office of National Fellowships on their applications.

Website: FAO Schwarz

FAO Schwarz Application Deadlines

  • National Deadline: February 1, 2027

FAO Schwarz Recommended Steps and Timeline

  • September 30: Application opens. Review the eligibility criteria to ensure you are eligible for the award.
  • By November 19: Review the 2027-28 Fellowship Hosts and select which fellowships you will apply to.
  • By November 30: Send first draft of short answer essays to Fellowships Office (National.Fellowships@unh.edu).
  • By December 15: Send second draft of short answer essays to Fellowships Office for review.
  • By January 5: Complete nomination agreement form.
  • By January 15: Send final draft of short answer essays to Fellowships Office.
  • Jan 30, 2027: Applicants should submit materials to allow sufficient time for upload ahead of the National Application Deadline.
  • February 1, 2027, by 9:00 pm EST: NATIONAL DEADLINE