BRAID (Bridgebuilders Relating Across Interfaith Differences) Fellowship
The BRAID Fellowship supports undergraduates in developing interfaith leadership and implementing campus bridgebuilding projects through retreats, mentorship, and hands-on engagement.
Funder: Interfaith America
Due Dates: November 9, 2025 (2025-26 BRAID Fellowship cycle) | June 19, 2026 (2026-27 BRAID Fellowship; application period closed)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 stipend per fellow; up to $1,000 campus project grant; fully funded travel/lodging for two retreats (award duration: academic year)
Summary: Fellowship for U.S.-based undergraduates to develop interfaith leadership, implement campus bridgebuilding projects, and join a national peer network.
Key Information: Applicants must have completed prior Interfaith America programming; international students at U.S. institutions are eligible.
Description
The Bridgebuilders Relating Across Interfaith Differences (BRAID) Fellowship is a year-long leadership development program for undergraduate students who are passionate about fostering interfaith cooperation and bridgebuilding on their campuses and in their communities. Fellows participate in online pre-work, immersive retreats, monthly virtual meetings, and hands-on campus projects focused on pluralism and interfaith engagement. The program is designed to build meaningful relationships, cultivate leadership skills, and empower a diverse network of student leaders to advance respect, cooperation, and understanding among people of varied religious, philosophical, and cultural backgrounds. Fellows receive mentorship, peer support, and resources to design and implement impactful interfaith projects, culminating in a final retreat and project presentation.
