The Journey
The Journey fellowship empowers full-time Indiana youth workers with retreats, leadership training, and certification support to enhance their impact in serving young people.
Funder: Lilly Endowment
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: All-expenses-paid fellowship; includes personal renewal stipend and financial support for certification.
Summary: Fellowship supporting the personal and professional growth of full-time youth workers in Indiana through retreats, stipends, and leadership development.
Key Information: Teachers and school administrators are not eligible; travel to events is not covered.
Description
The Journey is a fellowship program designed to foster the personal and professional growth of full-time youth workers in Indiana. Supported by the Lilly Endowment and administered by the Indiana Youth Services Association, the program offers transformative experiences, reflective practices, and leadership development opportunities. Fellows participate in retreats, peer mentoring, and community-building activities, with the goal of enhancing their ability to serve young people and strengthen their impact within their communities. The program is nationally recognized and has a robust alumni network of over 1,350 fellows.
