[Lilly Endowment](https://lillyendowment.org)

November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

All-expenses-paid fellowship; includes personal renewal stipend and financial support for certification.

Fellowship supporting the personal and professional growth of full-time youth workers in Indiana through retreats, stipends, and leadership development.

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. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The fellowship is all-expenses-paid, covering program costs such as retreats and learning sessions. - Fellows receive a personal renewal stipend to invest in themselves. - Financial support is provided to pursue the Child and Youth Care Certification. - Fellows are responsible for their own travel to and from events. --- ## Eligibility - Open to full-time youth work professionals working in Indiana. - Applicants must be actively engaged in work that influences the lives of young people in Indiana. - Teachers and school administrators are excluded from eligibility (they may have access to other Lilly Endowment opportunities). - Full participation in all retreats and sessions is required. - Applicants must select one cohort (schedule) when applying. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the program’s website. - Applicants must choose between two cohorts, each with a different retreat schedule. - Commitment to attend all scheduled retreats and sessions is required. - Space is available in the application to request accommodations. - After acceptance, fellows are responsible for communicating with their employers about participation. - For more information, applicants are encouraged to review the [program flyer](https://indysb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/print-2026-flyer.pdf) and [FAQs](https://indysb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Journey-FAQs.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - The Journey is intended to build a supportive professional community and inspire leadership within the youth work field. - Events take place at various locations across Indiana and may include both in-person and virtual retreats. - Alumni enjoy access to ongoing events and a statewide professional network. --- ## External Links - [Program Website](https://indysb.org/the-journey/fellowships) - [2026 Program Flyer (PDF)](https://indysb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/print-2026-flyer.pdf) - [FAQs (PDF)](https://indysb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Journey-FAQs.pdf) - [Lilly Endowment Homepage](https://lillyendowment.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [journeyinfo@indysb.org](mailto:journeyinfo@indysb.org) | | Phone | 317-238-6955 | | Mailing | 303 N. Alabama St., Suite 210, Indianapolis, IN 46204 | | Program Page| [The Journey Fellowships](https://indysb.org/the-journey/fellowships) | ---

The Journey

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