Application

Application Timeline

Applications Open : July 1, 2025 

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• The application will ask candidates to respond to a series of questions about their experience in leadership, collaboration, community development, economic development, and economic mobility. 
  • Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions FAQ page for information on Economic Mobility. 
• Candidates will be asked to list five (5) current members of their Civic Network who ideally will have varied Social Capital and Social Assets (such as neighborhood associations, business groups, etc.). 
  • Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions  FAQ page for information on Civic Networks and Social Capital.  
  • These are people who can speak to the candidate's strengths, experience, as well as their collaborative skills and abilities.
  • Throughout the course of the cohort year, there will be times when Cohort members will be asked to bring members of their Civic Network to the table to support efforts of the Economic Mobility Initiative project. When choosing members of your Civic Network, candidates should consider inviting people with varied Social Capital and Social Assets, skills, experience, and strengths as well as individuals from varied organizations and communities.
  • If a candidate is chosen for the interview phase, each member of the Civic Network will be sent a link to fill out a reference form to speak to the candidate's experience as well as share their level of commitment to participate in the Economic Mobility Initiative phase of the fellowship. 
    • References must be completed by August 18, 2025 to proceed to the Interview Phase.
  • A PDF of the application can be downloaded for your review before beginning the formal application process. 

Applications Close : August 1, 2025 

• Applications will close on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
• At this time, the Selection Committee will assess candidates' applications and experience.

Interviews : August 18 - September 1, 2025 

• Interviews will be scheduled in-person with the Selection Committee. If you need any accommodations, please contact the Civic Collaboration Fellows Program Coordinator, so we can ensure accommodations are in place. 

Acceptance Notifications : September 12, 2025 

• Fellows will be notified of acceptance into the Civic Collaboration Fellows Cohort. 
• Letters of Commitment will be sent and need to be signed by September 17 to secure your spot in the Cohort. 
  • If at anytime in the application process, your personal circumstances change, and you need to withdraw your application, please inform the Program Coordinator as soon as possible. The CCF Program is highly aware of changing individual and community needs during the May 16th tornado recovery and rebuilding process. We will make every effort to support you throughout the Program. Please communicate any needs or concerns as they arise. 

Cohort Begins : October 2025  

Civic Collaboration Fellows is a partnership between University of Missouri - Extension (MU Extension) and University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL) with generous funding from the James S. McDonnell Foundation.