Gain Real Experience,
Create Real Impact.
BlankSlate connects graduate students and early-career professionals with mission-driven organizations through scoped, mentored projects.
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OUR MISSION
Bridge The Impact Gap
Students need practical experience to build long-term social impact in their careers.
Organizations need more capacity to build and drive sustainable social impact.
Fellows build a track record
Partners gain capacity
Every fee funds fellowships
From Blank Slate To Real Impact
STEP ONE
Scope
Define the work scope according to the partner's priorities.
STEP TWO
Match
Find the right fellow(s) with the most relevant background and strong interest.
STEP THREE
Build
Make progress together with both partners and fellows.
STEP FOUR
Guided Delivery
Check-ins throughout the process to ensure deliverables meet expectations.
Your Fee Funds The Fellowship
Every partnership invests in paid project work, mentorship, events, and the next generation of impact leaders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply as a fellow? — Graduate students/recent graduates who are eligible for short-term working experience in US and ready to take on serious work.
What kinds of projects qualify? — Impact driven work, including research, strategy, program design, implementation, and more.
How long is an engagement? — Most placements run between 8-10 weeks.
Are fellows paid? — Always. Paid work is foundational to the fellowship.
How do organizations get started? — Start a conversation about the capacity you need.