Summer Fellowship

Position: Summer Fellowship (2026)
The Commit Partnership Summer Fellowship

The Commit Partnership Summer Fellowship is a 10-week paid hybrid experience based in Dallas, Texas, designed for graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and early-career professionals-including those seeking a career transition aligned with Commit's mission to increase student success and equity.

Fellows are matched with Commit teams and take ownership of one or more high-impact projects that advance strategic initiatives across the organization. These projects are designed to create lasting value for Commit and the communities it serves, while offering Fellows meaningful professional growth and exposure to education policy, data, and systems-level change.

The Fellowship Experience

Throughout this fellowship, fellows will build community through access to talented professionals that bring a diverse set of experiences. Fellows will grow their leadership through on the job learning, in-person convenings, site visits, and communities of practice. Fellows will have a high impact by applying their skills to strategic initiatives in education. At the end of the 10 weeks, fellows will present a Capstone project to the organization that highlights all of the work completed during their time at Commit.

Compensation: $10,000

Application Timeline:

1. Application opens 11/1/25

2. Final date to receive applications 3/27/26

3. Interviews 4/6/26 - 4/24/26

4. Acceptance confirmation 5/4/26

5. Summer fellowship start 6/8/26

Candidate Profile:

An ideal Fellow is a mission-driven, collaborative problem solver who thrives in dynamic environments and is eager to learn from and contribute to a diverse team. Fellows are passionate about improving educational outcomes and committed to equity, systems change, and data-informed decision-making.

Qualifications and

Skills Required:

* Demonstrated ability to analyze information, synthesize insights, and make data-driven recommendations.

* Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.

* A genuine commitment to equity in education and a desire to contribute to Commit's mission of ensuring every student has access to opportunity.

* Flexibility and initiative in navigating complex challenges with creativity and persistence.

Education and Experience

Required:

* Enrolled in or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate program, or an early professional exploring a new career path aligned with Commit's work.

* Previous internship or fellowship experience is welcome but not required.

Preferred:

* Proven experience in project or program management, research and analysis, operations, or policy.

* Relevant experience in education, public policy, analytics, nonprofit work, or strategic initiatives preferred.

* Previous internship or fellowship experience is welcome but not required.

Language

Skills:

* Ability to read and write in Standard English.

* Ability to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate.

* Ability to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

* Ability to describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

* Ability to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.

* Ability to listen perceptively and convey awareness.

* Ability to interact diplomatically with the public in a continuous public contact setting.

* Ability to work as part of a team and in a team environment.

* Ability to maintain level-headedness in the face of resistance and contrary opinions.

Work Environment:

Fellows will work in a hybrid setting, collaborating both in-person and virtually with Commit teams. The environment is mission-oriented, collaborative, and supportive, designed to foster professional growth through mentorship, learning sessions, and exposure to organizational strategy.

Eligibility

Summer Fellowship applicants must be available to complete the full program in person. At this time, The Commit Partnership does not sponsor visas.

Application Prep

To prepare a strong application, candidates should focus on highlighting their demonstrated professional experience, leadership skills, commitment to education, and unique perspective that they bring.

Onboarding Timeline/Matching

Our onboarding process plays a crucial role in ensuring the right fit between Fellows and Commit. Candidates will interview with Commit departments and are placed with projects that align with their interests and goals. Throughout the process, Commit provides support and guidance to the Fellows to ensure successful and fulfilling experience.

About The Commit Partnership:

Our Mission

We believe that through our actions, Dallas County - which educates 10% of Texas and 1% of the nation- can be an inclusive and prosperous region…