The Morgridge Acceleration Program (MAP) Fellowship is a six-month, project-based program where early- to mid-career professionals collaborate with seasoned nonprofit leaders to solve real-world nonprofit challenges. Fellows stay in their current full-time jobs while dedicating about 15 hours per month to designing and delivering high-impact solutions. Along the way, they gain practical skills, a trusted mentor, and a national network of peers and leaders. Since 2020, MAP has matched 54 Fellows with 58 nonprofit leaders at 49 organizations nationwide, sparking personal growth, advancing careers, and driving transformative change for nonprofits. Graduate students are encouraged to apply.

If you’re an up-and-coming changemaker ready to work hard, think creatively, and grow your network, apply to the sixth MAP Fellowship before September 29, 2025. You can preview application questions here and submit via the application link.

You will be asked to supply:
Professional resume (PDF)
A 60-second video answering the question, “If you woke up tomorrow with a new superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?” This video can be recorded on a cell phone, computer, or whatever technology is available.
Responses to the following essay prompts (300–500 words each)
Question One: Think of a product, service, or initiative you believe is exceptionally well-executed. What makes it stand out, and how could its strategies be applied in another field?
Question Two: Pick an everyday object most people overlook. Explain why it’s more important to society than we realize.