Deadline: November 30, 2025
Applications are open for the Young Voices Contributor Program 2026. The cornerstone of Young Voices’ offerings, the Contributor Program offers media training and placement services to students and young professionals interested in public policy.
Once accepted, a contributor participates in the program for a four-month period (either January to May or July to October). During that time, all contributors are expected to attend 3 onboarding trainings on Zoom and submit one article draft per month to Young Voices’ editorial team as a minimum.
Benefits
- Contributors are not paid for the articles they submit to us as a requirement of remaining in the program. Our greatest compensation to our writers is the free mentorship and public relations services we provide to advance their career. That said, Young Voices does offer exclusive opportunities for alumni through our Advanced Tracks which involve some form of monetary compensation, often.
Eligibility
- While the United States is Young Voices’ main focus, they do allow applicants from other Anglosphere countries for the Contributor Program (i.e. Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom). Writers based in Europe are welcome to apply for the European Fellowship.
- Young Voices welcomes applications from writers ages 18 to 35 from all levels of experience.
- It is not a requirement for an applicant to have been published to apply. That said, one requirement of the application process is that an applicant submit an unpublished op-ed draft (500-800 words).
Application
Applications for the Spring 2026 class are now open and will close on November 30, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET. To join the cohort, submit a résumé, an op-ed draft, and a two-minute introductory video expressing your desire to be part of the movement.
For more information, visit Young Voices Contributor Program.
