Dr. Patty Fellowship

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

How it Works:

  • This fellowship is a cohort of 10 women with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, who hold a state-issued license in social work, counseling, education or school psychology, and who wish to implement the ROX Program within their school community.

    To be considered, candidates will:

    1. Attend an informational session

    2. Submit a Letter of Support* and Personal Essay** with the online application

    3. Attend a personal interview


    *LETTER OF SUPPORT - Obtain a letter of recommendation from your school leader that supports your participation in the fellowship (you can send this flier along with your request for all the info they need!)

    **ESSAY - In 500-700 words for these two prompts:

    Share specific experiences you’ve had personally or professionally that have fueled your desire, passion, or interest in empowering the next generation of girls in your community.

    What are some examples of how you will use the professional and leadership development you gain during the fellowship to advance Dr. Patty’s legacy in your school and community?

  • The fellowship is a two-year commitment. As a Dr. Patty Fellow you will attend the three-day ROX Program Facilitator Training in Fall 2025.

    Fellows are required to facilitate at least one ROX Program for Girls in the 2025-2026 school year and one in the 2026-2027 school year.

    Fellows are also required to engage in monthly mentorship and professional development and attend the fellowship colloquia at ROX in Columbus, OH in summer 2026.

    Important Dates:

    Saturday, October 18, 2025: Virtual Training (Day 1)

    Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Fly to Columbus, OH (using provided travel stipend).

    Thursday, October 23, 2025: In-Person Training (Day 2)

    Friday, October 24, 2025: In-Person Training (Day 3)

    • Scholarship funding for in-person, 3-day ROX Facilitator Certification Training (year 1)

    • Scholarship funding for in-person, professional development colloquium (year 2)

    • Travel expenses to attend facilitator training and professional development colloquium

    • 2 years of funding to implement the 20-week ROX Program for Girls with up to 10 girls/year

    • Monthly professional & leadership development with Fellowship cohort

    • $1,000 annual stipend

Dr. Patty Fellowship Funders & Partners: