Dr. Patty Fellowship

STEP 1:

Attend an Info Session

STEP 2:

Submit Application

STEP 3:

Attend Personal Interview upon Invitation

APPLICATION TIMELINE

How it Works:

  • This fellowship is designed for women who wish to become ROX facilitators, and who are ready to step more fully into their leadership and expand their impact within ROX and beyond. 

    This fellowship is not designed for already-trained ROX Facilitators.

    To be considered, candidates will: 

    1. Attend an informational session on Zoom

    2. Submit a professional letter of recommendation* and personal essay** with the online application

    3. Attend a personal interview on Zoom

    *Professional Letter of Recommendation: obtain a letter of support from a colleague who can speak to the applicant’s leadership, professionalism, and impact in their school community

    **Personal Essay: in 500-700 words for these two prompts: 

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

    • 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 2026.

    Fellows are required to facilitate at least one ROX Program for Girls in the 2026-2027 school year and one in the 2027-2028 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 2027.

    Important Dates:

    Saturday, August 22, 2026: Virtual Training Day 1

    Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026: Fly to Columbus, OH ($550 travel stipend included in fellowship)

    Thursday, Aug 27, 2026: In-Person Training (Day 2)

    Friday, Aug 28, 2026: 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

LEGACY FUNDING PARTNERS