Apply for our Student Fellowship Program

Student Fellow applications are open through January 30, to join our Spring 2025 inaugural cohort.

Eligibility for this application cycle is limited to current students at Quail Valley Middle School in Phelan, CA. We aim to open up applications to all California public school students in future cycles.

Apply to become a Volunteer

Volunteer to be a mentor for our next cohort. Applications are open through January 31, 2025 to join our Spring 2025 inaugural cohort.

Eligibility: Current high school students enrolled at a California public school or working professionals

We empower underserved students with the skills, resources, and networks to create their futures and enact positive change.

Our Mission

We envision a world where every student, regardless of background, has the freedom to reflect, dream, and build a meaningful life. In this future, students are empowered to navigate and transform complex institutions and build a world grounded in abundance, compassion, and courage.

Our Vision

Our Theory of Change

Rise Collective empowers students to understand the systems shaping their lives and build futures rooted in abundance and compassion. Through mentorship, leadership development, and career exploration, students:

  • Build confidence in their ability to create meaningful change.

  • Develop the tools to navigate and transform existing structures and institutions.

  • Gain access to resources and networks to build fulfilling lives.

  • Act as changemakers who uplift their communities and contribute to our collective liberation.

We believe that when students align their individual purpose with a broader vision of equity and shared freedom, they spark a ripple effect that transforms individuals, systems, and societies.

Courage
We empower students to lead with courage, stand up for their values, and act with honesty and accountability in the face of challenges.

Abundance
We transcend scarcity mindsets and work to create opportunities that support the flourishing of all people.

Interconnectedness
We recognize the strength in our shared humanity and the power of collaboration to create meaningful change.

Compassion
We are committed to fostering justice and dignity through peaceful, inclusive, and transformative practices.

Agency
We believe in the power of individuals and communities to envision and shape a more just and equitable world.

Our Values