Thank you for your interest in applying for the Connecticut Sun "Change Can't Wait" Fellowship presented in partnership with the Tow Youth Justice Institute (TYJI) at the University of New Haven and Our Piece of the Pie, Inc. This fellowship is designed to empower young people (15-22 at time of enrollment) passionate about civic engagement through social justice, leadership, and advocacy. Please review and complete each section before submitting your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Eva Ott Hill, Project Coordinator, Tow Youth Justice Institute, eotthill@newhaven.edu or 203-544-3275. Applications are due August 22, 2025. In Person sessions will be hosted primarily at Our Piece of the Pie, Inc, 20-28 Sargent St #2, Hartford, CT 06105. Alternate locations may be offered in the Greater Hartford Area. Tentative Session Dates (4:00PM-5:30PM): - October 3, 2025 - October 17, 2025 (Virtual) - November 7, 2025 - November 21, 2025 (Virtual) - December 5, 2025 - December 19, 2025 (Virtual) - January 9, 2026 - January 23, 2026 - February 6, 2026 - February 20, 2026 (Virtual) - March 6, 2026 - March 20, 2026 (Virtual) - April 3, 2026 - April 17, 2026 (Virtual) - May 1, 2026 - May 22, 2026 (Virtual) - June 5, 2026 - June 19, 2026
Please provide contact information that we can use to reach you during the summer. Notice of acceptance will be sent out by August 22, 2025. Please remember to check your preferred contact method regularly.
This section is required for applicants under the age of 18. If you are over 18, please skip this section.
Please let us know if you will require support for transportation to In-Person program sessions. This will not have an impact on your application. If selected for the program our team will work to support your needs to participate.