Opportunity Beyond the Fellowship
When I became an FAO Schwarz Fellow I didn’t have a firm view of my path forward. I knew a few key things, that I
Serena Salgado
March 6, 2022
The FAO Schwarz Fellows Blog
The FAO Schwarz Fellows Blog
Explore personal stories and reflections from current and former FAO Fellows for a closer look at the Fellowship experience and the process of becoming a social impact leader.
Direct Service at Reading Partners New York
One of my favorite parts of my role at Reading Partners is the direct service component, where I get to tutor elementary school students one-on-one
Clara Monk
January 9, 2022
At the Intersection of Federal Policy and Direct Service: the FAFSA
A large part of my Fellowship has been working with students to complete the Federal Application For Student Aid or the FAFSA. Each year, students
Serena Salgado
December 9, 2021
FAO Schwarz Family Foundation Announces Hosts for Seven New Fellowships
BOSTON, MA. November 1, 2021 — The FAO Schwarz Family Foundation has selected six social impact organizations to host the 2022-2024 cohort of FAO Schwarz Fellows. The
Taylor Reese
November 1, 2021
Learning from COVID-19 at Reading Partners
One of the most exciting parts of my fellowship right now is the opportunity to participate in summer strategic planning for the upcoming academic year.
Clara Monk
August 27, 2021
Breaking the Digital Ice: Creative Approaches to Community Engagement
When I submitted my FAO Schwarz Fellowship application in February 2020, how could I have predicted that the world would become unrecognizable in just four
H'Abigail Mlo
July 14, 2021
Crises and Creativity: What we can learn from 2020
At Jumpstart, we emphasize the importance of young children’s capacity to learn during those critical early years, when their minds are flexible and open to
Meredith Jones
June 27, 2021
Tips on Applying For The FAO Schwarz Fellowship
When I was in college, I went to every single event my career center offered: resume writing workshops, interviewing seminars, you name it, I was
Charlotte Blackman
June 25, 2021
Becoming a Young Professional During a Pandemic: One Year In
When I applied to the FAO Schwarz Fellowship in the winter of 2020, life was different. I submitted my application before heading over to a
Serena Salgado
May 18, 2021