Apply for the Catalyst Fellowship - The Opportunity Trust

Thank you for your interest in the Catalyst Fellowship program. We are excited to have the opportunity to get to know you better and learn more about your vision for a powerful learning community for students in St. Louis. Click here to learn more about the Catalyst Fellowship.

The Basics
Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone #*
How did you hear about Catalyst?*
If referred by someone, please share their name.
Demographics
We aspire to create a cohort that is diverse across many dimensions. This section is optional and has no bearing on acceptance.
Race/Ethnicity
Gender Identity
Did you grow up in a low-income family?
- Yes
- No
- Decline to answer
Other attributes that you believe might bring diversity to the cohort?
Your interests, goals, previous experience
Please upload your current resume*
Accepted file types: pdf, wrd, Max. file size: 50 MB.
What is your current role?*
At what institution do you currently work?*
Why are you interested in the program? What are you hoping to take away or accomplish?*
Part of the power of this cohort is the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from equally passionate leaders across the city. What “superpower” would you bring to the group?*
Share an example from the last few years where you wanted to enact a change in your classroom school, or organization. What were you attempting to do? What ultimately happened?*
Given your role, what were the most important 1-2 goals you had this past year? Where did you land against those goals? Why?*
Other
Are you confident that you are able to attend all of the dates of the program?*
Catalyst Fellows will meet on: Wednesday Nov. 1 - Friday Nov. 3 out of town innovative schools visit; Saturday, Dec. 2; Saturday, Jan. 13; Saturday, Feb. 3; Saturday, Mar. 2; Saturday, April 13
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure
Do you have any additional questions about the program or context that you would like to share?

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Demographics

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