Who can apply?
- The national fellowship page says the program is open to undergraduates of all majors and that education coursework is not required. It does not publish a minimum class year, GPA, citizenship rule or prior-teaching requirement.
- Applicants rank preferred affiliate locations, and selection committees review the application. Site dates, subjects and local participation requirements can differ, so a national application does not replace the chosen affiliate's details.
- Fellows participate in a nine-week summer program, teach academic and enrichment classes and complete extensive training and coaching. Confirm that the full schedule at every location you rank fits your calendar.
The national page confirms a living stipend but not its amount, housing or uniform dates. A location is not a practical option until you have checked that affiliate's complete terms.
Dates, pay & program timing
The Summer 2027 application was available at review. The early deadline is January 14, 2027 and the regular-decision deadline is February 25, 2027; neither has a published closing time. The national page promises a living stipend but does not state an amount, housing support or uniform term dates. Those practical terms must be checked for each affiliate.
These details reflect the sources at the review date. An overview is not a live job offer. Check the official page for today's application status and the selected opening's written terms.
How to apply to Breakthrough Collaborative
- Review the national fellowship page and the affiliate map, then rank only locations where you can complete the local summer calendar and make a realistic housing and transportation plan.
- Build examples that show you can explain an idea, accept coaching and maintain a commitment to students. Follow the live application for its required questions and uploads; the public national page does not enumerate every application component.
- Submit by January 14 for early consideration or February 25 for regular decision. Save the confirmation and verify stipend, dates and housing directly with any affiliate that advances you.
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How to prepare a stronger application
Choose a short teaching example before an interview or demonstration: one concept, a clear objective, a way to check understanding and a backup explanation. The goal is not to imitate an experienced teacher; it is to show that you notice whether learners are following and can adjust.
Research each ranked affiliate's students and summer model. Explain why near-peer teaching appeals to you and how you would contribute to a demanding team culture, using a real example of collaboration or service rather than a broad statement about wanting to help.
Your preparation, on this device
Make it a plan.
Checking an item saves this program. These are planning prompts, not a substitute for the employer's full requirements.
Add a stage & next actionBreakthrough Collaborative: questions before applying
Do I need to be an education major?
No. Breakthrough says undergraduates of every major may apply and no education coursework is required.
Is the Teaching Fellowship paid?
The national page promises a living stipend but does not publish a dollar amount. Confirm the amount and payment schedule with the affiliate.
How long is the fellowship?
Breakthrough describes a nine-week summer program with more than 100 hours of training and continued coaching.
Official sources & update notes
We reviewed these publisher pages on . They establish the program facts above; our preparation suggestions are independent editorial guidance.
- Summer 2027 deadlines, undergraduate eligibility, nine-week term, stipend and location ranking
- Breakthrough's 25-affiliate network and independently operated local programs
We do not infer deadlines, remote eligibility, or guaranteed offers from older recruiting cycles. Read our editorial process.