$500 Kentucky Youth Advisory Board Fellowship
- Organization: Kentucky Historical Society
- Type: Fellowship
- Location: United States
- Deadline: December 18, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
The Kentucky Historical Society is choosing 20 Kentucky high school students for its 2027 Youth Advisory Board, which explores how the state's history connects to today's issues. Members help shape the society's student programmes and build projects that make history more accessible and encourage civic engagement. It is open only to students in Kentucky, because the board meets in person every month on the society's campus in Frankfort. **What you get:** - A one time stipend of $500 - All other programme costs covered by the Martha Layne Collins Women's Leadership Giving Circle, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and the Kentucky Historical Society - A behind the scenes look at a state history museum and the museum field - Leadership and professional skills such as organisation, teamwork, communication and negotiation - A network of students from across Kentucky **What you'll do:** - Serve a one year term from February to December 2027 - Attend a monthly in person meeting on the Kentucky Historical Society campus and a separate monthly virtual meeting on Zoom - Put in 3 to 6 hours of work at home each month - Take part in a four day summer conference, 22 to 25 June 2027, and a two day winter retreat, 10 to 11 December 2027 - Review the society's classroom and community resources, give input on new educational content and create team based projects **Key dates:** - Applications close 18 December 2026 - Selected students notified by 1 February 2027 - Term runs February to December 2027 - Summer conference 22 to 25 June 2027 - Winter retreat 10 to 11 December 2027 **More information:** - Questions go to mackenzie.scarlott@ky.gov - The application is a Microsoft Form linked from the programme page and asks for one non family adult reference
