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Futuro Leaders Fellowship Program

LAUNCH YOUR SUCCESS WITH THE WMHCC

The Futuro Leaders Fellowship is specifically designed for Michigan Latinx college students. This Fellowship offers exceptional professional development to enhance your leadership, expand your network, and support you as a professional!

Your experience participating as a Fellow provides an impressive start to your professional resume. Whether you’re on track to land an internship or a full-time job opportunity, you will have extraordinary opportunities for personal and professional development.

The 2025–2026 Fellowship application will open in February. Want to be notified as soon as it opens? Complete our interest form and a WMHCC team member will follow up. Could we also add the interest for into the website.

The Fellowship Program run from October 2026 – March 2027

Fellowship Details

The Fellowship will require active and engaged participation of 20 hours per semester to receive the full benefits of the Fellowship.

All sessions run from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM unless otherwise noted (dates and times are subject to change).

Fellows are required to attend an additional 1-2 monthly in-person events per semester (such as networking events, lunches, etc) outside of the monthly sessions.

Eligibility Details

Latinx candidates must be working towards a post-secondary degree or certificate
Have a minimum of 24 credits or two semesters completed (sophomore, juniors, and seniors) are all welcome to apply
Must actively participate in all in-person fellowship sessions. Sessions occur once a month for six months on Thursdays from 5-7:00pm
All majors are encouraged to apply

We welcome students from community, private, and public colleges/universities to apply.

Benefits

Application Details

In order for your application to be considered, you must complete and submit all of the following materials:

1. Submit the Fellowship application form

2. Upload your Letter of Intent* (Limit your letter to approximately 500 words)

3. Upload your Resume*

4. Upload a Business Professional Headshot*

If you need support taking a business professional headshot, please visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/y68as7yr

Futuro Leaders at a Glance

Semester 1

(September- December)

1:1 mentoring sessions with your Success Navigator
Monthly cohort sessions Networking with our Employer Partners
Get Focused: The Summit
¡Conéctate! Regional Latinx Networking Events with LEADeres and Fellowship Alumni
LinkedIn profile building Internship search and placements
WMHCC End of the Year Breakfast

Semester 2

(January - March)

Optional 1:1 mentoring sessions with your Success Navigator
Continued internship search and placements
Monthly Cohort Sessions
¡Conéctate! Regional Latinx Networking Events with LEADeres and Fellowship Alumni
LatinXcellence Graduation

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to live in Michigan to apply and participate in this fellowship?

No! If you are enrolled in a Michigan college/university and have a minimum of 24 credits or two semesters completed (sophomore, juniors, and seniors) are all welcome to apply

Is this Fellowship virtual or in person?

Our fellowship is in-person only, so Latinx college talent in the state of Michigan can participate and connect with their peers during required in-person events each semester.

How long is the Fellowship?

Our 6-month fellowship takes place from October -March and has a summer jump start with an Alumni Social.

Are Undocumented and DACA-mented students eligible to apply?

Yes!

What if I am ineligible?

You may still be able to utilize WMHCC’s general coaching services! Contact our Talent Development Team for more information.

Get Access to Exclusive Content!

During our Fellowship, you will have the opportunity to engage with our partners, grow your network with similar career-minded peers, and priority registration to regional events. That also includes connections to accomplished Alumni, invited national guest speakers, and investment partners from a variety of industries who generously give of their time to build and connect with our Fellows.

Being a part of our Fellowship also means joining a new community. As a Futuro Leader Fellow, you will have opportunities to connect with other Michigan Latinx students, get to know their stories, and grow in our collective community. As well as our exclusive benefits which include: