The Cultural Leadership Fellowship kicked off our Winter cohorts in Mexico City! Joining us were 19 DACA recipients on an adventure of a lifetime.

We explored beautiful locations like the Frida Kahlo Museum, Xochimilco, La Basilica de Guadalupe, and Teotihuacan, a vast archaeological complex northeast of Mexico City, Running down the middle of the site is the Avenue of the Dead, linking the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Pyramid of the Sun.

Our next adventure took us to Guadalajara, where we did a tequila tour to learn about the rich history and craft behind this iconic Mexican spirit.

The Cultural Leadership Fellowship takes Europe. The fellows pictured in front of the Arc de Triomph. Along with a photo of the Eiffel tower and a group photo on the far left.

The fellows traveled to Lisbon, Portugal and visited Sintra and other historical monuments.

The fellows in Paris, France. We visited the Louvre and Luxembourg. Including other beautiful attractions.

Vero and Deisy's experience

Two fellows who shared their experience traveling to Europe. Kalesi on the left and Brenda on the right.

Vero: “Mexico brought me so much happiness. I am so thankful for Cultural Fellowship”

Deisy: “The Cultural Leadership Fellowship gave me the opportunity to explore my roots more deeply and reconnect with my homeland. The best part of this fellowship was the opportunity to meet wonderful people and collectively heal & tap into our undocujoy. This journey allowed me to reunite with family and visit places I never thought I would every see again. I am very thankful to Scholar Fund and the Cultural Leadership Fellowship for this transformative experience. I will cherish the many wonderful memories I have made with everyone involved!”

Cultural Leadership Fellowship Stories

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Vero and Deisy's experience