Pastor Fellows

Fellowship National Parters

Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) : Vote Everywhere

AGF’s Vote Everywhere program is a national, nonpartisan, civic engagement movement of student leaders who work to register voters, bring down voting barriers and tackle important social justice issues. The Pastor Center launched the partnership between ASU and AGF during the inaugural year in 2015.

Fair Elections Center: Campus Vote Project

The Pastor Center selects, trains and mentors ASU’s Democracy Fellows, who are on-campus student leaders and strengthen both campus and broader community democratic engagement. These students promote nonpartisan voter registration, lead conversations about democracy and voting-rights legislation, and work to build lasting civic momentum across ASU and beyond.

2025-2026 Fellows

Center & fellowship Overview

The Pastor Center empowers students through mentorship, professional networking, and skill-building experiences that prepare them for meaningful civic engagement. The Pastor Fellowship is offered in partnership with the Andrew Goodman Foundation and the Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project.

Fellowship-specific stipend per semester active
Build and strengthen leadership skills in communication, public relations, community organizing, outreach, and campaign planning
Learn about the legacy of Congressman Ed Pastor, Arizona political history, and other change makers
Network with practicing public servants

Support voter registration, voter education, and get-out-the-vote efforts on campus
Organize and collaborate with students, clubs, and social organizations around voting and social issues
Create programs and initiatives focused on civic and political issues beyond elections
Plan events and programming that advance the mission of the Pastor Center and its fellowship partners
Recruit and mentor volunteers and future fellows

Currently enrolled and accepted in an undergraduate or graduate program at Arizona State University
Preference for undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Interest in voter engagement and public and/or community service
Students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply
Ability to commit to at least one year of active engagement

February 9th: Interest form opens
April 6th: Deadline
April 27th: Acceptance Period
May 1st: Last day to sign contract
August 27th: Orientation

Application

Applicants from the West, Polytechnic, and Downtown campuses will be prioritized, however students from all campuses and fields of study are welcome. Freshman and Sophomores are encouraged to apply.