Southern Education Leadership Initiative
Developing the Next Generation of Education Policy Leadership
SEF aspires to develop the next generation of education policy leadership, and since 2004 has provided trainings and paid summer internships to a diverse and inspired group of 150 college and graduate level students interested in working with nonprofits and foundations to make systemic changes in Southern education policy and practice.
Apply to become a SELI Intern
Learn more about the program’s eligibility requirements here. Application for 2013 SELI internship is closed.
Meet the Young Leaders of SELI
Meet our 2012 Interns!
Meet our 2012 Interns!
Meet our 2012 Interns!
Meet our 2012 Interns!
Meet our 2012 Interns!
Meet our 2012 Interns!
Meet our 2012 Interns!
Meet our 2012 Interns!
Meet our 2012 Interns!
Meet our 2012 Interns!
Watch interviews with alumni!
Where are SELI alumni today?
How to Become a SELI Placement Site
Learn more about how to apply to host a SELI Intern and the application process here.
Sponsor an Intern
SEF has worked with a variety of corporations and philanthropists throughout the region to partner in supporting young leaders to participate in SELI. If you are interested in learning more about how you can sponsor a SELI intern, please contact Vanessa Elkan, Program Officer velkan@southerneducation.org.