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Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship

Applications Due June 30, 2024

In 2021, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation (ABMF) launched the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship, a fully-funded continuing education program for American high school teachers and their students.

During the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship, teachers participate in a rigorous six-month online program, followed by a study visit to Poland (Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz). 

Auschwitz Legacy Fellows come from all 50 states and constitute a wide corps of skilled educators who are integral to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation’s efforts to share the universal lessons of Auschwitz all over the United States.

Eligibility:

  • The program is available to high school teachers teaching English, history, social studies, or related subjects who have never visited Auschwitz-Birkenau.
  • Participation in the program is free of charge (double occupancy hotel accommodations, meals, and international flights included); upon acceptance, Fellows will be asked to contribute $150 to help offset administrative costs. Those who prefer single occupancy will incur additional costs. 

As an Auschwitz Legacy Fellow, you will: 

  • Travel to Poland in the summer of 2025 for a week-long experience, which will include Warsaw, Krakow, and Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Participate in an educational program that revolves around “Auschwitz Legacy,” a 45-minute educational film about WWII, the Holocaust, and Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Receive multiple resources for you and your students, with the “Auschwitz Legacy” film at the center of the curriculum; the provided resources will allow you to meet relevant guidelines and standards
  • Gain special access to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum’s remote guided visits for your students
  • Become a lifelong Auschwitz Legacy alum and learn from and contribute to a community of teachers from all across the U.S. for whom it is essential to address these topics in the classroom
  • Establish a relationship with the Holocaust Center that will give you and your students access to our resources

If you are interested in becoming an Auschwitz Legacy Fellow, you: 

  • Will be expected to plan to teach in the classroom for at least another five years
  • Are available to participate in a year-long program, including a week-long trip to Poland
  • Are prepared for an active experience in Poland, which will include a lot of walking and long days

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.