BES Fellowship: Apply Now for Future School Founding Opportunities

Are you ready to transform K-12 Education for the next generation of students?

Thank you for your interest in the BES Fellowship.

While Fellowship spots in our priority regions of Arkansas, Georgia, Ohio, and Tennessee are currently filled for the 2026 cohort, BES is continuing to identify exceptional leaders now who are committed to founding high-quality, community-responsive public charter schools in the future.

By completing the BES Fellowship application now, you will be considered for future opportunities as they become available. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and promising candidates may be invited to participate in initial screening or other early selection activities. This allows us to stay connected with prospective school founders and quickly engage qualified candidates if new spots in these regions open this cycle or a future year.

Who We Are

Strong schools are built by strong leaders. For 25 years, BES has identified and prepared excellent leaders to transform education in their communities.

Since 2001, BES Fellows have founded more than 220 public charter schools that are currently serving over 75,000 students nationwide. 

About the Fellowship

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