The Zaentz (Master's) Fellows Program
This fellowship, graciously funded by the Zaentz Charitable Foundation, is designed to support the leadership development of graduate students interested in early childhood. The Zaentz Fellows Program provides a tuition-free opportunity for students to deepen their knowledge of early childhood content, engage with the Stanford Center on Early Childhood (SCEC), as well as build connections and community with professionals from different parts of the early childhood ecosystem. Fellows will learn about current issues and challenges that are impacting young children and families today. Beyond the fellowship period, the program will serve as a sustained professional community for fellows.
Individuals seeking admission to the following Master's programs are eligible to apply for the fellowship for AY 2026-27:
- Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies (POLS)
- Learning Design and Technology (LDT)
- Global and Comparative Education (GCE)/International Education Policy Analysis (IEPA)
- Education Data Science (EDS)
The Fellows for the inaugural 2025 incoming cohort have been selected. The application period for AY 2026-27 admissions is open until Jan. 8, 2026. Learn more about Stanford Graduate School of Education admissions here.
For questions about the Zaentz (Master's) Fellows Program, please contact Michelle Gatmaitan.
Meet the 2025-26 Zaentz Master's Fellows
Kwasi Adi-Dako | 
Charlotte Barron |
Sosi Day | 
Miranda Xin |
Ellie Yang |