XONORATE FELLOWS
Your freedom is the beginning, not the finish line.
A fully supported educational pathway designed specifically for people who have been wrongfully convicted and exonerated.
THE FELLOWSHIP
What Fellows receive.
- Eligibility
- Open to individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and subsequently exonerated. There is no cost to apply, and there is no minimum education level required.
- Scholarship
- Fellows receive a full scholarship covering the complete curriculum — Financial Foundations, Career Ready, Digital Future, Build Your Own, and Tell Your Story.
- Mentorship
- Each Fellow is paired with a dedicated mentor for one-on-one support through the program and into their next chapter.
- Curriculum
- Fellows complete the same five-course curriculum as Members, taught by the same instructors, and earn the same recognized certificates.
- Advocacy & storytelling
- Fellows have priority access to the Tell Your Story track, developed specifically to help exonerees share their experience safely and effectively, on their own terms.
- Application process
- The Fellows application takes about 15 minutes and covers basic information, program interests, background, goals, and any support needs. There's no cost and no obligation.