At the Surge Institute, we develop and support leaders who reflect the communities they serve and impact. Through our programs, we provide emerging education leaders with a safe space to be seen, empowered, and equipped to drive meaningful change and expand opportunities for all students.

Join us for Ignite & Inspire on April 21, a virtual information session where you’ll learn more about Surge,  our application process and what we are looking for, and engage with our community.

We’re excited to share that the application is open for the 2027 Surge Fellowship Chicago and Surge Academy Detroit cohorts. If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we invite you to apply.

Key Dates for Chicago:

• Priority application deadline – May 29, 2026
• Final application deadline – June 12, 2026

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Key Dates – Detroit:

• Priority application deadline – June 5, 2026
• Final application deadline – June 20, 2026