Sister Carol Coston, OP, Fellowship

A Fellowship that helps college students learn about, and practically apply, Catholic Social Justice. Learn valuable skills from NETWORK's teams and travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in our democracy. The 2026 application will be available on 9.01.25. Students of all faiths are encouraged to apply. Space is limited!

A Unique Catholic Social Teaching Opportunity

With the Sr. Carol Coston, OP Fellowship, NETWORK honors the legacy of Sister Carol Coston, an Adrian Dominican Sister (OP) by providing a paid opportunity for students to participate in NETWORK’S advocacy at the federal level, as we work to achieve an inclusive, multiracial, multi-faith democracy. The fellowship awards students with a position in a learning community of young justice seekers for one academic year.  

Coston Fellows form a nationwide community of student leaders organizing to advance NETWORK’s policy agenda at Catholic colleges and universities.  

The Fellowship at a Glance

Coston Fellows study principles of Catholic Social Justice, and engage in advocacy work with the guidance of the program coordinator, and NETWORK staff. 

At the conclusion of the fellowship, Coston Fellows will understand social justice through the lived experiences of real people and will learn to:

  • Articulate a social justice policy agenda  
  • Engage in coalition-building on campus and in their communities
  • Plan public actions, like prayer vigils, sign-on letters, prayer walks, and more
  • Coordinate nonpartisan voter registration campaigns
  • Write effective letters-to-the-editor
  • Organize and lead virtual and in-person Member of Congress office visits (in-district and Washington, D.C.)  

Can we answer any questions for you?

Chelsea is NETWORK’s Grassroots Mobilization Outreach and Education Coordinator. Please reach out to her at info@networklobby.org.