The Atlas Corps Fellowship Program 2023-24 is open to social change leaders from around the world, the fellowship program will run for a duration of 12-18 months beginning in 2024.
This prestigious fellowship presents a unique opportunity for emerging leaders from around the world to participate in a fully-funded leadership development experience in the United States of America.
The program is designed to provide talented individuals with the necessary skills and exposure to create a positive impact in their communities and the world.
Atlas Corps Fellowship Program
The Atlas Corps Fellowship Program is a competitive initiative that selects young professionals and social change agents to participate in a 12-18 month professional exchange in the United States.
Fellows are placed at host organizations, where they gain hands-on experience and contribute their expertise to address critical social issues.
Eligibility Criteria Atlas Corps Fellowship
In other to be considered eligible for Atlas Corps Fellowship and Leadership Development Programs 2023-24, applicants must fulfill the following conditions:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
- English proficiency in both oral, writing, and reading is a required
- The age requirement is 35 years maximum or younger at the commencement of the Fellowship
- The Atlas Corps Fellowship Program is open for applicants from most countries (except the U.S.)
- Candidates must have commitments to return to their home country after the 12-month Blended Fellowship
- Be committed to addressing critical social issues in their country or region;
- Applicants must be willing to live on a basic stipend that covers food, shared housing, and local transportation;
- Applicants should have up to two or more years of professional experience within at least one of the Organization’s five main skill areas mentioned below
Eligible Skill Areas
- Communications
- Marketing
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Data Analysis
- Operations & Human Resources,
- Partnership-Building
- Business Development
- Project Management.
Application Process
Applications for Atlas Corps Fellowship program are done on a rolling basis and year-round, However, Atlas Corps usually opens special recruitment campaigns that focus on candidates with specific backgrounds in high demand.
Kindly visit https://atlascorps.org/apply/ for up-to-date information on deadlines and opportunities.
Shortlisted candidates then participate in a virtual interview, where their skills, experience, and commitment to positive change are assessed.
Benefits of the Atlas Corps Fellowship
The Atlas Corps Fellowship offers a wide range of amazing benefits, this includes:
- Provision of a travel and living expenses
- Fellows also gain access to an extensive network of global change-makers and potential collaborators.
- The fellowship provides an opportunity for fellows to gain exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of global challenges.
- Fellows will have opportunities to initiate social impact projects, addressing issues such as education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.
Required Documents
- An undergraduate transcript or diploma
- Two references
- Work Samples of your work to provide evidence of applicants applicant’s professional skills.
- An up-to-date Resume/CV
