The Atlas Corps Fellowship is a 12-18 month professional
fellowship offered three times a year for nonprofit leaders from around the
world. Fellows serve full-time at Host Organizations located either in the
United States or Latin America working on issues that complement their
expertise.
Fellows develop their leadership skills while sharing best
practices and supplement daily knowledge with theoretical topics presented in
the Atlas Corps Nonprofit Management Series.
Eligibility
The minimum requirements to apply to become a Fellow are:
- 2 or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- English proficiency (oral, writing, reading)
- Spanish proficiency (for the Latin American Fellowship only)
- Age 35 or younger when the Fellowship begins
- Applying to volunteer in a country other than where you are from
- Commitment to return to your home country after the 12-18 month fellowship.
The U.S. Fellowship begins in January, May, and September,
while the Latin American Fellowship begins in March and September. Each
Fellowship begins with a one-week orientation program, followed by 50 weeks at
your Host Organization. Fellowships may be extended by their Host Organization
for up to six months.
Application deadlines
Application to U.S.: Atlas Corps considers applications on a
rolling basis for our classes that begin in January, May, and December. You
need to apply by August 15 to be considered for the January class, apply by
December 1 to be considered for the May
class, and apply by April 15 to be considered for the September class.
Applications are accepted year-round, but earlier applications tend to be more
successful. When you apply, you should indicate for which class(es) you are
applying.
Application to Latin America: Atlas Corps considers
applications on a rolling basis for our classes that begin in March and
September. You need to apply by October 15 for the March class and apply by
April 15 for the September class. Applications are accepted year-round, but earlier
applications tend to be more successful.
Further fellowship details and application procedures can be
found at http://atlascorps.org/apply.php
