Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) Program 2026 (Funded) – YOA

Deadline: July 28, 2025

Applications are open for the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) Program 2026. The Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) is a transformative Indigenous-centred fellowship program based mostly on the University of Melbourne and supported by Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland.

They are constructing a dynamic community of Indigenous leaders and allies dedicated to driving Indigenous-led social change throughout Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and Pacific Island nations. The fellowship program is designed for mid-profession, group-centered people with a bias for motion – these prepared to rework daring concepts into actual-world initiatives that advance social fairness for Indigenous peoples.

Whether you’re working in group organisations, authorities, enterprise, healthcare, or the humanities, AFSE gives the connections, assets, and assist to confidently drive the change wanted to create a extra simply and equitable world.

Benefits

Foundation Year (2026)

• Fee-free University of Melbourne grasp’s diploma in social change management
• All prices coated for your Foundation Year, together with journey, lodging, cultural actions, and program occasions (dinners, graduations, and so on.)
• Generous stipend allowances to assist along with your on a regular basis bills and different wants for participation
• Personal educational assist with one-on-one tutoring, group study periods, and studying help
• Free psychological well being companies from Indigenous psychologists and counsellors
• Disability assist to make sure equal entry
• Plus entry to the total vary of assist companies obtainable to all University of Melbourne college students.

Lifelong Fellowship (2027 and past)

• Up to $30,000 for your social change initiative {and professional} improvement
• Lifelong membership to the Global Atlantic Fellow community
• Continued engagement with AFSE via mentoring alternatives, occasions, and promotion of your work

Eligibility

Indigenous peoples and allies (non-Indigenous people with confirmed expertise collaborating with Indigenous peoples or communities) who meet the next eligibility standards can apply.

• Citizenship: Citizen or everlasting resident of Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, or a Pacific Island nation.
• Experience: Undergraduate diploma OR 5 – 8 years of social change work expertise (usually mid-profession professionals aged 25-65).
• Education Status: Cannot be enrolled in different academic applications or have a thesis below examination as of January 2026.
• Fellowship Status: Not at present taking part in any Atlantic Fellowship applications.
• Language: Proficient in English.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Valid passport (or means to acquire one)
  • Availability to journey for seven weeks all year long (journey locations embrace varied areas throughout Australia and New Zealand)
  • Australian pupil visa required for Pacific Island passport holders

Application

Applications shut 11:59 pm (AEST) on Monday, 28 July 2025.

Click here to apply

For extra data, go to AFSE Program.