Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) Fellowship 2027 (Funded) – YOA

Deadline: July 27, 2026

Applications are open for the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) Fellowship 2027. The Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) is a transformative Indigenous and Pacific-centred fellowship program primarily based 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.

AFSE is constructed on a easy premise: Indigenous and Pacific Peoples have the solutions to their very own communities’ wants but additionally the world’s. The fellowship program is designed for mid-profession, group-centered people with a bias for motion. They search leaders 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 can assist bolster your impression by providing new connections, sources, and help. The objective is to see extra Indigenous and Pacific Leaders confidently driving programs change wanted to create a extra simply and equitable world.

Benefits

• AFSE covers all journey bills for the in-individual periods, that are held throughout Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Pacific Island area, with choose experiences hosted in Indigenous and Pacific communities. 

Eligibility

• Be a citizen or everlasting resident of Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, or a Pacific Island nation
• Undergraduate diploma OR 5 – 8 years of social change work expertise (sometimes mid-profession senior professionals.)
• Cannot be enrolled in different instructional applications or have a thesis below examination as of January 2027
• Not at the moment taking part in any Atlantic Fellowship applications
• Proficient in English and might fulfill the University’s English Language entry-necessities

Core Competencies

• Project Experience: Demonstrated potential to show concepts into motion
• Community Connection: Evidence of profitable collaboration with communities to create significant change
• Teamwork Skills: Strong potential to work successfully with others
• Learning talents: Critical considering, communication, creativity, strategic planning, and interpersonal expertise. Commitment to full attendance at each intensive weeks and fortnightly tutorials between modules.
• Growth Mindset: Commitment to steady studying {and professional} improvement
• Fellowship Readiness: Prepared to have interaction with and profit from each native and international fellowship alternatives

Application

The application course of is a 5-web page questionnaire that asks you a spread of inquiries to finest grasp your suitability for the Fellowship Year. In order to finish your application, you will have reply and supply the next:

• General eligibility questions comparable to Citizenship, attendance necessities and so on.
• Study/Work Experience.
• CV/Resume (No greater than 2 pages.)
• Current Headshot (If you don’t have one, a transparent photograph of your face towards a plain background is appropriate.)
• A two minute or much less introductory video (lower than 25MB file dimension). Answer the beneath questions in your response:
  • Why will this program profit you, your group/communities, your organisation/sector and Indigenous and Pacific peoples? 
  • Why is that this the proper program for you at this cut-off date?
• Information concerning your social change initiative.
• Your management Journey and why you want to full additional study.
• Two references (guarantee you might have mentioned your social change initiative with the referees you present.)
• Recommended – A proper endorsement of your social change initiative from a member of the related Community or Organisation. Though not obligatory, they strongly advocate submitting the finished kind as part of your application.

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For extra data, go to AFSE Fellowship.