Action Canada Fellowship

Author

Ziyaan Virji
January 28, 2025

Deadline: Mar 11
Eligibility: Canada (Under 35)
Description:  

We are looking for emerging leaders who:

  • Are curious;

  • Have an intense desire to learn and understand Canada and its future public policy choices better;

  • Are strongly motivated to share, collect, analyse and appreciate different perspectives;

  • Inspire change by identifying potential areas to influence and asking difficult questions intended to understand trade-offs;

  • Are interested in self-reflection and stretching themselves as leaders;

  • Are excited by the idea of collaborative leadership, working in teams and taking action;

  • Are open to develop real relationships and long-lasting friendships with a diverse group of leaders;

  • Want to engage in civic engagement and dialogue;

  • Have a track record of leadership, work experience, achievement and impact in their respective field or community; and

  • Can commit to an intensive and immersive learning experience consisting of four week-long study tours, 10 virtual sessions and 8-10 hours of individual work a week on their research project throughout the Fellowship year.

Of note:

  • There are no fees associated with the participation in the Fellowship program;

  • All costs associated with the Fellowship (travel, accommodation, meals, etc.) are covered by the Fellowship program;

  • The Action Canada Fellowship is open to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents;

  • The program is for emerging leaders, with a focus on those under 35, but there is no age  maximum for Action Canada Fellows;

  • We accept applications from all sectors, regions in Canada, in English and French;

  • Bilingualism is not a selection criterion;

  • Each Action Canada Fellowship cohort aims to reflect the country’s population in geography, cultures, political views, economic background, language and gender, and represent a range of personal and professional experiences; and

  • We are committed to reducing barriers to applying to ensure all interested individuals can apply.

Application Link: Apply here