Atlas Corps Fellowship Application

Atlas Corps Fellowship Application

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The Atlas Corps Fellowship Program strengthens leaders and organizations in the nonprofit sector through a 12 or 18 month international exchange for skilled, nonprofit professionals. Atlas Corps is helping to create a world where talented individuals and good ideas in the nonprofit sector cross borders to share best practices, learn new perspectives, and address the world’s most pressing social challenges. Applying to be an Atlas Corps Fellow is a competitive process, but one that provides for a fantastic educational opportunity.

In order to sponsor candidates to come to the U.S. for one year as a Fellow we require detailed information about each applicant. The U.S. Government requires much of the information we are asking for below. Please answer each question honestly and accurately.

It is critical to be honest and complete in your application. If you are found to be dishonest in the application, not only will you not be accepted as a Fellow, but you will be sent home if you have been accepted. Honesty is a paramount value at Atlas Corps.

Spring Fellowship

·  Applications Accepted: August 15th – October 15th

·  English Test and Interviews for Semi-Finalists: October 15th – December 15th

·  Fellowship Start Date: March 1st

Fall Fellowship

·  Applications Accepted: February 15th – April 15th

·  English Test and Interviews for Semi-Finalists: April 15th – May 15th

·  Fellowship Start Date: September 1st

·  3 or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector

·  Bachelor's degree or equivalent

·  English Proficiency (oral, writing, reading)

·  35 or younger

·  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

Step 1: Prepare your responses

Use this document to prepare your responses and save it for your records. Answer all of the questions before you start your online application. Please abide by the character restrictions. We will only accept online applications.

**We do not accept applications through email.

Step 2: Fill in Online Application

Once you have answered all of the questions in this Word document, input your responses into the online application using your answers in this document as a guide. **You cannot save your responses on the online form and you must complete the application in one sitting.

Step 3: Personal Biography and Essays

Download the essay questions and submit them to at the same time as you submit your online application. We will not review applications until we receive essays.

Step 3: Recommendation Forms

Atlas Corps requires two (up to three) letters of recommendation from individuals who know you in a professional capacity and can write about your skills and experiences as well as your potential for success as an Atlas Corps Fellow. Please download the recommendation form and send it to your recommenders. Deadline for recommendations is October 15th. Applications without at least two recommendations will NOT be considered.

Application Checklist:

¨  I have read the eligibility requirements and application instructions

¨  I have filled in my responses in the Word document and saved it for my records

¨  I have filled in my responses in the online application

¨  I have completed and submitted my essays to

¨  I have sent a request and recommendation form to at least two individuals and notified them of the October 15th deadline

Please fill out the following information honestly and accurately.

* Starred fields are required

*First Name:

Given Name

*Last Name(s):

Family Name(s)

*Date of Birth:

(mm/dd/yyyy):

*Gender:

*E-mail Address:

*Telephone Number:

include country code

*Mailing Address

Where you currently live (Street)

*City:

Where you currently live

*State/Province:

Where you currently live

*Zip/Postal Code:

Where you currently live

*Country:

Where you currently live

*Place of Birth (City):

*Place of Birth (Country):

*Citizenship:

Country/Countries of Citizenship (list all)

*Priority Region:

What region of the world are you from

·  Australia

·  Central or South America

·  East Asia

·  Eastern Europe

·  Europe

·  Middle East/ North Africa

·  North America

·  South Asia

·  Sub-Saharan Africa

Religion (optional):

·  African Traditional

·  Baha’i

·  Buddhism

·  Chinese Traditional

·  Christian

·  Hindu

·  Judaism

·  Muslims

·  Sikhism

·  Nonreligious

·  Unknown

·  Other:

*Marital Status: (single, engaged, married)

If married or engaged, please complete the next question as well.

Marital Status Continued:

If married or engaged to be married, please provide the Name, Date of Birth, and Nationality of your spouse (or fiancée). Please keep in mind that Atlas Corps will not sponsor J-2 visas for Fellow spouses or children.

Skype Account:

If you do not have a Skype account, you will need to register for one should you advance to the semifinal round. We will use Skype video for interviews. Sign up for a free account at skype.com.

Twitter Account:

*Application History: (yes/no)

Have you applied to be an Atlas Corps Fellow before?

Applicant Source:

Please let us know where you learned about Atlas Corps.

· 

·  AIESEC

·  Ashoka

·  Atlas Corps Alumni

·  Atlas Corps Fellow

·  Atlas Corps Host Organization

·  Blog Posting

·  Change.org

·  Developmentex.com

·  Devnetjobs.org

·  Facebook

·  Google

·  HelpArgentina

·  Idealistas.org

·  Idealist.org

·  iVolunteer.org

·  Peace & Collaborative Net.

·  Propoor.org

·  SomosMas

·  Twitter

·  U.S Peace Corps

·  U.S. State Department/ USAID

·  YNPN/YPFP

Application Source Other:

*$500 Deposit: (yes/no)

There is no cost to apply. However, if you are selected as an Atlas Corps Fellow, you will be required to give a US$500 deposit, which will be returned to you at the end of the fellowship year, as part of the End of Service Award, provided the fellowship is completed in good standing. (Please make sure you read the Benefits and Responsibilities page of our website.) Will you be able to provide this deposit? If not, please explain why in an email to with the subject line "Fellow Deposit."

*Consent: (yes/no)

By selecting the box below, I agree to the Terms and Conditions of Atlas Corps, outlined at http://www.atlascorps.org/apply.html. I certify that I have completed this application honestly and to the best of my ability.

*Passport Number:

*Place of Issue:

*Date of Issue:

*Expiration Date:

Note: Applicants that advance to the final round must have a passport valid until at least six months after the program start date.

Please answer the following questions in 800 characters (about 100 words) or less.

*International Travel (yes/no):

Have you traveled to the United States or overseas before? If so, where and when? If you've previously traveled to the U.S., please list the date(s) of all visits, indicate the purpose of your travel, and the type of visa(s) you held.

U.S. Visa Info (yes/no):

If you have traveled to the U.S., have you ever stayed longer than permitted by the immigration officer at the point of entry? If so, why?

*Lived in the U.S.? (yes/no)

Have you ever lived in the United States? If yes, please explain the situation in detail. Please indicate your legal status during your stay (e.g. studying/working on non-immigrant visa, lawful permanent resident (LPR), asylee, refugee, citizen, etc.).

*Visa Denial? (yes/no)

Have you ever been denied a visa?

Visa Denial Cont.

If yes, please state the country that denied your visa application and briefly describe the facts surrounding your application and refusal.

*Relatives in the U.S.? (yes/no)

Do you have relatives living in the United States? If so, please state your relationship, and their visa/status (citizen, legal resident, other).

*Highest Level of Education:

Please choose the highest level of education received.

·  Some high school

·  High School Degree/ GED

·  Some College/ Undergraduate Education

·  College Degree-a bachelors degree or equivalent

·  Some Post-Graduate Education

·  A Post Graduate Degree (e.g. Masters or PhD)

*Educational Institutions:

Please list all Educational institutions and degree information, starting with your bachelor’s degree. Please provide the title of your degree, area of study, university name, and graduation date.

*Present Professional Info Description:

Title, Organization, Dates of Employment, and Description. Place limit to 800 characters or 100 words

*Years of Experience:

How many years of nonprofit (NGO/social/citizen) sector experience do you have? Experience in the areas of corporate social responsibility, government entities, and volunteer activities may be taken into consideration.

Please list the five more recent/relevant employment experiences:

*1. Title, Organization, Dates of Employment, Brief Description

*2. Title, Organization, Dates of Employment, Brief Description

3. Title, Organization, Dates of Employment, Brief Description

4. Title, Organization, Dates of Employment, Brief Description

5. Title, Organization, Dates of Employment, Brief Description

*Skills

Please list transferable skills you have acquired through your education and work experience. E.g. social media, website development, fundraising, program management, etc. Limit to 100 words

*Areas of Expertise:

Choose up to 5 areas in which you have the most experience. Do NOT choose more than five.

·  Art, Architecture, Music

·  Children and Youth

·  Civic Engagement, Participation and Politics

·  Computers, Technology and e-philanthropy

·  Conflict Resolution

·  Disability Issues

·  Economic Development and/or Business Entrepreneurship

·  Education and Academia

·  Environment and Ecology

·  Foundations/ Fundraising/ Philanthropy

·  Human Rights and Civil Liberties

·  Health Issues

·  Human Trafficking

·  Law and Legal Assistance

·  Leadership Programs

·  Media, Journalism, Marketing and Public Relations

·  Microfinance/ Microcredit

·  Peace, War and Conflict Resolution

·  Poverty, Hunger, Housing or Homelessness

·  Population Growth/ Demography

·  Race and Ethnicity

·  Religious and Spiritual Issues

·  Social Entrepreneurship

·  Wildlife and Animal Welfare

Areas of Expertise (other):

*English Proficiency

Written (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Fluent):

Spoken (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Fluent):

*Language Proficiency Details:

Where did you learn English? Have you taken the TOEFL, Michigan or other worldwide valid English as a second language exam? If so, what was your score?

Languages Spoken: (list all)

*Please list any significant leadership roles (32,000 characters)

*Please list the awards/recognitions you have received and a brief description of each (32,000 characters)

Atlas Corps requires two (up to three) letters of recommendation from individuals who know you in a professional capacity and can write about your skills and experiences as well as your potential for success as an Atlas Corps Fellow.

Recommenders:

*First Name:

*Last Name:

*Email Address:

*Title and Organization:

*First Name:

*Last Name:

*Email Address:

*Title and Organization:

In the online form please indicate who your recommenders will be. Download the recommendation form from our website and send it to your recommender with the appropriate deadline. Applications without at least two recommendations will NOT be considered.