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AtlasCorpsApplicationToUSFall2010-Part 1
AtlasCorpsApplicationToUSFall2010-Part 1
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.
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
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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.
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.
Download the essay questions and submit them to apply@atlascorps.org at the same time
as you submit your online application. We will not review applications until we receive
essays.
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:
*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
*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:
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:
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
*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 INFORMATION
*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.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
*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.
*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
*English Proficiency
Written (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Fluent):
Spoken (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Fluent):
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
*Please list the awards/recognitions you have received and a brief description of
each (32,000 characters)
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
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.