Deadline: 1-Feb-23
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is currently anticipating that the next round of the International Youth Fellowship Program, commencing in June 2023, will involve travel and field placements in AKDN countries of operation in Africa and Asia.
The decision on whether to send successful candidates overseas will be reviewed prior to commencement of the program, with a final decision to be made based on public health guidelines in Canada and in the countries of placement.
Founded in 1989, the AKFC International Youth Fellowship program is a 9-month professional development program for Canadians seeking hands-on experience in international development. The Fellowship includes three unique streams: International Development Management (IDM) and International Microfinance and Microenterprise (IMM). Fellows are placed with field partners in over 13 different countries.
How long is the Fellowship?
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The Fellowship program is nine months in duration, and consists of:
- a 3-week management training seminar in Ottawa (May 28 – June 17, 2023)
- an 8-month overseas placement (July to February)
How many Fellows are selected to participate?
- Each year AKFC selects between 10 and 25 Fellows to participate in the Fellowship. The number of candidates selected varies based on available funding and finding the suitable candidates for the available placements.
Eligibility Criteria
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All Fellows must meet the following application criteria:
- Hold, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution by April 30, 2023, with a record of strong academic performance
- Will not be enrolled in any educational program for the duration of the Fellowship program (June 2023 – February 2024)
- Demonstrated a commitment to international development through related volunteer, professional or academic experience
- Be 30 year of age or under on or before February 1, 2023
- Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
- Be fluent in English
- Present all appropriate documentation (CVs, degrees, transcripts, references, etc.)
- There is no flexibility on the eligibility criteria, and any applications not meeting the requirements will automatically be disqualified.
For more information, visit Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
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