We expect all fellows to produce drafts of personal statements to be submitted to universities (which we will help edit), carry out EITHER two social justice/community service events and conduct a research project on a social justice issue. Reflections on organizing events will be posted on social media platforms and this website (i.e. blog, podcast, video, spoken words, etc). We will work with our fellows to go over CVs, personal statements, have check-in calls on the application process, and to provide support needed with navigating the world of higher education.

We are looking for university students in their final year, or recent graduates, who are looking to apply and matriculate into postgraduate studies, starting in the following year. We are especially looking for folks who come from marginalized backgrounds and under-resourced neighbourhoods, and who are traditionally excluded from higher education. We also look for fellows who are passionate about social change and justice and are committed to building an equitable future.

Absolutely. This fellowship has been designed to work around full-time studies and professional work.

Yes, all fellows will be paid a stipend for their work and to offset the costs of applications.

While we will not reject prospective fellows from participating in the program if they studied in a non-English speaking university, transcript must be accompanied by official translations and fellows must also be able to have strong spoken and writing English skills. While we also are firmly committed to decolonizing the academy and de-centering the Anglo-centricism of higher-education, the unifying language of all our team members is English. Thus, applicants must be aware that the entirety of the program will be conducted in English.

Fellows can be located anywhere in the world! Our fellowship program is to be conducted entirely through virtual means and thus in order to be eligible, fellows must have access to Internet and email. Fellows must however be willing and able to commit to all requirements of the fellowship.

In order to apply, prospective fellows must submit an application to the email below with the subject line “SustainED Fellowship” with copies of their CV, 1 letter of recommendation, and a 1-2 page motivation letter of their commitment to the fellowship program and their research/organizing ideas.