Application: Professional Development Fellowship
WE are excited to welcome you to the application process for the Professional Development
Fellowship! To be considered as a Fellow with Free The Children, Me to We and We Day, each
applicant is required to meet the outlined criteria and submit the following application.
All applicants must be graduates and over the age of 18.
Application process:
Step 1: Complete the below contact form, questionnaire and personal essay
Step 2: Submit below application form, with resume and 2 reference letters
Step 3: Formal in-person interview
Contact Form:
Full Name (please print):
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Permanent Address:
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Telephone contact:
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Fellowship Questionnaire:
What is your past and current involvement with the organization? 250 words
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What is your relevant background and experience that you bring to the Fellowship? 250 words
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What are you professional goals for the Fellowship? How will you benefit from being mentored
by a senior team member? 250 words
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What will you hope to learn from working with a cohort of Fellows for the duration of the
Fellowship? 250 words
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Fellowship Essay:
Please write a “personal statement” that describes a picture of you as a person, your personal
priorities, that will give insight into who you are. 500 words
Be prepared to speak to your personal statement in the interview.
*Attach essay to application
2 Letters of Reference:
Please keep in mind that a recommendation letter should address:
 The applicant’s intellectual merit and strength of character
 The significance of the Fellowship within the applicant’s field and beyond
 The applicants preparedness to undertake the Fellowship