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Application Process
To be eligible to apply, you must:
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Be aged 18 - 30 for the full duration of the program
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Be available for pre-departure training in Canberra
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Be available and able to travel for the full duration of the international delegation you are applying for
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Be able to travel to the country of the delegation you are applying for
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Have the ability to commit at least 5 hours per week to the fellowship program
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Currently hold or can obtain a passport which is valid for at least 6-months after the end of your delegation
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Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
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Have not taken part in the Global Voices Fellowship Program before
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Personal and/or professional interest in the delegation’s purpose and issues
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Potential to gain professionally and personally from the Fellowship Program
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Intention to use this unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their communities
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A desire to upskill in policy writing to create meaningful change
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You do NOT have to have prior experience in the theme of the delegation you are applying for. Grades are NOT considered as part of the application process.
How to apply:
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Ensure you have read the requirements of a Global Voices Fellowship, and are eligible for the delegation you are applying for.
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Check whether you are eligible to apply through a distinct stream for each delegation.
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Review the Application Instructions below before submitting your application. It is suggested that you research and prepare your responses in advance. If successful, the policy problem that are presenting in your application will become the basis of your final policy paper.
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Complete the application form by the closing date at 11:59pm AEST.
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Please note that the form does not send confirmation emails after applications are submitted. If you completed the submission process and saw a confirmation message on the form, your application has been successfully received. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about your application once you have submitted it.
Accessibility and Inclusion Statement
At Global Voices we strive to create and provide valuable opportunities for all young people and are committed to accessibility, representation and inclusivity.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, gender-diverse young people, LGBTQIA+ young people, young people with disabilities, young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and young people from rural, regional and remote areas, to apply.
You are welcome to tell us about your accessibility needs, identity, background or lived experience that helps us to better understand you and what you need to ensure we are providing you with a safe, rich and welcoming experience.
You can send us an email at info@globalvoices.org.au to let us know what would assist you, or if successful in securing a Fellowship, discuss your needs with your Delegations Manager at a later stage.
I've hit submit, what's next?
After the application close date, our team will begin the assessment process. During this time, we carefully review each application.
Following the initial assessment, if you have been successful in progressing to Stage 2 of the assessment process, you will receive an invitation to submit a secondary written application (to be provided to you upon invitation). Please check your emails diligently (including spam/junk) as we are unable to extend applications timelines for anyone.
An assessment of Stage 2 applications will then be conducted by the team, followed by shortlisted candidates being invited to participate in Stage 3. This will involve an online interview with member/s of the Global Voices Executive Team. You may also be asked to provide professional references following your interview. Final selections will be made after these interviews are completed.
We aim to notify all applicants of their status within eight weeks of the application close date. If you have not heard from us by that time, please feel free to reach out. We kindly request that applicants refrain from contacting us unless it has been over 8 weeks since the application deadline.
"My Global Voices experience was nothing short of transformative. As someone with an interest in climate change but not much previous exposure to the policy/international diplomacy space, I gained an immense amount from this program."
Faith Woon, 2023 Climate COP
"The mechanisms for the decisions that affect our lives usually seem elusive. The Global Voices Scholarship program provides a launchpad for young Australians to uncover these mechanisms."
Julian Garratt, 2023 IMF/WB
"As a public school student from regional Australia, the chance to meet with individuals who are at the top of their field was an amazing opportunity and a great honour."
Callum Noone, 2023 Climate COP