Are you a change maker passionate about racial equity? If yes, then apply to join the 2021 Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE) Fellowship Program.

Fellowship in AFRE is grounded in a deep respect and appreciation for diverse experiences and perspectives and what they can build collectively. Each year they accept 20 high-impact change-makers from South Africa and the United States into the fellowship, which consists of an 18 months-long, non-residential experience that builds knowledge and capacity to effectively address the causes of racial inequality and to imagine more equitable futures.

AFRE builds upon—and reinvigorates— this rich history of exchange by creating a transnational space for leaders to come together to explore, imagine, experiment and build long-term solutions for impactful change.

Fellowship Supports

AFRE supports Fellows’ participation and leadership development through:

• International travel and accommodations in South Africa and the United States
• Technological equipment to facilitate participation in virtual programming
• Professional coaching, networking and financial resources to advance racial equity projects
• Communications services for public identity-development, including a headshot, bio, and media training
• USD $10,000 in funding to cover personal costs associated with participation
• Access to Columbia University coursework upon graduation
• Connection to a global community of Atlantic Fellows working for change

Eligibility Criteria

This programme is for individuals who are committed to achieving equity, have a track record of significant impact, and deeply value dialogue with, and learning from, diverse perspectives and voices as a critical step towards achieving societal transformation. There are no academic qualifications required to apply. 

The Fellows share the following characteristics. They are: 

• Experienced in their field of work with a track record of impact in furthering racial equity
• Proposing work with the potential to significantly advance the development of new policy, institutions and/or narratives for greater equity
• Willing and able to navigate and learn from diversity and complexity on a local and global scale
• Committed to working with and supporting others to achieve individual and collective impact.

For more information, visit AFRE.