Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) Fellowship 2027

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About AFSE Fellowship

The Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) is a transformative Indigenous and Pacific-centred fellowship program based at the University of Melbourne and supported by Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland. They're building a dynamic network of Indigenous leaders and allies committed to driving Indigenous-led social change across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and Pacific Island nations. 

• Sponsor Organisation: Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE)

Benefits of AFSE Fellowship

• AFSE covers all travel expenses for the in-person sessions, which are held across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Pacific Island region, with select experiences hosted indigenous and Pacific communities.

AFSE Fellowship Requirements

• Be a citizen or permanent resident of Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia or a Pacific Island nation.
• Undergraduate degree OR 5 - 8 years of social change work experience (typically mid-career senior professionals.)
• Cannot be enrolled in other educational programs or have a thesis under examinations as of January 2027
• Not currently participating in any Atlantic Fellowship programs
• Proficient in English and can satisfy the University's English Languageentry- requirements.

Application Date and Process

The application process is a 5-page questionnaire that asks you a range of questions to best grasp your suitability for the Fellowship Year. In order to complete your application, you will need answer and provide the following.

• General eligibility questions such as Citizenship, attendance requirements etc.

• Study/Work Experience.

• CV/Resume (No more than 2 pages.)

• Current Headshot (If you don’t have one, a clear photo of your face against a plain background is suitable.)

• A two minute or less introductory video (less than 25MB file size). Please answer the below questions in your response:

  • Why will this program benefit you, your community/communities, your organisation/sector and Indigenous and Pacific peoples? 

  • Why is this the right program for you at this point in time?   

  Tips and Tricks for nailing your video:

  • Test Equipment: Check microphone and camera beforehand

  • Lighting: Position light sources in front of you to avoid being a silhouette

  • Background: Use a neutral background to avoid distractions.

  • Practice: Use the platform’s practice tool to get comfortable talking to a screen.

  • Time Management: Use a timer to ensure answers are concise and you still to the 2-minute time limit.

• Information regarding your social change initiative.

• Your leadership Journey and why you wish to complete further study.

• Two references (Please ensure you have discussed your social change initiative with the referees you provide.)

• Recommended - A formal endorsement of your social change initiative from a member of the relevant Community or Organisation. Though not compulsory, we strongly recommend submitting the completed form as part of your application.

Application Deadline

27 July, 2026

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