Fellowship Program Application Form

BLACK YOUTH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM - 2021 COHORT APPLICATION
Thank you for applying to the Black Fellowship Program! The Black Youth Fellowship (BYF) seeks to place highly motivated, passionate, and hard-working young people on a fast track to success. BYF is a professional and leadership development program focusing on building the next generation of Black public servants - providing training, mentorship, internship, and an opportunity to get involved in a community project. The BYF is a four-month program, with the inaugural cohort beginning January 2021. Three to four months of intensive training and mentoring are complemented by a 12-week placement in the office of a Member of Council. The program is building on the success of the Muslim Youth Fellowship, now in its fourth year. Who is the ideal applicant? The ideal applicants are individuals who are eager to build their political literacy, deepen their understanding of municipal governance, have a desire to benefit their communities, and develop strong leadership skills that will hopefully place them in prominent decision-making roles in the future.

Commitments: The BYF placements will run from the beginning of February to the end of April. There will be both part-time and full-time opportunities, ranging from 20-30 hours. Prior to the placements, we will be hosting a series of pre-internship training workshops that will take place on weekends, 1-2 weekend days in a month. Program timeline: Early January - Early May.

There are three parts to the application: Personal Information, Short-Answer Questions, and Supporting Documentation.

Please prepare the following documents in advance and in PDF format before starting the application process in order to make things easier for you:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter: please describe to us your skills and experience, your interests, and what you hope to get out of the fellowship/expectations (1-page maximum)
3. Three professional references, including one from any political work or volunteering: please provide the full name, professional/job title, their relationship to applicant, email, and a phone number.
Important: You may use the "back" button to make changes to the application as you work. Once you press "Submit," you will no longer be able to edit the form.
Part One: Personal Information
Please provide us with some background information:
Full Name

First NameLast Name
E-mail
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Gender Identification and Pronouns
Other Identities
(This information allows us to better understand how reflective our pool of applicants is in relation to Toronto’s diverse Black communities such as ethnicity, languages spoken, Indigeneity, etc.)
Current Level of Academic Study
(E.g., Recently Completed Highschool, Undergraduate Student, Recently Completed Undergrad, etc.)
Name of Institution (if applicable)
Program of Study (if applicable)
Expected Graduation Date (if applicable)

MonthDayYear

Part Two: Short-Answer Questions
Please answer the following short-answer questions in 150 words or less for each:
What motivates you to get involved in politics?

Please answer in 150 words or less0/150
Describe the experience (employment or volunteer) you have already gained in the field of politics?

Please answer in 150 words or less0/150
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What are some of your aspirations, professional and/or otherwise? What steps are you taking currently, outside this fellowship, to reach you goals in five years?

Please answer in 150 words or less0/150
What do you hope to gain from taking part in this fellowship? How do you think this experience will help you in achieving your professional goals?

Please answer in 150 words or less0/150
What does anti-racism/anti-oppression work mean to you? What are the two or three major racial inequities that concern you? How do you see yourself playing a role in addressing those racial inequities?

Please answer in 150 words or less0/150
What strengths do you bring to the fellowship and how do you think you can help strengthen the fellowship program?

Please answer in 150 words or less0/150

Part Three: Additional Documentation
Please provide the following key documents in PDF format:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter: please describe to us your skills and experience, your interests, and what you hope to get out of the fellowship/expectations (1-page maximum)
3. Three professional references, including one from any political work or volunteering: please provide the full name, professional/job title, their relationship to applicant, email, and a phone number. Please include this in a document.
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BLACK YOUTH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM - 2021 COHORT APPLICATION

Part One: Personal Information

Part Two: Short-Answer Questions

Part Three: Additional Documentation