Application Timeline
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Fellowship Timeline
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- Early September – online applications open
- November 3 – priority application deadline (applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- November/December – interviews
- Late January – short-listed candidates selected
- February – short-listed candidates confirmed
- Spring – prepare for departure
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- Late June – training in Asia
- August-December – work at post
- January – mid-year conference
- January-May – work at post
- Mid-summer – wrap-up conference and new fellow training
- August – fellowship transition
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Finances
The fellowship is fully funded by VIA, with support from alumni, grants, and our partners.
Included:
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Not Included:
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- Approximately three weeks of training, covering program management, cross-cultural communication, leadership development, local language lessons, and teacher training
- Comprehensive emergency medical and evacuation insurance
- Living and housing stipend (based on local cost of living) while working at your post or on a short-term VIA program
- Intra-Asia travel (from training to your post and wrap-up conference)
- Language study grants and tutors are available at some posts
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- Vaccinations (cost will depend on individual insurance)
- Initial visa costs ($150-$300, depending on country)
- Roundtrip airfare to/from Asia (usually around $2,000 – China fellows receive a one-way return flight reimbursement)
- Meals and optional activities during training and conference ($300-$500)
- Traveling for vacation during post and after contract at post has ended.
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Additional Funding
Participating in the Global Community Fellowship, as a year-long internship placement, makes fellows eligible for funding through several competitive scholarships and/or grants. We encourage GCF candidates to explore these opportunities on our scholarships page and through personal research.
