Become an Atlas Service Corps Fellow


Apply to become an Atlas Corps Fellow and join a growing international network or citizen sector leaders!Atlas Service Corps is now accepting applications for the 2008-09 fellowship program. We encourage you to read the following information carefully to learn about eligibility and how to apply.

Here is the application process:

All candidates MUST:

  • Have 3-8 years of experience in the citizen sector of your home country.
  • Have a bachelor’s degree.
  • Speak, read and write English fluently. If volunteering in Colombia, you must speak, read and write Spanish fluently as well.
  • Be applying to serve in a country other than where you are from.
  • Be committed to your country and return home after the one-year fellowship program.

(Optional). Individuals may nominate candidates with the nomination form found here.

1. Candidates must read and complete the "Eligibility Survey" found at www.atlascorps.org/start-here.html

2. Candidates who meet the application criteria will be able to download the application form. If you are having trouble, email apply@atlascorps.org.

The application must also include the following items:
(a) Send two to three reference letters to apply@atlascorps.org. Reference letters from relatives will NOT be considered. Click here to download the reference letter form.

(b) Microsoft Word or PDF file of CV/resume (no longer than 2 pages – we prefer Word docs)

(c) Any other supporting documentation requested in the application


Generally, all application materials should be sent electronically to apply@atlascorps.org, if you are having trouble, then please email or call us at apply@atlascorps.org or (+1-202-669-4497) or (+571-313-0043). Our mailing information for each country can be found on the Contact Us page.

3. Applications will be reviewed by a committee including citizen sector, government and business leaders from multiple countries. Two semi-finalists will be chosen for each fellowship position by the end of May.

4. Colombian and U.S. Host organizations will conduct phone interviews with the semi-finalists in May and early June. The Host organizations will make their final recommendations to Atlas Corps and Atlas Corps will notify the top choices by mid-June.

5. The selected overseas candidates will go to the U.S. Embassy or visit their local Colombian Consulate in their respective countries mid to late June for their J-1 / Special visa interviews. If they receive their visas, then they will become Atlas Service Corps Fellows!

6. The fellowship begins with an orientation and training in late August. The $500 Fellow deposit is due on the first day of Fellow orientation.