Candidates are assessed on the basis of the following criteria. Candidates’ experiences should demonstrate these competencies. Referees are asked to address these criteria in their letters of reference.

• Maturity (self awareness/respect for others)
• Leadership (initiative/ability to work with others)
• Critical thinking skills
• Research and writing abilities
• Motivation
• Language skills

Candidates are selected by a committee comprised of 1834 Fellowship coordinators, OBVC Board and advisory members.

Eligible candidates must apply using the secure online 1834 Fellowship application system.  Each candidate will be asked to submit the following documents to support their application:

• Personal Statement:  Candidates must describe in 400 words or less how they anticipate contributing to and benefiting from the Programme.
• Contact information for letters of reference:  Candidates must provide contact information for at least TWO referees who have agreed to write confidential letters of reference in support of their application. One referee should be academic and one must be from an employer or community member. Candidates may identify a third referee at their discretion. Candidates are responsible for ensuring that letters are submitted prior to the application deadline.
• A resume that includes the following information:  Contact information, education, employment experience, extracurricular and volunteer activities.

All applications are strictly private and confidential.

Candidates are selected by a committee comprised of OBVC Board and advisory members.

The Selection Committee will review all applications completed by the January 29th submission deadline.  All supporting references must be submitted by February 6th at the latest in order for an application to be considered complete.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their application is complete.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews in February or early March.  All candidates will be notified about their application status by the end of March.