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Atlas Corps Fellowship in the United States

Last verified 25 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

The Atlas Corps Fellowship places mid-career social-change leaders from Africa and around the world at top US nonprofits for 12–18 months of professional development, leadership training and cross-cultural exchange in Washington, DC and other US cities.

Provider
Atlas Corps
Host country
United States
Deadline
Rolling (multiple cohorts per year)
Region
North America

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Mid-career social-change professionals aged 23–35, with at least two years of relevant work experience, a Bachelor's degree, English fluency, and a commitment to return home after the fellowship. Nationals of countries outside the United States, including all African nations.
Funding
Stipend, health insurance, travel and accommodation support
Study level
Professional
Deadline
Rolling (multiple cohorts per year)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Mid-career social-change professionals aged 23–35, with at least two years of relevant work experience, a Bachelor's degree, English fluency, and a commitment to return home after the fellowship. Nationals of countries outside the United States, including all African nations.

Recorded funding information

  • Stipend, health insurance, travel and accommodation support

About the Atlas Corps Fellowship in the United States (2026)

## About the Atlas Corps Fellowship Atlas Corps is one of the leading international leadership fellowships for emerging social-impact leaders. Fellows serve 12 to 18 months at top US-based nonprofits and social enterprises while completing a structured leadership-development curriculum. ## What is offered - Monthly living stipend - Health insurance - Round-trip airfare to the United States - J-1 visa sponsorship - Housing allowance or coordinated host-family / shared housing - Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab curriculum - Access to a global alumni network of 1,000+ leaders ## Host organisations Past hosts include Ashoka, Acumen, the Brookings Institution, Save the Children, the World Resources Institute, IREX and the Inter-American Development Bank. ## Eligibility - Age 23–35 at the start of the fellowship - Minimum 2 years of professional experience in the social sector - Bachelor's degree or equivalent - Proficiency in English (written and spoken) - Commitment to return home after the fellowship to apply learnings - National of any country outside the United States ## How to apply Applications open in multiple rolling rounds per year (typically spring and fall cohorts). Apply via atlascorps.org/apply with CV, essays, references and a video introduction.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Stipend, health insurance, travel and accommodation support

Atlas Corps Fellowship in the United States eligibility

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  • Mid-career social-change professionals aged 23–35, with at least two years of relevant work experience, a Bachelor's degree, English fluency, and a commitment to return home after the fellowship. Nationals of countries outside the United States, including all African nations.

Atlas Corps Fellowship in the United States document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Atlas Corps Fellowship in the United States 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://atlascorps.org/atlas-corps-fellowship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Mid-career social-change professionals aged 23–35, with at least two years of relevant work experience, a Bachelor's degree, English fluency, and a commitment to return home after the fellowship. Nationals of countries outside the United States, including all African nations.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Rolling (multiple cohorts per year). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Atlas Corps Fellowship in the United States deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Rolling (multiple cohorts per year). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Rolling (multiple cohorts per year)

      Provider deadline information: Rolling (multiple cohorts per year). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Last checked 5/25/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Atlas Corps Fellowship in the United States?+

    Mid-career social-change professionals aged 23–35, with at least two years of relevant work experience, a Bachelor's degree, English fluency, and a commitment to return home after the fellowship. Nationals of countries outside the United States, including all African nations.

    What funding does the Atlas Corps Fellowship in the United States offer?+

    Listed funding: Stipend, health insurance, travel and accommodation support. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Rolling (multiple cohorts per year). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://atlascorps.org/atlas-corps-fellowship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Mid-career social-change professionals aged 23–35, with at least two years of relevant work experience, a Bachelor's degree, English fluency, and a commitment to return home after the fellowship. Nationals of countries outside the United States, including all African nations.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Rolling (multiple cohorts per year). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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