Results Canada Fellowship program

we’re looking for the next generation of advocates and leaders

Passionate about ending extreme poverty? Want to learn more about advocacy? You’re in the right place.

We are now accepting applications for the Winter/Spring Cohort (January-May 2025). For those interested in the Fall/Winter Cohort (August-December), fill in our interest form to be the first to know when to send in your application!

Welcome to the Results Canada Education and Advocacy Fellowship Program, a 5-month hands-on advocacy and leadership training program that will develop your skills in generating the political will to end extreme poverty. It is open to individuals aged 18 years and older who are based in Canada, and who want to go deeper in their learning and commitment to make meaningful impact.

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Over the course of the program, you will meet virtually with other participants (Fellows) as a group to:

develop your leadership, communication and advocacy skills
deepen your understanding of global health and extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries
take action in the form of writing to the media (letters to the editor and op-eds)
raise awareness and voice opinions on social media
engage with federal government decision makers to guide them towards decisions that give people living in poverty the health, education, and opportunity they need to thrive.

Backed by the in-depth research and legislative expertise of Results Canada staff and partners, Results Fellows will realize the incredible power they possess to use their voices.

what you get as a Fellow

receive training and support over 5 months to become a powerful advocate and leader
learn about global health, the causes and consequences of extreme poverty, and the solutions to address it
learn how to communicate powerfully and to write impactful letters to the media
learn how to influence your Member of Parliament (MP) and senators on issues that matter, like health equity, quality education, and economic inclusion
take action on a monthly basis on our calls-to-action
start your own Results group or help a local Results group grow and thrive
participate in webinars where you will hear from inspiring speakers
meet like-minded individuals, network and create meaningful relationships

how you can qualify

Passion for creating change and ending poverty
Ability to commit 2-4 hours per week
Open to individuals brand-new to Results and anyone who has been a Results Canada volunteer for 6 months or less (as of the start of the cohort)
Proficiency in English is mandatory but proficiency in French is a definite asset (the program will be in English)
Commitment to:

join monthly Fellowship call
join monthly Action Kick-Offs call
join other calls as opportunities come up (webinars, advocacy training workshops etc.)
accomplish monthly Fellowship goals and progress reports
join and interact on Slack (collaborative online platform)

At least 18 years old (at the start of the Fellowship)
Based in Canada for the duration of the program (with a keen interest for people in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador)
Past experience in student or community activism, political campaigns, or other anti-poverty or social justice focused activities preferred

how you can apply

The application for the 2025 Winter/Spring Fellowship cohort is open – the last day to apply is October 31, 2024.
To apply, fill out this online application form.
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
Selected candidates will be informed by December 1, 2024.
For those interested in the Fall/Winter Cohort (August-December), fill in our interest form to be the first to know when to send in your application!

Results Canada is committed to working within an anti-racism, anti-oppression, and anti-colonial framework and our anti-oppression values can be found here. We strongly encourage applications from women, racialized people, Indigenous people, migrants, people with marginalized sexual or gender identities, and people living with disabilities. We invite candidates to share how they personally identify in their application if they wish to do so. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us as soon as possible of any particular adaptive measures you might require.

Fellow alumni spotlights

Check out our Fellow spotlights below and read up about all our volunteers to find out more what you can be a part of.

see all our Fellow spotlights