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1<\/h3>

What is the idea behind this fellowship?

“Yes.”<\/p>

2<\/h3>

What is the eligibility criteria?<\/p>

“Applicants must have two other jobs, a master’s degree, and the ability to work for free.”<\/p>

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3<\/h3>

What is the duration of the fellowship?<\/p>

“It is a 12-month programme…that requires lifetime commitment. Our fellows also help us with fundraising to keep the fellowship alive and actively mentor our future cohorts without pay.”<\/p>

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4<\/h3>

What are the fellows supposed to do?<\/p>

“We believe in autonomy. The fellows will find their calling on the go.”<\/p>

5<\/h3>

Is this a paid opportunity?<\/p>

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“Yes. You will be paying an exorbitant application fee.”<\/p>

6<\/h3>

What is this ‘local immersion programme’ mentioned in the brochure?<\/p>

“We’ll spend a week learning about the communities…by taking selfies with the locals, eating a traditional meal, and leaving before sunset.”<\/p>

7<\/h3>

What does mentorship look like?<\/p>

“You will have two mentors: one who is always on leave, and the other who is burnt out.”<\/p>

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8<\/h3>

What do the training sessions involve?<\/p>

“You will be staring at a powerpoint presentation of stock photos with diverse handshakes. This will teach you everything you need to know about community engagement.”<\/p>

9<\/h3>

Is there anything else that the candidates should be prepared for?<\/p>

“We might lose funding at any point, but why should that bother you?”<\/p>

10<\/h3>

Do you have an alumni engagement programme?<\/p>

“Yes, they will have a lifetime subscription to our newsletter full of unpaid internships, and will frequently engage with our holiday wishes and calls for donations.”<\/p>\n

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