1
What is the idea behind this fellowship?
“Yes.”
2
What is the eligibility criteria?
“Applicants must have two other jobs, a master’s degree, and the ability to work for free.”
3
What is the duration of the fellowship?
“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.”
4
What are the fellows supposed to do?
“We believe in autonomy. The fellows will find their calling on the go.”
5
Is this a paid opportunity?
“Yes. You will be paying an exorbitant application fee.”
6
What is this ‘local immersion programme’ mentioned in the brochure?
“We’ll spend a week learning about the communities…by taking selfies with the locals, eating a traditional meal, and leaving before sunset.”
7
What does mentorship look like?
“You will have two mentors: one who is always on leave, and the other who is burnt out.”
8
What do the training sessions involve?
“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.”
9
Is there anything else that the candidates should be prepared for?
“We might lose funding at any point, but why should that bother you?”
10
Do you have an alumni engagement programme?
“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.”
