Application Overview

The FIRE Fellowship application process involves the following steps:

Learn about The FIRE Fellowship (including prerequisites) by reading the provided materials and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
Complete and submit an application. The application submission window is from November 1, 2019 to December 21, 2019. Please allow enough time to submit a completed application by midnight on December 21. If this is a hardship, or for questions regarding the application process, write to contact@ojaifoundation.org.
If requested, provide any additional information and/or participate in an in-person and/or Zoom interview.
Applicants will be notified of their standing by January 31, 2020.

Calendar

Application Timeline Summary

Application period opens: November 1, 2019

Priority submission deadline: December 21, 2019

Applicants notified of standing by: January 31, 2020

FIRE Fellowship Application

Please note, all questions with an (*) are required.
If you have any questions regarding the application, please send an email to contact@ojaifoundation.
Participant Name*
First Last
Email*
Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Main Phone*
Alternate Phone
Resume*
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Max. file size: 8 MB.
Submit a 1-page resume with relevant work, service experience, and education.
Cover Letter*
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Max. file size: 8 MB.
Submit a 1-page letter (250 words or less), explaining your interest in the fellowship, including responses to the questions: Why is now the right time in your life to participate? And, Why you are a match for The FIRE Fellowship?
Letters of Recommendation/References*
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Up to three letters of recommendation from references who can speak to your service, leadership, and ability to make good use of the fellowship. Please include reference email and phone contact info with the letters.
Letter from Home Organization or Community (OPTIONAL)
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Max. file size: 8 MB.
If you are coming from an organization, community, or project that will benefit from your participation in FIRE, please include a letter from a representative describing the organization, community, or project, and how your participation relates.
Short Answer Questions: Please complete the short answer questions listed below (150 words or less for each, or 8 minutes total for audio or video submission). Note the answers to these questions do not need to reiterate the information in your cover letter.
I intend to submit my responses:*
- in a video.
- in an audio file.
- in writing below.
Please send video/audio files to contact@ojaifoundation.org
1. Share a brief story about a project or accomplishment that you consider significant in your career/life. Include a brief description of your responsibility/role.
2. What is the problem that most needs your attention in the world right now? What is the core issue? What are your responses?
3. Describe a time when you have faced uncertainty, ambiguity, or not knowing. How did you deal with it? What did you learn?
4. What project might you undertake with the monetary award?
5. How would you describe your relationship with fire? What would you like to learn related to fire?
6. How do you envision that FIRE will enable you to serve your community/organization?
7. If you are offered the fellowship are there any reasons why you would not be able to accept the seat?
8. Anything else that you want us to know?
How did you hear about the course or program you are applying for?*
If other, please explain:
Would you like to receive The Ojai Foundation e-newsletter?*
- Yes, please add me to your email list.
- No, thank you.
- I already receive The Ojai Foundation e-newsletter.
Would you like to receive the Youth Passageways e-newsletter?*
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- No, thank you.
- I already receive the Youth Passageways e-newsletter.
Phone
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