Empower by Navigator | BIPOC Public Affairs Fellowship  – Navigator

Creating more opportunities for BIPOC youth in public affairs.

Navigator’s BIPOC Public Affairs Fellowship is a learning program that aims to break down barriers limiting BIPOC post-secondary students from pursuing careers in public affairs.

The fellowship provides post-secondary students with an opportunity to explore a career in public affairs through an eight-week seminar. Fellows learn from, and network with, Navigator’s public affairs practitioners and are provided with the support, knowledge, and skills needed to enter and thrive in the industry.

Through the BIPOC Public Affairs Fellowship, Navigator’s goal is to help increase diversity in our industry while creating an environment that is more inclusive and welcoming to all.

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The Empower by Navigator BIPOC Public Affairs Fellowship is a program that encourages post-secondary students to start and advance careers in public affairs.

Our eight-week program, led by Navigator’s public affairs experts, provides in-depth learning about the industry with a focus on communications, media relations, public affairs campaigns, crisis response and reputation management and government relations.

Each week, Fellows participate in a 120-minute module that includes a lecture on the topic of the week, as well as a practical or case study component where learnings are applied to real life situations.

Candidate Requirements

Post-secondary students that meet the following eligibility criteria are welcome to apply for the BIPOC Public Affairs Fellowship at Navigator:

Candidates should be in the last year of a 4-year bachelor’s degree or can be current graduate school students. Applications from graduate students who completed their program in 2023 will also be accepted;
Must identify as a member of the BIPOC community;
Must have a keen interest in or curiosity about public affairs;
Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills; and
Completed course work in political science, communications, journalism, or any other relevant field is an asset.

How to Apply

Applications are now closed – thank you for your interest. Follow us on social media for program updates.

Empower by Navigator | BIPOC Public Affairs Fellowship