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Empower by Navigator | BIPOC Public Affairs Fellowship   

Creating more opportunities for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour youth in public affairs.

Navigator’s Empower Public Affairs Fellowship is a learning program designed to make careers in public affairs more accessible to Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour students, including those who may have had limited exposure to the field.

The fellowship is open to post-secondary students and provides an introduction to public affairs through a six-week seminar. Participants will have the chance to learn about the field in a welcoming environment, connect with professionals at Navigator, and gain valuable skills and knowledge to help them explore career opportunities in the industry.

Our goal is to break down barriers and help create a more diverse, inclusive, and supportive public affairs industry where all students—regardless of background or experience—feel empowered to succeed.

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About

The Empower by Navigator Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour Public Affairs Fellowship is a program that encourages post-secondary students to start and advance their careers in public affairs.

Our six-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 60-90 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.

Fellows will have the opportunity to exercise their public affairs muscle in a final capstone project, to be assessed by a panel of seasoned Navigator practitioners.

The fellowship also offers continued mentorship for those interested in pursuing a career in public affairs through networking opportunities.

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 final year of a four-year bachelor’s degree, a two-year associate degree, or a technical/vocational program. Current graduate students and those who completed their graduate program in 2025 are also eligible to apply;
  • Must identify as a member of the Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) community;
  • Keen interest in understanding public affairs and communications;
  • Completed course work in political science, communications, business, or any other relevant field is an asset; and
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

How to Apply

To apply for the BIPOC Public Affairs Fellowship:

  • Review the eligibility requirements
  • Submit a copy of your Cover Letter and Resume to fellowship@navltd.com

The deadline to apply has been extended to July 31, 2026.

The fellowship will begin on August 17, 2026, and take place on Wednesday evenings (6:30pm ET).

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