Application Tips

Whether you are in the process of applying for the Omidyar Fellows program or another opportunity, here are some helpful tips:

General

• Your application should reflect your best work
• Be authentic - the real you is superior to a projected you
• Learn from the process - the application process should be reflective

Biography

• Make it comprehensive so that it can be a standalone piece
• Include your current job title and company
• Reference the current Fellows' biographies as examples

Letters of Support

• For your letter of support from a colleague outside of your organization, carefully select someone who knows you well and can clearly speak about recent examples of your work/achievements 
• Your letter from a colleague should share new insight about you that goes beyond your resume
• The letter of support from your chief executive should describe your leadership in the organization and discuss how your growth is expected to continue beyond the Omidyar Fellows program
• With both letters, the writer should describe a significant accomplishment that you have achieved or contributed to in the context of your professional career
• Both letters should be on letterhead, if applicable, and include a signature

Resume

• Clearly and succinctly describe your responsibility for each job 
• Highlight your achievements
• Have someone proofread your resume
• Select a font that is legible across platforms

Essay

• Include a header with your name on all pages