Q: What are the criteria for applying for the fellowship?

Criteria Between the ages of 23 – 35 Must Hold at least a 4-year B.Ed. degree/PGCE Currently teaching in a South African school Between 2 -5 years teaching experience Proven potential to become a change agent Demonstrated desire to bring positive change in the South African schooling system

Question 1

What are the criteria for applying for the fellowship?

Juanitill Pettus · Accepted Answer

Criteria

Between the ages of 23 – 35
Must Hold at least a 4-year B.Ed. degree/PGCE
Currently teaching in a South African school
Between 2 -5 years teaching experience
Proven potential to become a change agent
Demonstrated desire to bring positive change in the South African schooling system

Question 2

What happens when the fellowship ends?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

The fellowship programme runs for 12 months. However, as an alumnus, you will continue to play an integral role in the network and future fellowships.

Question 3

What can I expect after the year is over?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

As an alumnus of the Teachers CAN fellowship programme, there will be opportunities to engage in the broader network, participating in Teachers CAN events as well as helping drive the growth and mobilisation of the network.

Question 4

Will there be any homework assignments during the fellowship?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

No, there will be no homework assignments during the fellowship.

Question 5

If the immersions are happening in my province or town, can I travel to the immersions daily?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

No, these will be residential immersions where all fellows are expected to be staying at the arranged venue.

Question 6

What are the out-of-pocket expenses I can expect?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

Out-of-pocket expenses include transport to the most convenient airport when out-of-province.
Transport to the pick-up spot when the immersion is in your local province.
Any meals not provided by the programme.

Question 7

What costs are covered?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

Economy-class flights for out-of-province fellows.
Where an economy-class flight route is not possible, the fellow will be provided with a bus ticket from their province.
Accommodation and meals.
Shuttle from designated pick-up spots to the venue for in-province fellows.

Question 8

Where will the immersions be held?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

The immersions will be held in Johannesburg or Cape Town. This will be confirmed closer to the start of the fellowship.

Question 9

Can I leave early if I have scheduling conflicts during an immersion?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

No, there is no substitute for your presence at immersions. Participation is mandatory for all required programme activities. As a fellow, you are expected to be on time for each session and to be present for the duration of the immersion.

Question 10

How long does the fellowship take?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

There are three immersions over 12 months taking place in the March, June, and September public school holidays.

Question 11

Do you make exceptions to the age requirement?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

Eligible applicants must be between 23 and 35 years of age as of the application deadline.

Question 12

Are applications reviewed on a rolling basis? Will I stand a better chance if I apply earlier?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

No, applications are not reviewed until after the application deadline. Applying earlier will not affect the outcome of your application as they will all be reviewed together.

Question 13

How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect the Teachers CAN fellowship programme?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

Depending on the health circumstances in South Africa, and government guidance in 2022, the fellowship may be run via a home-based online arrangement.

Question 14

Can I bring my spouse and/or family with me to the immersions?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

We strongly encourage you to consider your family as you make the decision to apply for this fellowship. Fellows are strongly discouraged from bringing their family or spouse with them to the immersions as full attention will be required to benefit holistically from the fellowship.

Question 15

I do not have South African citizenship. Can I still apply?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

Yes, the applications are open to all teachers teaching in South Africa regardless of nationality.

Question 16

I am in a wheelchair; will provisions be made for me?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

Yes, persons with additional needs are encouraged to apply.

Question 17

What happens if I fall ill?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

In the case of absence due to illness, unavoidable travel or family crisis, Teachers CAN must be informed well in advance and prior to the start of the immersion. Decisions on how to proceed will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Question 18

What happens if I cannot attend all three immersions? Can I only attend one immersion and choose which one it will be?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

Fellows are required to attend all three immersions.

Question 19

If I am accepted to the fellowship, can I defer my participation until the following year?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

No, you cannot defer your application. If you are no longer able to participate in the programme in 2022, you would have to apply again for the fellowship in 2023.

Question 20

When will I find out if I have been successful or unsuccessful?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in February 2022.

Question 21

How will Teachers CAN confirm receipt of my application?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

The application form will auto-generate a receipt and send a copy of your responses to the e-mail address you used. This will be your confirmation.

Question 22

Can I update my application after I have submitted it?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

No, you can only submit your application once. If you resend your application, the first application to be received will be assessed.

Question 23

I am having technical problems completing the application form. What do I do?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

For best results, please use a stable and secure internet connection and a platform such as Google Chrome or Internet Explorer. We suggest that you first save your work on a Word document and then transfer your answers to the application form when you have secure internet and are ready to submit your application.

Question 24

Can I apply by sending my CV and motivation letter to the email address provided instead of filling in the application form?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

o, all applications must be submitted using the application form. Applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Question 25

When are applications due for the fellowship?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

Applications for the 2022 fellowship is now open. Closing date: 17 January 2022

Question 26

Can I apply if I work at a private school?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

Yes, you can apply if you work at private school in South Africa. However, you will need to be available during the period South African public schools are on holiday.

Question 27

What can I expect after the year is over?

aodesign · Accepted Answer

As an alumnus of the Teachers CAN fellowship programme, there will be opportunities to engage in the broader network, participating in Teachers CAN events as well as helping drive the growth and mobilisation of the network.