Frequently Asked Questions

There are just three requirements. We welcome applications from Canadian residents, ages 25 – 34 (as of April 30, 2023), who can commit to the year-long participation requirements of the Fellowship program.

Apply by April 30, 2023 at 12am PST to participate in the 2023 – 2024 NextGEN Fellowship program. You can upload your application materials (and check requirements) over on the Application page.

No. However, if you’re under 25, we invite you to apply in the future. We’ll be waiting!

Yes. We are committed to ensure your full participation in all aspects of the program. If any individuals accepted to the fellowship have accessibility needs, the program director will ensure they are met.

In short, not much. (Did we mention the $1000 stipend?) The costs of program tuition, transportation to NextGEN gatherings, as well as meals and accommodation during those gatherings are covered. Whether you come by plane, train, or automobile, we’ll cover your travel to and from NextGEN events from anywhere within Ca…

Yes. If you’re a Canadian aged 25 – 34 who can commit to the year’s schedule, you fit the criteria, plain and simple.

Please refer to the 2023 – 24 schedule, to ensure you are available for all the scheduled virutal and in-person meetings.

No, there will be no formal programming on a Sunday.

Cardus employees and board members, along with their immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, siblings and their respective spouses) or any person living in the same households of such employees or board members, whether or not related, are not eligible to compete for a Fellowship.

Yes, the program is open to both clergy and laity who are interested in faith, vocation, leadership, and public life and public policy.

You will be included in a growing community of young leaders, invited to special Cardus events, and have opportunities to meet and connect with Cardus team and community working on a wide range of projects. All Fellows will also receive a stipend of $1,000 to assist with book purchases and use at their discretion in r…

The week will be broken into morning and afternoon sessions (9am-12pm and 2 – 5pm) Monday through Friday, with a concluding session Saturday morning. There will be breaks between sessions for lunch and any personal or work-related business.

The in-person requirements are jetting across Canada (all expenses paid) to spend four weekends and one week seminar with us over the course of the year. The rest of the time commitments are virtual — attending monthly Zoom connects and arranging monthly meetings with one’s program mentor. Allowances will be made for pe…

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All events throughout the year are planned with public health guidelines and protocols in mind, and may be subject to change as we approach them. If Covid restrictions prevent us from meeting, we will not change gathering dates, but pivot to gathering online.