Deadline: November 24, 2025
The Accelerate Her Future Fellowship 2026 is a transformative 10-week Fellowship Circle created specifically for Indigenous, Black, and racialised women in Canada who aspire to build meaningful careers in business or STEM. This fully virtual programme equips participants with the tools, mentorship, networks, and confidence needed to navigate early-career challenges and access new professional pathways. The fellowship is intentionally designed to support women from equity-deserving identities, offering a structured, supportive community to accelerate their growth.
About the Accelerate Her Future Fellowship 2026
The programme delivers a thoughtfully curated blend of mentorship, learning, professional development, and community-building. Fellows gain access to interactive training environments, small mentorship groups, and peer support circles that foster practical career readiness and personal empowerment. The focus is on building social capital, strengthening soft skills, increasing visibility, and creating opportunities for long-term success in business and STEM fields.
Key Components of the Programme
1. Career Readiness Bootcamp
A dynamic virtual weekend bootcamp opens the programme, featuring industry speakers, coaching circles, and speed networking sessions. Fellows gain insights into navigating professional spaces, refining communication skills, and presenting confidently.
2. Career Learning Labs
Four themed learning labs deepen participants’ understanding of workplace challenges and opportunities. Past topics have included overcoming imposter syndrome, personal storytelling, building a professional brand, career design, and authentic networking.
3. Mentorship Circles
Fellows join small mentorship groups composed of 1–2 experienced mentors and peers. These circles meet four times during the fellowship and focus on honest career conversations, goal-setting, and navigating personal and professional challenges.
4. Wellness and Self-Care Support
Dedicated wellness sessions address the lived experiences of Indigenous, Black, and racialised women. These sessions support mental resilience, emotional well-being, and culturally informed self-care practices.
5. Community and Networking
Participants gain access to a private Slack community for continued engagement, collaboration, and peer support. Fellows also receive advance invitations and discounts for future Accelerate Her Future events, extending the network long after the 10-week programme ends.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Self-identify as an Indigenous woman (First Nations, Inuit or Métis), Black woman, or racialised woman (including Arab, Filipino, Latin American, South Asian, East Asian, and others).
- Reside in Canada.
- Be 18 years or older.
- Be either:
- a current post-secondary student (domestic or international), or
- a recent graduate within the last two years.
- Be pursuing or intending to pursue a career in business or STEM.
- Commit fully to the Fellowship Circle schedule, which includes:
- The weekend Career Readiness Bootcamp in January, and
- Weekly Thursday sessions from 22 January to 26 March 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET.
Application Requirements
- Applicants must complete demographic and open-ended questions as part of the application form.
- A two-page PDF résumé is required.
- Strong commitment to attending all programme components is expected.
- Application Deadline: 24 November 2025.
Why You Should Apply
The Accelerate Her Future Fellowship 2026 is more than a training programme; it is a career catalyst intentionally crafted to uplift women from underrepresented communities in business and STEM. Through coaching, mentorship, and community connection, participants gain invaluable insights, improved confidence, and expanded networks. This fellowship provides space to grow, reflect, and build a thriving career pathway with the support of a community that understands and champions your experiences.
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