About the Application

There is a joint application for Coaching Fellows and Coaching Mentors on which you will be able to indicate your preference. We encourage applications from across all age groups, gender identities, sexual identities, religions, and backgrounds.

In order to apply to the Rhize Coaching Fellowship, you must complete all of the following by the deadline.


The GCF Application includes the following:

  • Contact information (name, email, address, etc.)

  • Resume (.pdf format strongly preferred)

  • Eligibility questions

  • Contact details for one reference

  • Essay questions that can be answered in written or video form

Reference letter: All applicants must ensure that their reference has emailed their reference letter to Rhize. Your reference should be someone who has worked with you in your activism work. It can be a peer or the leader of a movement or organization or a mentor.

Reference letters should answer the following questions:

  • How long have you known the applicant? 

  • In what context have you worked with them or gotten to know them?

  • Please describe your understanding of the applicant’s work with activists and social movements.

  • Please share a concrete example that describes the applicant’s competencies on training, facilitation or project management.

  • Please share a concrete example of an incident or situation that describes the applicant’s communication skills, conflict resolution skills and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

  • Please give us two reasons why you are convinced that the applicant would be a good fit for the Rhize Coaching Fellowship.

  • Letters of reference should be formatted accordingly:

    • The letter should be on official organizational letterhead (if applicable) and signed by the referee

    • Letters should be submitted as .pdf files

    • The file name should be: Applicant Name - RCF 2023

    • When complete, your reference should email their letter directly to [email protected], subject line: Reference Letter for Candidate Name

Final notes about the application

All applications will not be considered complete until we have received your application AND reference letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to give individual status updates. Please do not contact Rhize staff to check on the status of your application. If you are invited for an interview, you will receive an email by December 11th. Final decisions will be announced by January 9th. We do however welcome any questions about the program or eligibility!

NOTE: Application materials, whether written or recorded, must be submitted in English in order to be evaluated.