Whether you are a new or returning applicant, we encourage you to upload your resume, and a recruiter will get in touch with you within 2-3 days to schedule an informational phone call. This is the perfect opportunity to learn what’s new about the selection process and Fellowship experience before submitting a formal application.

Next, we’d like to learn about you through our online application. The application consists of questions about your background, qualifications, vision for a school, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The application takes approximately 60-90 minutes to complete. Note that you will not be able to save your work and return, so the online application must be completed in one sitting. 

Time between steps 1-2: Approximately 1 week

After BES reviews your online application and resume, you may be invited to participate in a video interview, answering a series of questions via webcam from the point of view of a proposed school leader. As a small team, we aren’t able to invite everyone to take part in a live interview with a recruiter, so we want to give qualified candidates the opportunity to speak about their experiences and vision for a school.

This step typically takes approximately 45-75 minutes. Candidates are advised to be in a quiet place. This does not need to be scheduled and requires no preparation.

Time between steps 2-3: Approximately 1-3 weeks

After BES reviews video interview submissions, select candidates are invited to participate in a 45-60 minute Zoom interview with members of the selection committee. In preparation for this interview, candidates are asked to do pre-work to learn more about their proposed region and their rationale for their school model.  

Time between steps 3-4: Approximately 2-4 weeks

After the first Zoom interview, select applicants will be invited to participate in the final interview process, which consists of a virtual group case study facilitated by two members of the BES Fellowship team; pre-work for your final individual interview; and a final individual, virtual interview with members of the BES Leadership team and/or the BES Fellowship team.

Time between steps 4-5: Approximately 2-6 weeks

Depending on the Fellowship track and/or region, candidates may be asked to interview with local partners or funders before a final decision is made. In these instances, the selection of a candidate is a mutual decision between BES and the partner organization, with BES managing the process to ensure consistency and equity.

Please email recruiting@bes.org with questions about the application process.