You’ll respond to one written question and complete a virtual interview where you answer four questions. All details can be found in the Application Overview document.

A key quality we look for in our Fellows is commitment. In past years, some Fellows who didn’t complete the training either struggled through the projects or dropped out of the program. By structuring intake in two stages, we ensure that those who advance are committed and well-prepared, increasing their chances of successfully completing the Fellowship.

Your performance in the Foundations Certificate will focus on both completion and the quality of the deliverables you submit. In addition, your final interview in July/August will assess the skills and knowledge you have gained from the modules over the summer.

If you do not complete the Foundations Certificate by our selection dates in July/August, you will not be invited to interview for a spot in the Impact Consulting Fellowship.

If you don’t make it into the Impact Consulting Fellowship once you have completed the Foundations Certificate, you will be provided a certificate of completion from Propel Impact as long as you complete all the modules. You can reapply for the Impact Consulting Fellowship in the future without retaking the Foundations Certificate as long as you still meet the eligibility criteria.

You will work on projects with a range of social enterprises, early stage impact ventures, non-profits, and charities working in communities across Canada. Propel Impact Fellows have consulted both startups and organizations that have been operating for decades. Projects will be scoped to address one of the following four areas:
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1. Market Research
2. Feasibility Assessment
3. Financial Modelling
4. Impact Measurement

Over the summer, you will participate in foundational training led by expert practitioners across the country through a series of Zoom workshops and asynchronous assignments, covering a range of topics including truth and reconciliation, systems thinking, and market research, theory of change, and impact measurement. In the month before your first consulting project, you'll receive training from industry consultants on project and client management.

Yes! As a Fellow you will have the opportunity to be considered for our Analyst Program in May-August 2026. As an alum, you will also have the opportunity to be involved as a mentor and project advisor to future Fellows and as a paid consultant through our NextGen Advisory practice.

No - this program is designed for people 18-30. We offer our Propel Impact Professionals Program to anyone outside of this age range. Visit propelimpact.com/professionals to learn more.