We welcome accomplished professionals with 20 or more years of career experience. Ideal applicants are curious and open to imagining how the next stage in life may differ from their accomplished careers, and who are ready to explore new ways of being in a supportive and lasting community. Individuals from all faith traditions and spiritual backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Application Timeline
The application process is open for the 2025 cohort.
Priority Decision
Decisions will be shared by late May.
Those interested in being part of the 2025 cohort are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline. The priority round allows six months of planning before starting the program. International applicants should also consider this deadline to ensure time for VISA application processing.
Regular Decision
Decisions will be shared by late July.
A second round of applications will be reviewed after the regular decision deadline of June 1.
Rolling Decision
Decisions will be shared on a rolling basis.
Individuals who learn about this opportunity after the priority and regular decision rounds may still apply from June 2 through September 1 and be considered for remaining spaces in the cohort. Decisions will be shared on a rolling basis.
Applicants may be considered at other times if spaces are available in the cohort.
Application Process
If you have any questions about the application or selection process, please contact the BC Companions team at companions@bc.edu or 617-552-8131.
Resume or CV and Bio
Candidates will be asked to submit their current CV or resume and a brief bio. The bio should include details of the candidate’s professional background, education, achievements, and personal interests.
Statement of Purpose
Candidates must submit a statement of purpose and should include:
- A description of your career.
- Why are you called to participate in BC Companions?
- What would you contribute to the cohort of Fellows?
- Tell us anything else about yourself that will help us understand your intent to join us.
The statement of purpose should be no longer than five double-spaced pages.
Letter of Recommendation
Candidates must submit one letter of recommendation.
Zoom Interview
After a careful review of the information provided by each candidate, the team will contact those candidates whose accomplishments and reasons for joining the program potentially align with BC Companions. Then, an interview will be set up using Zoom.
Application
Applications for future cohorts are being accepted and considered.