What are the key steps in the application process?
Posted on 02 Jul 2020
Prior to the commencement of the Observership year, the Observership Program matches Observers with participating host boards. The right fit is paramount.
There is a competitive application process, which includes:
- A detailed application form, 2026 Program Application Form_Website Sample
- Application period: June 30 – August 3, 2025
- Notification of application receipt: 7 August 2025
- Application review: August 4 – September 1, 2025
- Notification of application status: September 3, 2025
- Observership Program interviews (if selected): September 4 – October 10, 2025
- Notification of application status: October 13, 2025
- Board interviews (if selected): October 14 – December 20, 2025
- Notification of application status: December 22, 2025
It is important to note that this is a highly competitive process and only the strongest candidates will progress through each stage to the next.
Click below to review the current Program’s Sample application form.