2025 Applications Here! - Girls Who Click

Applications for the 2025 Ambassador Cohort Year are open from September 6th, 2024 through November 10th, 2024.

If you have any inquiries about the Ambassador program in the meantime, please reach us at ambassadors@girlswhoclick.org.

Application Process:

Girls Who Click will work with an internal committee to pick who will be the Ambassadors for the 2025 Program year. Applicants will submit written applications following the instructions found below Ambassadors will be chosen based on merit and quality of their work as well as a submitted reference letter.

The application window will be from September 6th, to November 10th, 2024. Ambassadors will be announced in December.

Requirements:

Applicant must be a female (female-identified+) photographer/videographer aged 16 – 30 years of age.
Applicant must complete the online application form.
- If the applicant is under 18, a parent or guardian must complete the Girls Who Click liability waiver.
Applicant must submit a portfolio of 40 images for review by WeTransfer or Google Drive.
One reference letter from a non-family member (a teacher, coach, community leader, employer, etc). Letters of recommendation are submitted by the reference using this form. This letter should address about your positive qualities and work ethic. It does not need to address about your photography skills.
Every Ambassador must be available for a monthly check-ins with their mentor.
Every ambassador must respond to their mentor and GWC staff in a timely manner.
Every ambassador must do their best to attend quarterly virtual meet & greets.
Ambassadors understand that their participation is subject to review if program standards are not met.

APPLICATION

Have you previously applied to Girls Who Click's Ambassador Program? *

Applicant Name *

First

Last

Email *

Confirm Email

Phone *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Birthdate *

If under 18: Parent / Guardian Name

First

Last

If under 18: Parent / Guardian Email

Confirm Email

If under 18: Parent / Guardian Phone

How did you hear about Girls Who Click's Ambassador Program?

Applicant Personal Statements

We recommend that you complete these responses in a separate document so you do not lose your work. Take your time. Please check your work for spelling and grammar errors. When you are done, copy and paste your responses here.

Please tell us a little about yourself and your history with photography. *

Your submission must be 150-300 words.

Please tell us why you would like to be a GWC Ambassador. What are you hoping to gain from this experience? *

Your submission must be 150-300 words.

Please share with us a story of one of your favorite photographic experiences, or your favorite subject to photograph. *

Your submission must be 150-300 words.

Please tell us about your career aspirations. *

Your submission must be 150-300 words.

Optional: Do you identify as any of the following?

This data is used for applying to grants to help our organization continue to provide community services.

Optional: If you checked "other" above, please let us know how you identify:

Optional: What is your or your family’s (if a dependent) monthly income?

This data is used for applying to grants to help our organization continue to provide community services.

How will you submit your portfolio? *

WeTransfer to ambassadors@girlswhoclick.org
Google Drive to ambassadors@girlswhoclick.org

Portfolio: Applicants will be required to submit 40 images for review via Google Drive or WeTransfer to ambassadors@girlswhoclick.org. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME IN YOUR FOLDER NAME OR AS A FILE IN YOUR FOLDER. Please send JPEGS that are at least 2,000 pixels on their longest side.

Letter of Recommendation

We require one reference letter from a non-family member (a teacher, coach, community leader, employer, etc). This letter should address about your positive qualities and work ethic. It does not need to address about your photography skills. Letters of recommendation are submitted by the reference using this form (opens in new tab): https://girlswhoclick.org/letter-of-recommendation/.

Reference Name *

First

Last

Reference Email *

Your relationship to the reference *

Teacher, employer, mentor, etc.

Liability Waiver (for applicants under 18 ONLY) *

I am over 18 and do not need to fill out the waiver
A parent / guardian will fill out the liability waiver

If you are under 18, please have a parent/guardian complete the liability waiver here (opens in new tab): http://girlswhoclick.org/ambassador-program-waiver/.

Confirmation 1 *

I understand that this program requires time, work and dedication. I commit to working on improving my photography and developing professional skills OUTSIDE of my monthly mentor meetings.

Confirmation 2 *

I confirm that I am a female or female-identified or non-binary or trans photographer/videographer age 16-30.

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