Apply for Ford Fund Fellowship 2021. The Ford Fund Fellowship is a virtual program designed to equip 10 advanced social entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and experience to scale the ventures and community initiatives they are building.

Each Ford Fund Fellow will learn advanced skills in entrepreneurship and leadership, garner experience, and build a global network of Mentors, Master Course Teachers, and peers, as they lay the foundation to empower many more youth and transform their communities.

Program Details

The year-long Fellowship will be delivered in a virtual format. Synchronous activities will take place between 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM U.S. Mountain Time. The time commitment for the two-week Accelerator is approximately 20-25 hours per week, which includes class time and outside-of-class work. The time commitment for the remainder of the Fellowship, excluding leading a Basecamp, is approximately 10 hours per month. Fellows should also plan to spend 160-200 hours over 2-3 months to organize and lead a Basecamp in their community.

Benefits

• Leading a Basecamp in their respective community. A stipend will be available for logistical and administrative costs.
• Joining a monthly All Hands on Deck meeting that includes skill development workshops and opportunities to build community amongst the cohort.
• Receiving $1,000 (USD) in Seed Funding to launch/grow their ventures and initiatives.
• Regularly attending Master Courses with the world’s leading entrepreneurs and practitioners. Past Master Course Teachers include recognized leaders of Nobel Peace Prize winning movements, the youngest person to run for U.S. Congress, and the inventor of Google’s self-driving car.
• Joining a pod with other Fellows from their respective regions and checking in regularly with each other via one-on-one meetings.

Criteria

• Ford Fund Fellowship is for advanced, next-generation social entrepreneurs and community leaders building ventures that create impactful and scalable innovations. Ideal applicants will demonstrate a proven track record of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership in their community.
• Applicants from the following countries can apply for Ford Fund Fellowship: United States, China, Mexico, South Africa, and Kenya.
• You must be able to commit to the intensive 2-week Accelerator (July 19th – July 30th) and the part-time, year-long Fellowship program (July 2021-July 2022).

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