Global Good Fund Fellowship Program 2027 (Leadership Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs)

Applications are now open for the Global Good Fund Fellowship 2027, a prestigious 12-month leadership development program designed for social entrepreneurs and impact-driven leaders worldwide. Unlike traditional fellowships that focus on funding organizations, the Global Good Fund invests in the leader behind the mission, helping them strengthen their leadership capacity and scale their social impact.

Fellowship Overview

• Organization: The Global Good Fund
• Program Type: Leadership Fellowship
• Duration: 12 Months
• Format: Hybrid (Virtual + In-Person Components)
• Eligibility: Social Entrepreneurs Worldwide
• Funding: Leadership Development Grant + Mentorship + Coaching
• Application Deadline (Phase I): 30 June 2026

Fellowship Benefits

Selected fellows will receive:

• $10,000 Leadership Development Grant
• One-on-one Executive Coaching
• Dedicated C-Suite Business Mentor
• Leadership Assessment Tools
• Personalized Leadership Development Plan
• Access to a Global Network of Social Entrepreneurs
• Participation in the Annual Global Good Fund Summit
• Exclusive Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Peer Learning and Collaboration Opportunities

Who Can Apply?

Applicants should:

• Be the Founder, Co-Founder, CEO, or senior leader of a social enterprise.
• Be working full-time in their leadership role.
• Have primary decision-making authority within the organization.
• Lead an enterprise that has been operating for approximately 2–5 years.
• Have at least one full-time employee in addition to themselves.
• Demonstrate measurable social impact.
• Show strong commitment to personal leadership development and coachability.

Eligible Organizations

The fellowship welcomes leaders from:

• For-profit social enterprises
• Non-profit organizations
• Hybrid social ventures

Working in areas such as:

• Education
• Healthcare
• Climate Action
• Agriculture
• Financial Inclusion
• Community Development
• Youth Empowerment
• Gender Equality
• Sustainable Development

Fellowship Structure

1. Leadership Assessment

Fellows complete a comprehensive 360° leadership assessment to identify strengths and areas for growth.

2. Executive Coaching

Each fellow is paired with a professional executive coach who helps create and implement a personalized leadership development plan.

3. Business Mentorship

Participants receive guidance from experienced C-suite executives who provide strategic advice on scaling impact and organizational growth.

4. Annual Summit

Fellows attend the Global Good Fund Summit, a leadership-focused event featuring networking, training, and collaboration opportunities with global changemakers.

Why Apply?

The Global Good Fund Fellowship is recognized as one of the leading leadership development programs for social entrepreneurs. Rather than funding projects, it focuses on strengthening the leadership skills, resilience, and strategic capacity of changemakers who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. Fellows gain access to mentorship, coaching, funding for personal development, and a lifelong network of impact-driven leaders.