Ford fund fellowship 2022($25,000 funding)-deadline Sept, 15
About ford fund fellowship
The Ford Fund Fellowship is a program designed to equip 25 next-gen entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and experience to scale the impactful ventures they are building. Ford Fund Fellows will learn advanced skills in entrepreneurship and leadership, have the opportunity to earn seed funding, garner experience, and build a global network, as they lay the foundation to empower many more individuals and transform their communities.
This program is offered with virtual and in-person components that allow fellows to take advantage of the global cohort while also focusing on creating local impact within their communities. Virtual programming includes Master Courses, workshops, and weekly check-ins. In-person programming includes Fellow-led Basecamps and a Fellow-led meetup.
$25,000 in seed funding will be distributed among the Ford Fund Fellows based on progress and impact throughout the Fellowship.
Program Impact
Ford Fund Fellows have scaled impact organizations tackling various social and environmental issues, have been named as a Forbes 30 under 30 Social Impact entrepreneurs, and have hosted Basecamps impacting other promising entrepreneurs across the United States, China, Kenya, South Africa, and Mexico.
Program Structure:
There will be a 2-week intensive (20-25 hours per week) followed by 14 weeks of weekly programming (5-8 hours per week). Ford Fund Fellows will be given a stipend and spend an additional 80-100 hours implementing a 3-day intensive program called Basecamp.
Eligibility
- Ford Fund applicants must be able to commit to being part of the 16-week program from October 17th, 2022, to February 24th, 2023.
- Ideal applicants will demonstrate a proven track record of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership in their community.
- Must be ready to champion the next-generation entrepreneurs building impactful ventures that create scalable innovations.
- Applicants must be from the United States, China, Mexico, South Africa, and Argentina with ventures in the “Product Fit” or “Scaling” stage.
Application
The application deadline is September 15, 2022, for more information contact Monica Solares @monicawatson.is to answer your questions.
Click here to apply for the Ford fund fellowship 2022
