Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Global Good Fund Fellowships. The Global Good Fund creates a better world by investing in the leadership of entrepreneurs working relentlessly to solve our world’s most pressing social issues. The application process is selective and highly competitive, and also inclusive, constructive, and engaging.
The Global Good Fund Fellowship is for innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders of for-profit and non-profit social impact organizations. This program is for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs with diverse ethnic, religious, economic, geographic and gender experiences. Ideal entrepreneurs are dedicated to their own self-discovery and development and must hold a full-time leadership position at their social enterprise which has been operational for ideally two to five years.
Eligibility Requirements
- The enterprise the candidate leads has been in operation for a minimum of two years
- The enterprise employs a minimum of two full-time, paid employees
- The candidate’s role if that of a primary decision-maker, i.e. the role you hold is:
+ C-Suite (CEO, COO,CTO,CFO etc.)
+ Co-Founder/ Founder & C-Suite
+ Executive Director
- Candidate is committed full-time to running the enterprise
- The enterprise the candidate is leading is mission driven, meaning that the sole objective is not to make a profit, but also to have a positive impact on society
Selection Criteria
- Global Good Fund is looking for leaders who are scaling their enterprise and are seeking to develop their leadership capacity in tandem with the needs of their organization. Leaders should be eager to be coached, possess a growth mindset and are excited about personalized mentorship that will drive their business and teams to success.
- Ideal candidates must be able to fully commit to us and our 12-month hybrid program.
Application Process:
PHASE I: PRELIMINARY QUESTIONNAIRE
May – June
+ A series of short-answer questions that aims to assess the applicants alignment with our Fellowship criteria
+ Time it takes to complete: 30 minute approximately
PHASE II: COMPREHENSIVE APPLICATION
July – August
+ A mandatory video submission where we ask you to share your story with us
+ 2 recommendation letters
+ Financial viability template
+ Short answer questions related to these topics:
+ Impact measurement
+ What your enterprise does and what makes it unique
+ Leadership potential and coachability
+ Time it takes to complete: 1-2 hours approximately
PHASE III: INTERVIEW
October – November
+ A 30 minute video interview
+ Candidates are required to invite 1 colleague and/or community member that can attest to their work to their interview
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Good Fund Fellowships
