World Learning is accepting applications for the Advancing Leaders Fellowship that recognizes the ideas, talent, and vision of World Learning alumni by supporting fellows with an award of $10,000, comprehensive training in social innovation and leadership, and a support network of mentors and peers so that fellows can implement an original social innovation project. All alumni are invited to apply.
The fellowship lasts nine months: the first three months are dedicated to leadership development and training in social innovation, and during the last six months fellows implement their projects. Projects and fellows can be located anywhere in the world, from their own backyard to half a world away. Projects can address a variety of social issues, as long as the approach is innovative and the need is clear. Five fellowships will be awarded every six months.
The ten most qualified applicants will be selected to participate in World Learning’s Social Innovation Summit in San Francisco on June 5, 2013. World Learning will cover all costs for finalists, including airfare and lodging in San Francisco. On the morning of June 5, finalists will pitch their projects before an expert panel of judges, who will deliberate and ultimately choose five finalists to receive the fellowships. The winning fellows will be asked to present their projects before an audience later that night. More details will be provided to selected finalists.
A fellow will demonstrate:
- Strong leadership
- Entrepreneurial vision, creativity, and resourcefulness
- A passion for serving and empowering others
- Sufficient experience and skill to carry out their project
- Knowledge of and/or relationships with the community where he/she will implement his/her project
A fellow will be eligible if he/she:
- has successfully completed a World Learning program (NB: members of a host family are not considered alumni)
- has an original idea that addresses a significant social issue
- has no more than five years of directly related work experience
- has not received a World Learning fellowship in the past
- is proficient in the English language
- is not a current World Learning employee
The deadline to submit applications is 31 March 2013. For more information, visit this link. Please remember that only the alumni are allowed to apply.
