Ashoka is accepting applications from eligible candidates from East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda for its Fellowship to recognize outstanding social entrepreneurs in the field of rural innovation and farming in the region.
Benefits of the Ashoka Fellowship include:
- Collaboration and learning opportunities within a global network of over 2,500 world class and like-minded social entrepreneurs
- Access to technical support and pro bono partnerships to help grow your organization
- A stipend for three years that is meant to allow the entrepreneur to focus 100% on his/her work
- Access to institutional funders and grant makers
The deadline to apply for the Fellowship is 5 April 2011. For more information, visit this link.