Echoing Green’s world-renowned two-year Fellowship program provides more than $2 million in seed funding to a diverse group of the world’s most promising social entrepreneurs. From thousands of applicants, typically fewer than one percent are ultimately selected as Echoing Green Fellows. Those selected receive funding to help launch new organizations; access to Echoing Green’s robust network; leadership development opportunities; and one-to-one support and counseling. Our Alumni Program builds community among our 500+ Fellows dating back to 1987 in order to foster peer learning, shared access to useful resources, and a lifetime commitment to positive social change.
The application for the 2013 Echoing Green Fellowship is available online now through January 7th 2013 (via the “Apply Now” button below).
The Echoing Green Fellowship
Through our two-year Echoing Green Fellowship program, we provide start-up capital and technical assistance to help new leaders launch their organizations and build capacity of their social enterprise. The organization offers:
• A stipend of $80,000 for individuals (or $90,000 for 2-person partnerships) paid in four equal installments over two years
• A health insurance stipend
• A yearly professional development stipend
• Conferences led by organizational development experts
• Access to technical support and pro bono partnerships to help grow your organization
• A community of like-minded social entrepreneurs and public service leaders, including the Echoing Green network of nearly 500 alumni working all over the world
Application Cycle & Dates:
The Echoing Green Fellowship selection process is highly competitive. Applicants progress through three application stages with eliminations after each phase. By the end of the process, Echoing Green will have narrowed the 2500+ applications to 12-20 fellowships. The 2013 Echoing Green Fellows will begin their fellowship July 2013 and continue until June 30, 2015.
The application dates are announced in fall each year with applications accepted during an open call in late fall / early winter.
2013 Application Cycle:
• December 4th 2012: Phase 1 of application opens to all eligible applicants.
• January 7th 2013: Phase 1 of application closes
• Early February 2013: Semifinalists announced and invited to complete expanded application.
• Late February 2013: Semifinal applications due.
• April 2013: Finalists announced.
• May 2013: Finalist interviews in NYC.
• June 2013: Fellows announced.
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