ELIGIBILITY:

The Fellowship looks for “builders” who are working to solve problems of poverty.  Builders include founders, CEOs, and senior leaders (COO, MD, etc.) at for-profit, nonprofit, or hybrid social enterprises as well as corporate or government sector intrapreneurs. While these titles offer a glimpse of the types of roles Fellows play, what matters most is what you’re building and the track record of your impact.

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience and should be able to demonstrate their commitment to solving issues of poverty.

Applicants should demonstrate their ability and willingness to give (contributing their knowledge, experiences, networks, and/or ideas) and receive support from the Foundry.

Applicants must have a reliable internet connection, be fully available to participate throughout the entirety of the program, and be able to participate in English. 

Applicants must reside in West Africa and the impact of their work should be focused on West Africa particularly our focus countries which are: Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the Gambia

BENEFIT:

Fully funded

Once graduated, alumni from our Fellowship and Accelerator programs join The Foundry, gaining access to online resources, financial capital, expert mentorship, and opportunities to showcase their work and expand their reach.