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Global fellowship for social entrepreneurs

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6 months ago

March 20, 2023

Global fellowship for social entrepreneurs

Application Deadline: March 31, 2023

Yunus & Youth was founded in 2014 with the support of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. The organisation provides early-stage social business leaders with the tools and training they need to succeed.

The Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs is a customized 6-month online program that empowers young people to build, develop and expand innovative and economically viable social businesses that contribute to the achievement of the 17 UN SDGs.

Yunus & Youth is looking for the next cohort of social impact Fellows working on a range of issues and building a more equitable world. The fellowship is open to 35 young social entrepreneurs to join each cohort of the Y&Y Fellowship.

Benefits:

Free online training for young social entrepreneurs
Highly customized learning experience supported by live lessons
Mentors from Fortune 500 companies
A global community of social business leaders
Global networks and international exposure
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Eligibility:

Applicants between 18 and 30 years of age who hold primary decision-making power in organizations created to solve a social or sustainable challenge in their community are welcome to apply.

The organization is seeking applicants who are committed to building a business strategy that makes their organization scalable, financially sustainable, and able to quantify their impact.

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Selection process:

Applicants will be evaluated using the following five criteria: business model & social impact, time availability, communication skills, fit with Yunus & Youth, and diversity.

Visit here to begin your application.