IDEX Fellowship Programme 2021/2022 for Professionals

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Deadline: 21 July 2021
Open to: early, mid and senior level professionals
Benefits: partial scholarships

Description

Are you looking to accelerate your career in social enterprise by the combination of real experience coupled with learning? Apply for the IDEX Fellowship Programme 2021/2022.

The IDEX Fellowship Programme is a 6 month virtual programme designed to enable professionals to acquire the tools and resources to operate virtually as well as upskill themselves for a successful career in social impact and entrepreneurship.

They understand that IDEX Fellows come from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds and therefore each fellow will have a unique learning style and may have more or less experience with certain topics that are covered. The program itself is configured to meaningfully work for a mix of professionals at different stages in their careers and allows a level of customization to suit individual pursuits.

Progamme Highlights

  • Each Fellow will gain access to the online learning labs; consulting projects with social enterprises from across the globe; inner journey discoveries; virtual coffee sessions with sector experts; live community engagement with 300+ alumni; and one-on-one meetings with mentors-in-residence and subject matter experts.
  • Fellows have the opportunity to align themselves more purposefully with the next step of their career growth curve through the Insight Project Development Phase.
  • Organisations nominating employees have the opportunity to participate as one of the learning lab case challenges where the Cohort works with a senior member or founder to develop real world solutions to an existing problem statement in your organization.

Eligibility

  • Open to early, mid and senior level professionals looking to equip themselves with the tools and resources to work effectively in a virtual environment and a deep desire to engage in an intense professional development experience supported by key theory and practical subject knowledge training while applying creative solutions to deepen impact.
  • They are seeking professionals who have a proven track record of leadership and are seeking to use their education and skills to address social and economic challenges for under-served populations.

Benefits

  • Adding professional credibility while accessing relevant and progressive Professional Development Learning Labs covering themes of Human Centered Design, Resource Mobilization, Monitoring & Evaluation, Communication Strategies.
  • Subject Matter Experts, seasoned professionals and thought leaders in their respective fields, engaging you in Capacity Building Sessions at a group and individual level.
  • Exposure to invaluable professional networks and alumni network opportunities.
  • Internationally recognized Professional Certification in Social Enterprise.
  • Professionally attested experience letters detailing project engagement with global impact organisations.
  • Post Fellowship Support and a global family for life!

Scholarship

  • The IDEX Fellowship Program tuition is USD 5950. However, IDEX also offers generous partial scholarships on program tuition to a select number of applicants (men and women) to attend the fellowship i.e. the IDEX Scholarship Award. It is worth noting that they are able to offer IDEX Scholarships from 30% up to 70% on program tuition.

How to apply

They are accepting applications for the July 2021 and January 2022 cohorts. Applications are received on a rolling basis.

For more information, please visit the official webpage.