Acumen Academy’s India Acumen Fellowship is a transformative program for social entrepreneurs dedicated to addressing poverty. The fellowship invests in leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset, providing them with essential skills to develop scalable solutions and cultivate moral leadership. Participants join a community of extraordinary individuals, gaining the tools and support necessary to enhance their leadership abilities, amplify their impact, and drive meaningful change in India.
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India Acumen Fellowship Program
Aim and Benefits of India Acumen Fellowship Program
Applicants will benefit the following:
- The Fellowship is fully funded for selected Fellow Candidates, covering all program-related expenses.
- Costs associated with immersive sessions, including lodging and food, are fully covered.
- Reimbursements for travel to immersives may be available for participants.
- Participants are to attend all program sessions, cohort calls, and one-on-ones, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
- Immersives consist of interactive discussions, peer coaching, and relationship building over five days.
- Learning Labs provide virtual facilitated sessions to deepen understanding of content and encourage collaboration among cohorts.
- The program emphasizes the 12 Principles of Moral Leadership, offering a framework for ethical leadership development.
Requirements for India Acumen Fellowship Program Qualification
Applicants are to meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be social entrepreneurs or senior decision-makers dedicated to solving poverty-related issues, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Organizations must have at least two team members, as collaboration is essential for success.
- At least 50% of the target group must fall below the poverty line to ensure a meaningful impact.
- There are no specific academic qualifications, but applicants must be over the age of 18 and proficient in English.
- Individuals who have previously participated in an Acumen Fellows program or specific Acumen Academy Leadership Accelerators are not eligible to apply for the Fellowship.
- Multiple applicants from the same organization can apply, but only one will be selected per year, and only one individual from the same organization can be a Fellow within three years.
Application Deadline
October 30, 2024How to Apply
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