Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 Global Good Fund Fellowships. The Global Good Fund Fellowship is for innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders of for-profit and non-profit social impact organizations. This program is for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs with diverse ethnic, religious, economic, geographic and gender experiences. Ideal entrepreneurs are dedicated to their own self-discovery and development and must hold a full-time leadership position at their social enterprise which has been operational for ideally two to five years.
Eligibility Requirements
The enterprise the candidate leads has been in operation for a minimum of two years
- The enterprise employs a minimum of two full-time, paid employees
- The candidate’s role if that of a primary decision-maker, i.e. the role you hold is:
+ C-Suite (CEO, COO,CTO,CFO etc.)
+ Co-Founder/ Founder & C-Suite
+ Executive Director
- Candidate is committed full-time to running the enterprise
- The enterprise the candidate is leading is mission driven, meaning that the sole objective is not to make a profit, but also to have a positive impact on society
Additional Criteria
The enterprise the candidate is leading can be a for profit, non-profit or hybrid
- The enterprise’s scope of work can be international, domestic or both
- The enterprise has developed an effective business model and is therefore well positioned (or is able to provide evidence that demonstrates a high level of potential) to scale in the long-term
- The enterprise is addressing issues in the following sectors: Financial Inclusion , Environment, Education, Economic Mobility and Health
- Candidates should not be receiving formal coaching/mentoring support; if they are applying for other fellowships within the same fellowship cycle, please make sure it is indicated within your application
Selection Process:
The GGF Fellowship Search and Selection process consists of three phases:
- Phase 1 (June 1 – June 30): Initial application and eligibility screening.
- Phase 2 (July 7 – August 11): A more detailed questionnaire about you and your enterprise.
- Phase 3 (September 8 – October 24): A virtual interview with our selection team.
- Selected fellows will be informed by November 30
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Good Fund 2026 Fellowship
