A fully financed 16-week leadership program for entrepreneurs, business owners, and non-profit founders, the Truist Foundation Fellowship 2025 in the USA is run by the Watson Institute. The fellowship, which runs from 8 February to 12 June 2025, offers networking opportunities, mentorship, leadership development, and technical training in financial literacy and business planning.
The program involves a one-day in-person immersive in Atlanta, Georgia, weekly virtual workshops, and a Basecamp workshop where fellows promote social impact and present their ventures. Along with an in-person summit that includes networking and pitching opportunities, participants also receive a Community Development stipend to support local events and activities.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and non-profit leaders in Georgia, USA, with one to five years of operational experience, are eligible to apply for the Watson Foundation Fellowship.
- To apply, a person must be at least eighteen years old.
- Although they are not yet prepared to scale, ideal applicants have businesses with quantifiable effect, proven products, and engaged consumers.
- The fellowship focuses on attaining Problem-Solution Fit or Product-Market Fit and targets people in the “missing middle” stage.
- The 16-week program, which includes a one-day in-person immersive session, requires participants to dedicate themselves to it.
- Candidates who are making an impact in Georgia’s cities and rural areas are given preference.
- Candidates from outside this area might apply for alternative Watson Institute fellowships.
- Applicants should seek expert-led entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and a supportive community for feedback and growth.
Country: USA
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Benefits :
- All participants will receive considerable financial support from the fully financed scholarship.
- Fellows will get business knowledge, financial literacy instruction, and specialized technical training based on the needs of their venture.
- Essential themes for improving entrepreneurial abilities will be covered in weekly sessions taught by experts.
- Successful entrepreneurs and renowned executives provide participants with insightful information.
- Fellows will get advice on how to improve their pitches so they can more clearly convey their impact and vision.
- To promote community involvement, a Community Development Stipend will be given for planning seminars, events, or joint projects.
- This is a unique chance for founders and entrepreneurs to expand their businesses in the United States.
Deadline: January 3, 2025
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