2026 Global Good Fund Fellowships for young emerging Entrepreneurs

Applications are now open for the Global Good Fund Fellowships for young emerging entrepreneurs.

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 is 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 | 2026 Global Good Fund Fellowships

  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

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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