Acumen Fellowship Program 2020-21
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
Acumen is inviting applications for its prestigious Acumen Fellowship Program 2020-21. This program is designed for dedicated leaders who possess an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to tackling injustice or poverty. It targets individuals committed to social change and self-enhancement. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
The selected cohort of fellows will embark on a year-long intensive training program. This comprehensive training is dedicated to developing crucial skills and attributes of moral leadership, including empathy, immersion, deep understanding, and effective action.
Approximately twenty applicants will be chosen for the 2020-21 cohort. The program aims to foster self-development and significant personal enhancement among its participants, equipping them to drive meaningful social impact.
All costs associated with the fellowship year are fully covered. This comprehensive support includes:
• Costs associated with seminars
• Lodging expenses
• Food provisions
• Visa related fees
• Transportation expenses
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Acumen Fellowship Program 2020-21, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Working Professionals: The program is open to any working professional from any area of work. This includes individuals working in diverse sectors such as government, non-government organizations (NGOs), corporate environments, and other fields.
• Dedication to Social Change: Applicants must demonstrate a strong dedication to the eradication of poverty and injustice, a commitment to driving social change, and a desire for personal and professional self-enhancement.
• English Proficiency: A high level of proficiency in English is required for effective participation in the program's activities and discussions. All program communications and materials will be in English.
• Citizenship Requirement: If the applicant's region of work is India, then applicants must be a citizen of India to be considered for the fellowship. This ensures alignment with the program's regional focus.
Required Documents
For the initial application stage of the Acumen Fellowship Program, specific documents are not explicitly required to be uploaded. The primary focus of the initial application is on detailed form submissions.
However, it is important to note that the selection process involves multiple stages where additional materials will be requested. For instance, Stage 2 of the application process requires two video submissions and detailed answers to short essay questions. Applicants should be prepared to provide these as they progress through the selection stages.
How to Apply
To apply for the Acumen Fellowship Program 2020-21, please follow these steps carefully:
1. Access the Application Portal: Visit the official website's fellowships section and locate the "APPLY NOW" button. Click on this button to proceed to the dedicated online application portal.
2. Sign Up and Create Profile: You will need to sign up for a new account by providing the necessary details and subsequently create your personal profile within the application system.
3. Complete Initial Details: After successfully signing in, proceed to fill in all the required personal and professional details as prompted by the initial sections of the application form. Ensure all information is accurate.
4. Save Your Progress: Throughout the application process, ensure you click on the "Save" button periodically. This will prevent loss of any entered information and allow you to return to your application later if needed.
5. Initiate Application: Click on the "Get started" button to formally begin the detailed application process, moving beyond profile creation.
6. Fill Application Information: Carefully fill in all the requested information, following the sequential steps provided within the application portal. This may include detailed questions about your work experience, entrepreneurial mindset, motivations for social change, and leadership potential.
7. Submit Application: Once all sections are thoroughly completed and reviewed for accuracy and completeness, submit your application through the portal. You will typically receive a confirmation of submission.