Fellows Archives - Watson Institute

May 01

Ford Philanthropy Mobility Fellowship press release

By Chris Barnett Fellows

Meet the 2024–2025 Ford Philanthropy Mobility Fellows: 26 of the most promising mobility-focused entrepreneurs impacting communities across Brazil, Germany, Mexico, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam, including Ford Plant Cities. These Fellows were selected for the 2024–2025 Ford Philanthropy Mobility Fellowship from over 940 applications, representing just a 2.7% acceptance rate. In total, the Ford Philanthropy Mobility Fellowship will impact at least 375 entrepreneurs over the next year.

Apr 22

Celebrating Jiayuan Tian, 2024 Diana Award Winner, featured on Minerva Voices

By Watson Institute Alumni, Fellows

We’re excited to share that a Watson Institute alumnus from the 2023 Venture Accelerator program Jiayuan Tian has been featured on Minerva Voices (by Minerva University) for receiving the prestigious 2024 Diana Award. This recognition honors young leaders making meaningful, sustained contributions to their communities. Jiayuan Tian joins other Watson alumni such as Reese Wong, Aditi Joshi, and more who have also received this award in previous years.

Mar 19

If you have an idea, create it… Engage the users as you build and do it afraid.

By Watson Institute Alumni, Fellows

Hammed Kayode Alabi, a visionary social entrepreneur, recently achieved remarkable success as the first runner-up among 47 fellows in the Western Union Global Fellowship Program powered by the Watson Institute. This accomplishment, coupled with his receipt of a $5,000 venture development stipend, reflects his unwavering commitment to democratizing access to 21st-century skills across underserved communities in Africa. In an illuminating interview, Alabi shares his journey, shedding light on the principles and experiences that have shaped his path towards social impact.

Mar 07

Watson Institute Embarks on its Second Year of a Three-Year, $450K Grant Partnership with Truist Foundation

By Monica Solares Fellows

Atlanta, GA, Thursday, March 7th, 2024 – Watson Institute today announced the launch of the 2024 Truist Foundation Fellowship. The Fellowship includes award-winning training in financial literacy and entrepreneurship, seed capital, committed mentorship, Impact Series Workshops, and the tools for each Truist Foundation Fellow to power Basecamps in their communities for earlier-stage entrepreneurs.

Dec 12

Western Union Foundation Fellow Provides Humanitarian Relief

By Monica Solares Alumni, Fellows

Ali says that when it comes to getting involved with Doste Afghan Foundation, “raising awareness is one of our core goals.” Through their annual fundraisers, they provide volunteers with context, statistics, and graphics to share on social media and spread awareness of the humanitarian crisis. The next fundraiser will take place in 2024.