Ford Fund Fellowship Application

Thank you for your interest in the Ford Fund Fellowship. We are excited to continue our work supporting impact-focused leaders and entrepreneurs like you!

Deadline: Monday, January 15th, 2024
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after the deadline

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Ford Motor Company Fund is the corporate foundation and philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company. Watson Institute is the leading impact fellowship for next-generation impact entrepreneurs. Watson Institute shares Ford Fund’s belief that the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs can transform their communities by joining a committed group of peers and mentors, receiving training and seed funding, and building a global network. Through the Ford Fund Fellowship, we are excited to scale the impact of Ford Fund and Watson Institute’s partnership to date by empowering 25 Fellows and over 750 young leaders and entrepreneurs globally.

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