Dates & Details

• Dates: September 7th to December 12th, 2024. (14-week fellowship)
• Format: Weekly virtual workshops with localized gatherings and events when possible. Virtual Sessions are held from September 9th to December 9th, 2024 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm ET.
• In-Person Immersive: The program begins with a mandatory 2-day in-person immersive experience in the Bradford Area, scheduled for September 7th and 8th, 2024, from 10 am to 3 pm ET.
• In-Person Components: Weekly In-Person Community Building and Impact Sessions from Sept. 12th – Dec. 5th,2024. 2 Day Trips in October and November 2024.
• Training: Fellows will engage in weekly expert-led modules covering subjects including Problem, Solution, Team Management, and Pitch.
• Impact Series: Renowned leaders, entrepreneurs, and practitioners join the fellowships we empower to share their entrepreneurial journey and experience, as well as mentor the Fellows. See previous Impact Series Speakers here.
• Basecamp: Basecamp, a term coined by Watson Institute, refers to a 1-2 day Impact Workshop led by a collaborative group of Fellows. Its purpose is to gather a minimum participant base, allowing Fellows to share their venture work, receive feedback, and network. Basecamps also offer participants a hands-on experience in exploring social impact through entrepreneurship.
• Summit: This is the culminating in-person community event where Fellows pitch to local leaders, funders, and entrepreneurs to be held in the Bradford Area, on December 12th, 2024.
• Venture Development Stipend: A venture development stipend will be distributed among the Fellows based on progress and impact throughout the Fellowship.

Eligibility

• Who You Are:
  • You are an aspiring and early-stage entrepreneur, innovator, and leader who is eager to commit to a robust entrepreneurial training program.
  • You possess an entrepreneurial spirit, a growth mindset, and a drive to become an effective leader within your community.
  • You have demonstrated interest in leading or launching projects addressing key community issues in Bradford, PA and surrounding areas.
  • You are based around Bradford, PA and able to attend in-person programming.
  • You are committed to or interested in supporting underrepresented and underserved communities through entrepreneurship and business.

  Where You Create Impact: Applicants located in or creating impact in markets across Bradford, PA are preferred.

  •     If your location is not listed above, we encourage you to explore other fellowships powered by Watson Institute. We are currently recruiting for several impactful fellowship opportunities across a diverse range of locations.

  What You Are Looking For:

  •     You are seeking expert-guided entrepreneurial training, a community of entrepreneurs to provide feedback that enhances your venture, and a broad-reaching mentor network to develop your leadership abilities and amplify the impact of your venture.
  •     You are eager for an opportunity to challenge yourself by leading a Basecamp event, stepping out of your comfort zone, and spearheading an initiative that benefits your venture while serving your stakeholders and community.

What You Will Accomplish

Embark on a transformative journey with the Halloran Fellowship in Bradford, PA, where the collaborative support of Watson Institute and Halloran Philanthropies teams propel your entrepreneurial growth. This fellowship equips you with a strategic roadmap, mentorship, and award-winning training, empowering you to scale your venture and impact, deliver compelling pitches to potential investors, and lead impactful workshop events (known as Basecamps) for the community with a stipend, playbook, and a dedicated team, providing the essential resources to bring your visionary ideas to life.

Pay the Impact Forward: Empower Your Communities through Basecamps

Grow your leadership skills, build local partnerships, and expand your impact by facilitating a Watson Institute Basecamp in your community.

Fellows are divided into two groups and receive training, a playbook, and a financial stipend to facilitate a Basecamp – Basecamp, a term coined by Watson Institute, refers to a 1-2 day Impact Workshop led by a collaborative group of Fellows. Its purpose is to gather a minimum participant base, allowing Fellows to share their venture work, receive feedback, and network. Basecamps also offer participants a hands-on experience in exploring social impact through entrepreneurship. As a key deliverable of the Halloran Fellowship, all Fellows will facilitate a Basecamp event during their time in the program.

Fellowships are designed to educate, empower, and drive impact, with each element of the program contributing towards the long-term impact of the Halloran Fellows and their communities. Basecamps stand as a pillar of this journey. Fellows who have led successful Basecamps have unlocked opportunities for new partnerships, additional funding avenues, media exposure, and have created a ripple effect of deeper impact within the Bradford Area.

Watson Alumni are Making an Impact

Watson Institute’s 447 Alumni from 81 countries have raised over $185 million in capital for their ventures, created over 1,900 part or full-time jobs, and impacted over 10 million people around the world through initiatives they help lead. Watson Institute’s alumni have been selected to Y Combinator, the Echoing Green Fellowship and Forbes’ 30 under 30 list, and continued their education at Harvard University, New York University, and Princeton University, among others

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