The regular Mountaintop Fellowship is currently open for applications. This one-year full-time fellowship aims to identify and support promising local leaders who are committed to making a positive impact in their hometowns and beyond.
Applicants are required to articulate how the fellowship will enable them to remain deeply connected to their communities and to propose a full-time project aimed at addressing a specific challenge within their hometowns.
This project could range from establishing a social enterprise to advocating for policy changes or working with government organizations, non-profits, or social initiatives.
The proposed project may involve launching a new initiative or expanding an existing one, such as a non-governmental organization or a social venture.
Mountaintop will select candidates who are dedicated to serving low-income communities outside of the United States. It’s important to note that fellowships will not fund research or political campaigning.
Fellowship Overview:
- The program will last a period of one year
- Open to local leaders of all nationalities
- The application deadline is 8th November 2024
Benefits:
The basic Mountaintop Fellowship comes with all of the standard advantages, which include a $3,600 grant and a two-week training program at Harvard.
At Harvard University’s Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Leadership Institute is held in person for two weeks.
Fellows devote 40 hours a week, or full-time labor, to their fellowship project. Be aware that some host-led fellowships may begin earlier than others.
After the program completion, you get continuing support after your fellowships to establish socially conscious enterprises, grow into leadership roles in governmental, nonprofit, and corporate settings, start movements, and seek public office.
Selection Criteria:
You must be devoted to dedicating your professional life to serving your state, province, or nation of origin.
Agree to participate in a two-week intensive, on-campus program at Harvard University in Cambridge, USA, from July 12–23, 2025 (all expenses, including travel, accommodation, meals, ground transportation, and visa fees, are covered by Mountaintop).
Devoted to spending 40 hours a week on the fellowship initiative.
Agree to devote an extra five hours a week to online activities, such as peer troubleshooting meetings, monthly speaker sessions, and mentorship sessions.
How to Apply:
- Visit the link provided below to apply for the fellowship program.