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Acumen Fellowship Program 2020-21

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Eligibility

Working professionals

Region

Abroad

Award

Various benefits

Deadline

Always Open

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About The Program

Acumen is inviting applications for its Acumen Fellowship Program 2020-21 from dedicated leaders who have an entrepreneurial mindset, attitude and approach towards tackling injustice or poverty. The selected cohort of fellows will go on a year-long training dedicated towards self-development and self-enhancement.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Always Open
  • Any working professional from any area of work, working in any sector (government, non-government, NGO, corporate etc.) and is dedicated for the eradication of poverty and injustice, social change and self-enhancement can apply.
  • Proficiency in English is required.
  • Applicants have to be a citizen of India if their region of work is India as well.
Benefits
  • Twenty applicants will be selected for the 2020-21 cohort and will be taken to a year-long training towards skills an attributes of moral leadership, empathy, immersion, understanding and action.
  • All cost related to the program will be covered during the fellowship year including  -
    • Costs associated with seminars
    • Lodging
    • Food
    • Visas
    • Transportation
How can you apply?

Follow the steps to apply:

Step 1: Click here and click on the "APPLY NOW" button.
Step 2: Sign up and create a profile. 
Step 3: After signing in, fill in all the required details.
Step 4: Click on "Save".
Step 5: Create a profile by clicking on the "Get started" button.
Step 6: Fill the information and follow the steps.
Step 7: Submit.

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Important Dates

Last date of application - Accepting application throughtout the year 

Selection Criteria

The selection process involves 4 stages -

  • Stage 1: Application form submission
  • Stage 2: Stage 2 application that involves 2 video submissions and answers to short essay questions.
  • Stage 3: The shortlisted finalists are called for an all-day event that includes group activities, pitches, and a panel interview. 
  • Stage 4: Final selection
Contact Details

T +91 (22) 6740-1500

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FAQ's

Q: Do I have to be working in a social enterprise to be considered for the Fellowship?

A: No.

Q: What are the academic qualifications for the program?

A: There are no specific academic prerequisites.

Q: Are there a minimum or maximum age requirements for Fellows?

A: No.

Q: Does a candidate need to currently be involved in work focused on poverty or injustice?

A: Yes.

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