Ashoka Venture & Fellowship

Ashoka’s Venture & Fellowship pathway is the route by which high-impact social entrepreneurs are identified, elected and supported as Ashoka Fellows. Through the Venture process and ongoing Fellowship benefits, individuals with system-changing ideas gain access to financial support, tailored mentorship, and a global peer network.

What You’ll Gain as an Ashoka Fellow

• A needs-assessed living stipend (typically up to 3 years) to allow full-time commitment to your innovation.
• Membership in a global network of thousands of Fellows in 90+ countries, offering peer support, strategy collaboration and visibility.
• Access to capacity-building, pro-bono professional services, and strategic connections to help scale your venture.

Who Should Apply

Ashoka looks for social entrepreneurs who:

• Have an innovative idea that changes patterns in a sector (education, health, environment, rights, etc). (ashoka.org)
• Are committed full-time to driving their venture’s impact.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial quality, creativity, social impact potential and ethical fibre.
• Operate a registered organisation (often non-profit/hybrid) and have early traction or evidence of impact.

Application Process & Timeline

• fellowship, accepted year-round, though reviewed annually.
• Typical selection includes multiple stages: screening call, in-depth interview, panel review and final board decision.
• Due diligence and site-visits may apply depending on region