The ‘Rising Leaders of Mexico’ Fellowship is a specialized program aimed at supporting and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs in Mexico. The program focuses on providing these fellows with the necessary skills, resources, and experiences to scale their impactful ventures effectively. By participating in the Western Union Foundation Fellowship program alongside 45 other entrepreneurs, fellows will have the opportunity to learn advanced skills in entrepreneurship and leadership.
Here are the key details and components of the program:
- Duration: The program spans 16 weeks, with weekly programming commencing from October 2nd, 2023, to February 15th, 2024.
- Format: The program offers a combination of virtual and in-person components. This approach allows fellows to take advantage of the global cohort, while also emphasizing the importance of creating local impact within their communities.
- Immersive & Orientation: The program begins with an in-person Immersive event in Boulder, Colorado, starting on October 2nd, 2023. This event likely serves as an orientation, helping fellows get acquainted with the program and their peers.
- Workshops & Training: Throughout the program, fellows will engage in various workshops and training modules covering essential topics in entrepreneurship and leadership. The modules include Foundations, Data & Metrics, Go-To-Market, Funding, Team Management, and Pitch.
- Basecamp: Fellows will participate in 2-day impact workshops known as Basecamps. These workshops will be led by fellows themselves and are designed to increase access and opportunities within their respective communities.
- Summit: The program will conclude with a culminating event called the Summit. During this event, fellows will have the opportunity to pitch their ventures to local leaders, funders, and entrepreneurs. This event could potentially lead to further support and opportunities for the fellows.
- Seed Funding: As part of the program, fellows will have access to a total of $10,000 in seed funding. The distribution of this funding will be based on the progress and impact demonstrated by the fellows throughout the program. This financial support can help them take their ventures to the next level and drive positive change in their communities.
The ‘Rising Leaders of Mexico’ Fellowship offers a comprehensive and well-structured program to nurture the entrepreneurial talent in Mexico and equip them with the tools they need to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
Location:
MexicoBenefits
- Access to expert-led entrepreneurial training and development programs.
- Opportunity to gain valuable insights and guidance from mentors with vast experience.
- Networking with a diverse and extensive community of entrepreneurs, funders, and leaders.
- Accelerated growth and scaling of social impact ventures through a structured roadmap.
- Potential access to seed funding opportunities to further support venture development.
- Facilitation of impactful workshops and training events (Basecamps) in local communities.
- Strengthened leadership skills through hands-on experience and mentorship.
- Stipend, playbook, and team support to ensure the success of Basecamp initiatives.
- Integration into a global network of like-minded individuals and organizations.
- Fellows will have access to a total of $10,000 in seed funding. The distribution of this funding will be based on the progress and impact demonstrated by the fellows throughout the program.
- Recognition and validation of achievements through association with the Watson Institute team and fellowship program.
Eligibilities
- Who they are and what they do: They are an entrepreneur from Mexico with a social impact venture or community initiative that is in the product-fit or scaling stage. Their venture has a working prototype/MVP product or service with active customers or beneficiaries, and they have demonstrated impact and revenue.
- Where they create impact: Their venture is making a positive impact in Mexico.
- What they are looking for: They are looking for expert-led entrepreneurial training, access to funding opportunities, and a vast network of mentorship to accelerate their leadership skills and venture impact.
- What they will accomplish: With the support of the Watson Institute team, they will gain a roadmap of how to grow and scale their work and impact. In addition, they will create impact through the facilitation of an impact workshop and training (called a Basecamp) in their community and for their stakeholders. They will receive a stipend, playbook, and team support to make this happen.
Application Process
- The Watson Fellowship application process begins with the submission of an online application. The application contains 4 short essay questions and should take about 45 minutes to complete. The final deadline to submit the application is August 18, 2023.
- The admissions team will review applications on a rolling basis starting July 7, 2023. Applications are reviewed in two batches on a rolling basis, so it is encouraged to submit the application early. Applications received prior to July 28 will be reviewed by August 14. Applications received after July 28 will be reviewed by September 7.
- Qualified applicants will be invited to a 20-minute Zoom interview. Interviews will begin July 10, 2023.
- The strongest applicant profiles will be shared with the external admissions committee for final review.
- The admissions team will begin sending out final acceptances and fellowship awards in mid-August. Applications received prior to July 28 will receive their final admissions decision by August 14. Applications received after July 28 will receive their final admissions decisions by September 7.
- The last step to finalize enrollment is to review and sign Watson’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Application Deadline: August 18, 2023
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