GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Fully funded (no cost to fellow); stipend provided for the Basecamp community event component.
Runs annually; priority deadline was July 5, 2026, with final decisions by July 20, 2026. The 2026 cohort is likely filled — check the funder's site for the next round.
FUNDING TYPE
Fellowship
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
This is a selective cohort-based fellowship with rolling review and a priority deadline — early applicants get explicit preference.
The admissions committee screens for scalable ventures and strong impact potential, then conducts 20-minute interviews with finalists. Spots fill on a rolling basis, so later applicants compete for fewer seats.
WHAT IT TAKES
Complete the online application (~30 minutes) — 30 minutes
If shortlisted, attend a 20-minute Zoom interview — 1–2 weeks after applying
Confirm enrollment upon acceptance — By ~July 20, 2026
WORTH KNOWING
The program explicitly prioritizes applicants who apply before the priority deadline — submitting early gives you a meaningful advantage over equally qualified candidates who apply later.
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