Social Impact Fellowship Calls for Applications
Inspired by demand from people wanting formal guidance on how to create greater social and environmental impact in their careers, the Social Impact Hub has today announced that it is accepting applications for its Social Impact Fellowship Program.
Beginning in March 2022, the Social Impact Fellowship is a three-month transformative program for aspiring change-makers seeking to explore their purpose and understand how they can drive greater social and environmental impact through their work and beyond.
“Whether you are feeling ready to take the plunge and pursue a career in social impact or looking to upskill and position yourself for success in your current role, the Social Impact Fellowship will equip you with the resources and clarity to take your next steps and unleash your potential," said Jessica Roth, Founder and Director at Social Impact Hub.
"Fellows from our inaugural cohort came from all walks of professional life, from banking to architecture and education, united by a common desire to positively impact the world," said Jessica Liang, Social Impact Fellowship Program Coordinator. "When you join the Fellowship, you are joining a diverse community of ambitious and driven self-starters eager to gain the community, skills and knowledge required to be effective agents of change in the 21st century ."
Successful applicants attend immersive cohort-based workshops and exclusive Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions with leading entrepreneurs, impact investors and social sector leaders. Fellows also gain access to high-quality masterclasses in the Scaling Impact Accelerator Program and gain practical, hands on experience by working on projects with social enterprises that address real-world challenges. Through one-on-one mentoring support, networking and professional development opportunities, Fellows experience a journey of self-discovery and learning, designed to build their capacity to contribute to social change.
The inaugural program ran in 2021 and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants.
"The Social Impact Fellowship was a total game changer! I met the most incredible people, learned something new every week, and developed some practical skills. I am now inspired (and know-how!) to add more impact to my life," said 2021 Fellow, Hajira Shaheen.
Matt Panayi, 2021 program Fellow, was similarly full of praise, “The Social Impact Fellowship has been such a positive, reinforcing and enormous learning journey. I find it difficult to express in words the gratitude I feel for being accepted into the Social Impact Hub fellowship community, for the enduring relationships I have formed and the knowledge I have gained.”
Since the first program concluded, Fellows have advanced to more impact-focused roles in their current organisation or actively embedded impact their existing role. Harnessing their newfound energy and skills for good, some have gone on to social enterprises and others impact-focused organisations, such as Hireup, Bardee and Digital Purpose.
The Social Impact Hub is currently seeking interested individuals to apply for the Social Impact Fellowship, with the application period closing Friday 28 January 2022. Click here to apply.