The Global Good Fund fellowship is designed for social entrepreneurs who are creating social impact within their communities and are ready to scale their leadership to further develop their enterprises.
The Global Good Fund creates a better world by investing in the leadership of entrepreneurs working relentlessly to solve our world’s most pressing social issues.
Applicant criteria:
The enterprise that the candidate leads is at least two years old.
The enterprise must have at least one full-time employee in addition to the candidate.
The applicant is committed full‐time to running their enterprise.
Applicants should not be currently receiving formal coaching/mentoring support; if they are applying for other fellowships within the 2026 fellowship cycle, please make sure it is indicated within your application.
The applicant must be in a position where they have primary decision-making authority.
Additional considerations:
The enterprise the candidate is leading can be a for-profit, non-profit, or hybrid
The enterprise’s scope of work can be international, domestic, or both
The enterprise has developed an effective business model and is therefore well positioned (or can provide evidence that demonstrates a high level of potential) to scale in the long term
The enterprise addresses issues in the following sectors: Financial Inclusion, Environment, Education, Economic Mobility, and Health. However, we will consider applicants who fall outside of these areas as related to their potential for social impact and systemic change
Candidates should not be receiving formal coaching/mentoring support; if they are applying for other fellowships within the same fellowship cycle, please make sure it is indicated within your application
Information on selection process:
The GGF Fellowship Search and Selection process consists of three phases:
Phase 1 (June 1 – June 30): Initial application and eligibility screening.
Phase 2 (July 7 – August 11): A more detailed questionnaire about you and your enterprise.
Phase 3 (September 8 – October 24): A virtual interview with the selection team.
