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Commonwealth Startup Fellowship: Building Next Generation Entreprenuers
The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship is made up of a combination of immersive in-person experiences and online learning, to provide participants with essential skills, cutting-edge knowledge, and a robust global network.
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The Commonwealth Fellowship fully sponsors selected candidates covering the costs of travel, accommodation, and providing access to business funds and grants.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: CommonwealthScholarship Council
- Location: Ghana | UK
- Category: Fellowships
- Benefits: Full Sponsorship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Visa + Flight
- Medical Insurance
- Eligibility: Commonwealth Countries
- Deadline: January 15, 2025
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Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Details
The Commonwealth Scholarship Council (CSC) has announced the official opening of the 2025 Commonwealth Startup Fellowship.
The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship is a fully funded opportunity made up of a combination of immersive in-person experiences and online learning, to provide participants with essential skills, cutting-edge knowledge, and a robust global net
The CSC and Imperial College London intend that by the end of the programme, entrepreneurs will be equipped to build thriving businesses, scale operations effectively, and drive job creation in their home countries.
Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Benefits
Each Commonwealth Startup Fellowship provides:
- Approved return travel from the Fellow’s home country to the in-person bootcamp in Accra, Ghana.
- Accommodation, travel and catering for the duration of the in-person bootcamp in Accra, Ghana.
- Reimbursement of the standard visa application fee.
- Reimbursement of vaccination costs
- Access to a Fellow’s Grant Fund for business or participation-related costs
- If a Fellow declares a disability, a full assessment of needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC.
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2025 Commonwealth Fellowship Requirements
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Be of at least graduate level;
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible low or middle-income Commonwealth country;
- Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country;
- Be fluent in written and spoken English.
- Not have undertaken a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship within the last five years (at the time of taking up the award)
- Be available to undertake their fellowship from the prescribed start date
In addition, they must demonstrate:
- Evidence of innovation, in terms of product, service, or market
- Active development for at least six-months and demonstrable commitment from team members
- A working minimum viable ‘product’, service, and/or prototype
- Significant evidence of customer engagement or traction in the form of early sales or pre-sales . proof of interest or demand, signed contracts, or other relevant evidence.
How To Apply for Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025
To apply for the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Review the eligibility criteria and prepare the required documents for application.
- Proceed to fill the application form, submit all required, details, documents and essays.
- In the application form, the applicant will be asked to provide details of qualifications, employment history, referees, the startup, and other essays.
- You will also be asked to provide a scan of your passport or national identity card.
- Applications are open from now until January 15, 2025
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Deadline: January 15th, 2024
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