Deadline: September 1, 2014
Acumen is changing the way the world tackles poverty by investing in companies, leaders and ideas. We invest patient capital in business models that deliver critical goods and services to the world’s poor, improving the lives of millions.We are now accepting applications to join the Regional Fellows Program Class of 2015. We are looking for candidates with bold ideas and strong leadership capabilities. Fellows come from different backgrounds, cultures, and sectors.
Ideal applicants will meet the following criteria:
· Individuals who are working to end poverty in their community through some kind of social change project.
· Can be entrepreneurs who started their own organization, or individuals who are influencing change within an existing organization.
· Can come from of all age groups and education levels, but must be able to fully participate in a program that is conducted in English.
· Must be from India and must show a demonstrated commitment and concrete connection to India.
· Must demonstrate strong personal integrity, unrelenting perseverance, and moral imagination.
· Must be ready and willing to undergo an intensive year-long personal transformation and leadership journey.
The online application consists of:
· Background information
· Resume/CV
· Short & long answer questions
For more guidance on how to answer the application questions, please click here.: http://acumen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Regional-Fellows-Instructions.pdf
