Deadline: July 11, 2025
Applications for the Reach for Gold Social Impact Fellowship 2025 are now open. The Reach for Gold Social Impact Fellowship is a transformative leadership and capacity building program designed to empower the next generation of leaders who are passionate about creating lasting impact in their communities.
Through a dynamic blend of mentorship, collaborative learning, community engagement, and the design and execution of a capstone project, the fellowship equips selected fellows with the mindset, skills, and tools needed to lead innovative and sustainable social change. This fellowship is more than a program — it’s a movement of purpose-driven individuals committed to addressing real-world challenges across education, infrastructure, health, economic empowerment, and more.
Whether you are a student, early-career professional, nonprofit founder, or community volunteer, if you are ready to take your passion for impact to the next level, then this fellowship is for you.
Benefits
- Funding: N500,000 for the Best Capstone Project
- Mentorship: Gain insights from professionals in the social impact sector.
- Skill Development: Enhance your leadership, project management, and communication skills.
- Community Engagement: Make a tangible difference through your own social impact project.
- Recognition: Receive a certificate upon completion and potential scholarship opportunities.
- Networking: Connect with a diverse cohort of peers and build lasting relationships.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Reach for Gold Social Impact Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be from any country (the program is open globally);
- Be between the ages of 18 and 35 at the time of application;
- Demonstrate a strong passion for social change and community development;
- Possess a track record of volunteerism, leadership, or civic engagement;
- Be able to commit to the full duration of the program;
- Have proficiency in English, as all training and communication will be conducted in English;
- Be available to execute a community-focused capstone project during the fellowship period.
Selected Fellows must:
- Actively participate in all scheduled sessions, including mentorship meetings, training, and peer learning forums.
- Collaborate with other fellows and program mentors.
- Design and implement a capstone project aimed at creating a sustainable impact in a chosen community.
- Provide progress updates and a final report on the capstone project.
- Represent the Reach for Gold Initiative with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.
- Grant the Initiative permission to share their project outcomes and stories for promotional and impact documentation purposes.
Application
For more information, visit Reach for Gold Social Impact Fellowship.
