How do you become a fellow at the Aspen Institute?

Candidates interested in becoming a Fellow must be nominated by a third party who knows him or her well and is prepared to speak candidly and objectively about the their qualifications. You cannot “apply” to be a Fellow.

What is an Aspen fellowship?

Introducing The Aspen Fellowship, a 6-week program helping black undergrad students build the skills they need to jumpstart their careers. Fellows will be paired with advisors who manage the project’s scope, development, and overall direction.

Who owns the Aspen Institute?

Daniel R. Porterfield
Aspen Institute

What is the Ashoka Fellowship?

Ashoka Fellows are the world’s leading social entrepreneurs. They champion innovative new ideas that transform society’s systems, providing benefits for everyone and improving the lives of millions of people.

What does the Aspen Institute do?

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world.

How many Aspen Fellows are there?

The ever-growing Aspen Global Leadership Network includes nearly 1,900 Fellows from 48 countries. Fellows can use their businesses and positions to create new ventures and jobs.

Is Aspen Institute a nonprofit?

How do I get Ashoka Fellowship?

Ashoka’s selection process is anchored by our five criteria against which all Fellow candidates are evaluated:

1. The Knockout Test: A New Idea.
2. Creativity.
3. Entrepreneurial Quality.
4. Social Impact of the Idea.
5. Ethical Fiber.

Does the Aspen Institute make grants?

Washington, D.C. Aspen Institute was awarded $7,170,337 between 1981 and 2020, including 32 grants in Impact Investments, Nuclear Challenges, Digital Media & Learning, Discovery Grants, Migration, Human Rights and Policy Research.