Vital Voices Global Fellowships in USA

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Vital Voices Global Fellowship 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Identify as a woman
• Be proficient in English (as all sessions will be conducted in English).
• Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Demonstrate a commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their leadership, entrepreneurship, or public service.
• Be willing to fully participate in the fellowship and actively engage with diverse women leaders across sectors.
• Meet all specific pillar (VV Engage or VV Venture) eligibility criteria.

Offered Benefits

Fellows will receive:

• Leadership training through the Vital Voices Leadership Journey.
• Pillar-specific skill development tailored for social entrepreneurs (VV Venture) and public leaders (VV Engage).
• Opportunities for cross-sector collaboration with public leaders, social entrepreneurs, changemakers, and civil society leaders to drive systemic change.
• Access to the Vital Voices Community Hub and the Vital Voices Global Network for mentorship, peer learning, and strategic connections.
• An in-person convening in Q3 2025 (location TBC) to deepen learning, networking, and collaboration.
• A certificate of completion upon successfully completing the program.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2025. Applicants may be required to participate in a follow-up call for clarifications. All applicants will be notified of final decisions by May 2025. Early applications are strongly encouraged.