The Foundation offers fellowships to individuals to implement their innovative idea for social change. We are most interested in exceptional ideas at the intersection between openness, technology, knowledge and learning. Ideas that would really move the dial on access to global knowledge, social and economic development. The fellowship is not an academic fellowship aimed at research or academic study. Applicants should be social change agents who push boundaries and challenge accepted norms. They need not have all the answers, but should ask the right questions in a practical context. Fellows are expected to commit 100% of their time and attention to the focus area selected for their fellowship. The fellowship aims to free up the time of the Fellow to pursue their ideas in this area. The Fellow must submit any outside work, volunteer or otherwise, that they may want to conduct whilst on a Foundation Fellowship, to the Foundation for approval. Fellows are required to attend the bi-annual Fellows gatherings. Fellows are asked to live out loud, communicating openly and actively on their ideas, projects and strategies. The fellowship must be taken up on 1 March or 1 September.
The Foundation offers fellowships to individuals to implement their innovative idea for social change. Foundation is most interested in exceptional ideas at the intersection between openness, technology, knowledge and learning. Ideas that would really move the dial on access to global knowledge, social and economic development.
This is one year fellowship program available for individuals to implement their innovative idea for social change.
Scholarship can be taken at:
Fellows work from where they are, with an open door to visit the Foundation’s head office in Cape Town, South Africa.
Eligibility:
- Anyone who has an innovative idea for social change through fresh thinking that adds value in the areas of knowledge, learning and technology.
- Anyone who has a clear vision of how the world can be a better place and the contribution they can make to bringing about the change.
- The fellowship is not limited to any specific geographic location. However, applicants must be fluent in English.
- Fellowship applicants must have attained the age of majority by the date of application.
Scholarship Open for: International applicants are eligible for this Shuttleworth fellowship.
Scholarship Duration:
This Shuttleworth Fellowship is awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal based on reapplication.
Scholarship Value:
The equivalent of a year’s salary, a contribution towards expenses plus access to a travel allowance. In addition, the Fellow will have access to potential project funding from the Foundation, who will match the Fellow’s personal investment in projects by at least ten fold. The total grant amount will be based on the Fellow’s qualifications, experience and comparable cost of time for their skill level.
Notification:
Fellowship applications are reviewed by the Shuttleworth Foundation management team and advisers. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews.
How to Apply?
- First read the application instructions
- Complete the application form and submit your completed application from via e-mail to fellowships-at-shuttleworthfoundation.org.
Application Deadline:
Applications for the 1 March fellowship intake closes 1 November. Applications for the 1 September fellowship intake closes 1 May. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
For further information: Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship Program
