The
Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship @ Chicago Ideas Week recognizes a
group of young socially-conscious leaders who have developed sustainable
ventures addressing social needs,
and provides them with exposure to nationally recognized business and community leaders, funding to support their cause, and a platform for growth.
and provides them with exposure to nationally recognized business and community leaders, funding to support their cause, and a platform for growth.
The Fellowship was created
by philanthropist and entrepreneurs Leslie Bluhm and David Helfand to help
advance the next generation of social innovators, entrepreneurs, and change
agents. In 2012, the fellowship received over 200 applications.
The Program
The BHSI Fellows are hosted
in Chicago for Chicago Ideas Week, in October each year, all expenses paid.
Fellows gain exposure for their organization, establish a community of support,
and receive a $10,000 financial contribution for their venture.
Fellowship Details
Each of the Bluhm/Helfand
Social Innovation fellows will receive $10,000 in financial support for their
venture, and they'll join a group of likeminded young innovators for a week of
one-of-a-kind experiences including:
+The opportunity to present
their ventures at Chicago Ideas Week alongside leading innovators,
entrepreneurs, and thinkers, in front of an exclusive audience.
+Intimate breakfasts and
lunches with prominent business and political leaders. Past meetings hosted by:
Mayor Richard M. Daley, TIME Managing Editor Rick Stengel, Chairman of Equity
Group Investments Sam Zell, and Groupon Chairman and Co-Founder Eric
Lefkofsky.
+Participate in hands-on
working sessions with top not-for-profit leaders. Past speakers include: Pencils
of Promise Founder & CEO Adam Braun, Livestrong CEO Doug Ulman and charity:
water Founder & CEO Scott Harrison.
+One-on-one meetings with
potential funders, partners, and mentors relevant to their ventures. Previous
mentors include: United Airline’s Managing Director of Corporate and Community
Affairs Sonya Jackson, Ariel Investments President Mellody Hobson, entrepreneur
and philanthropist J.B. Pritzker, GrubHub Founder Matthew Maloney, and
philanthropist and civic leader Helen Zell.
+Access to Chicago Ideas
Week speakers. Past speakers include: President Bill Clinton, General Colin
Powell, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Attorney General
Kamala Harris, Deepak Chopra, Edward Norton, Judith Rodin, Robert Kennedy, Jr.,
Tom Brokaw, Ellen Gustafson, Wes Craven, Kevin Bacon and Dean
Kamen.
+A night rocking out a
private concert with a superstar headliner. Headliners have included Third Eye
Blind and Weezer!
+And much
more!
Applicant Criteria
+All applicants must be 35
years of age or younger (born on or after October 13, 1978).
+Applicants may be from
anywhere in the world.
+Ventures may be for-profit
or not-for-profit entities.
+All ventures must
demonstrate that they are innovative and addressing compelling social
need(s).
+All ventures must
demonstrate a sustainable model with proven results.
+Chicago Ideas Week takes
place from October 14-20, 2013. The fellowship takes place from October 13-17.
In order to be considered, all applicants must be available from October
13-17.*
Important Dates
+June 6: Deadline to
Apply
+July 22: Semi-finalists
notified
+August 3-4: Semi-finalist
Interviews
+Mid-August: 2013
Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellows announced
+October 13-17:
Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship @ Chicago Ideas Week
* Fellows are welcome (but
not required) to attend the remainder of Chicago Ideas Week (all expenses paid).
All applicants must be available for an interview the weekend of August 3-4 in
the event they are selected as semi-finalists. Semi-finalists may choose to
interview in person, in Chicago (with all travel expenses paid) or
remotely.
Questions?
For questions or more
information on the BHSI Fellowship, please contact Jessica Malkin at
info@bluhmhelfand.com
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