The most important thing for candidates to look in terms of what we look for is the Selection Criteria. Additionally, we look for a candidate who clearly articulates why they need ...

We find that Fellows typically are looking for two types of support. The first is career development and guidance to help them work through choices or transitions they are looking ...

Women’s Leadership Fellows come from all different industries. There is no one field that is disproportionately represented but we do try to achieve a balance of public, private and non-profit sector ...

Fellows get together at the program launch, at the mid-year retreat and at the program closing program. Additionally, there are monthly virtual collaborations among Fellows that provide an opportunity for Fellows ...

We conduct interviews over the course of two weeks as to accommodate the majority of schedules. If you are selected as a semi-finalist but are unavailable during the interview period we ...

If you are selected as a Semi-Finalist you will be asked to submit one professional letter of recommendation.

The fee for the program is $2,500. This covers the hard costs of providing this Fellowship. Thanks to the in-kind services provided by our strategic partnerships we are able to provide ...

At the annual program launch event, past and present classes had the opportunity to interact and share their experiences. We also encourage resource sharing between all members of the alumna network ...

We receive an average of 150 applications and select 12-15 qualified individuals.

Fellows are ultimately responsible for driving their fellowship experience. The Impact Center equips fellows with what they need to drive the relationship and get the most out of your year.  ...

We look at merit first and have found that with such a large pool of applicants it’s the best way of ensuring diversity. It also generally falls out evenly between the ...

Yes.

Most leaders face professional challenges regardless of the level of accomplishment and this program help them overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of them achieving success.

Applicants are not required to be employed but this program is not geared at finding jobs but about improving leadership capacity. If you are unemployed it is imperative to demonstrate how ...

This fellowship offers quality professional development at a fraction of the cost of private sector programs which is of great benefit to most employers.

We encourage applicants to reapply as a year can often make a big difference in the strength of your application. Each year you must complete a full application and we do ...

Applicants can be seeking help in one or both areas. The most important factor is articulating how this program will help you deal with them challenges.

We look for fellows who have demonstrated a history of leadership. This generally aligns best with individuals who are not in entry level positions.

There is no age limit although the average fellow is between 30 and 40 due to the professional issues this program addresses.

The mid-year retreat lasts from Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon.

Mentors are senior professionals with specific knowledge and skills to help you overcome your professional challenges. The come from the Impact Center network and are familiar with the values and mission ...

Mentors are chosen after we select the Fellowship class based on the needs of each Fellow. If selected, you will go through a series of conversations to understand the type of ...

The minimum we ask for is one meeting per month. This can be in person, via email or on the phone however, some mentor-mentee pairings interact much more frequently than once ...

We pair our Fellows and mentors very carefully based on both professional background as well as personality. If there is a conflict during the course of the program we will work ...

Both. Our coaches and mentors are selected after we select the fellows and we have a broad network that we draw from but depending on the needs of the individual we ...

Any applicant who can demonstrate a clear need can qualify for scholarship funding.

If you are selected as a finalist, the Impact Center will also include information on the amount of scholarship funding you qualify for.

Scholarship funding can be awarded to cover all or part of the program fee. That level will be based on the requested amount and the ability of the applicant to demonstrate ...

No, scholarships are only awarded to cover the program fee. Applicants are still responsible for getting themselves to and from key program events.

We request professional references but the most important element is having someone who can speak about your abilities as a leader.