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In partnership with the BOLD initiative through the U.S. Embassy in Bosnia & Herzegovina


The Prismatic Social-Innovation Fellowship is a 9-month program activating a community of change leaders with the vision and tenacity to tackle our world's greatest challenges.

Applications are now closed.

Meet our 2021 Fellows!


 

We provide emerging leaders with the tools and community necessary to achieve greatness. 

Prismatic is a Chicago-based leadership development organization using the power of emotional intelligence to drive confidence, clarity, resilience, and fulfillment in our next generation of social-change leaders. We’ve worked with hundreds of students throughout the U.S. as well as internationally through our partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Bosnia & Herzegovina. 

 

 

Our Social-Innovation Fellowship is a unique opportunity designed to turn your big ideas into action and give you the skills and mentorship to lead with intention. 

In Phase 1 of the fellowship, we provide comprehensive, research-backed frameworks designed to help you build your leadership skills while propelling your ideas forward through Design Thinking, entrepreneurship, and professional mentorship. 

In Phase 2, you will form a team of like-minded fellows and apply your new skills with $5,000 in seed funding to design and launch original projects in your impact area. We’ll continue to help you along the way with organized meetings and a seasoned mentor dedicated to helping you succeed. 

Following completion of the program, you will enter into a global community of Prismatic students addressing tough challenges with passion, innovation, and community. 

 

Benefits of this fellowship include…

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This fellowship is an ideal fit for you if... 


My team and I went through a process of successfully establishing a program for students where they will find an internship from their dreams - EduLab.ba. I can say that without the skills gained on the training and mentorship it would be extremely [hard] to get where we are now. Being a leader requires constant learning and [lots] of experience and it is exactly what this program offered us.
— Lejla Omerović, Past Social-Innovation Fellowship Participant

The Details

When:

June 2021 - March 2022 

The final schedule will be sent to selected fellows in May for approval prior to committing to the fellowship. 

Where:

All sessions will be hosted virtually on Zoom.

Time Commitment: 

  • Phase 1 - June - October 2021: 3-5 hours per week. These sessions will include live workshops, pre-recorded videos, and independent work-study

    • Some sessions will be in-person for Chicagoland fellows

  • Phase 2 - November 2021 - March 2022: 3-5 hours per week. The exact schedule will be determined by individual project groups

The final schedule will be sent to selected fellows in May for approval prior to committing to the fellowship. 

Fellow requirements 

  • Between the ages of 18-28 

  • Reside in either the Chicagoland area or Bosnia & Herzegovina*

  • Ability to attend at least 80% of scheduled workshops and complete the required independent work. 

  • Demonstrated interest in at least one of our fellowship focus areas: Education, Politics, or Environment 

  • Comfort speaking and reading English

  • Access to a tablet or computer as well as reliable internet throughout this program 

*Please note that applications are now closed.

Any questions about the application process? Reach out to hello@prismaticmovement.org.


This project was funded by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the author[s] and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.