Applications are open for the Emboldly Fellowship is a transformative four-month program created to support early-career women and nonbinary professionals as they take their first steps into the workforce. Designed to equip participants with essential workplace skills, mentorship, and a powerful community, the fellowship aims to build confidence, foster leadership, and prepare fellows for long-term career success.

About the Fellowship

The program blends virtual and in-person learning through bi-weekly, two-hour sessions over four months. Each session features hands-on workshops, professional guidance from industry leaders, and opportunities for peer connection and mentorship. Fellows participate free of charge, gaining access to tools and insights curated by professionals from fields such as consulting, finance, media, and technology.

Purpose

Recognizing the persistent gap in mentorship and leadership opportunities for women in many professional spaces, Emboldly was established to close that divide. The fellowship provides a supportive environment where participants can build skills, share experiences, and grow their professional confidence while learning from women who have successfully navigated similar challenges.

Program Pillars

• Learn: Fellows gain practical insights on self-advocacy, confidence building, communication, leadership, and work-life balance — all taught by experienced professionals.

• Grow: Through mentorship and reflection, participants explore their strengths, develop resilience, and find direction in their career paths.

• Connect: The fellowship fosters a strong network of ambitious women, creating lasting professional and personal connections that extend beyond the program.

Timeline

• October 7: Information session

• October 15: Application opens

• December 31: Fellows notified

• January 9: Retainer fee due

• January 24: Fellowship begins

Impact Snapshot (2025 Cohort)

• 93% women of color

• 55% first-generation professionals

• 47% from low-income backgrounds

• 70+ companies and 30 countries represented

• 17% acceptance rate

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 1 December 2025 (23:59 CET).

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