Vital Voices Global Fellowship 2025,USA (Fully Funded)
Description
Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) is an esteemed 10-month program designed to unite women leaders from diverse fields, enhancing their leadership skills, fostering collaboration, and empowering them to drive systemic change across sectors. The 2025 Vital Voices Global Fellowship focuses on two key pillars—VV Venture (social entrepreneurship) and VV Engage (public leadership)—while encouraging cross-sector synergies to address the world’s most pressing challenges.
This prestigious fellowship equips women leaders with the tools and resources they need to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create innovative solutions that make a lasting impact.
Degree Level
Vital Voices Global Fellowship 2025,USA (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at USA Universities.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Enterpreneurship
- Public relations
Fellowship Pillars
VV Venture (Social Entrepreneurship)
This pillar focuses on empowering women who are social entrepreneurs. If you have a passion for social change and are actively working on a venture that addresses a societal need, this track will help you sharpen your entrepreneurial skills, expand your network, and take your venture to the next level.
VV Engage (Public Leadership)
For women in public leadership, this track is ideal for those involved in policy-making, advocacy, or working with governments and organizations to drive change. Participants will develop skills in policy advocacy, leadership in governance, and mobilizing communities to take action on pressing global issues.
Benefits
What the Vital Voices Global Fellowship Offers
The 2025 Vital Voices Global Fellowship brings together a cohort of passionate and committed women leaders from around the world, providing them with a platform to collaborate, innovate, and grow. As a fellow, you will benefit from:
- Leadership Training: Through the Vital Voices Leadership Journey, fellows will undergo world-class leadership training that enhances their ability to create change in their communities.
- Pillar-Specific Skill Development:
- VV Venture (Social Entrepreneurship): Focused on building the skills required to lead social ventures, fellow social entrepreneurs will gain tools to scale their impact.
- VV Engage (Public Leadership): Designed for public leaders, this track develops skills to advocate for policy changes and mobilize communities to drive social good.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration: Opportunities to engage with public leaders, social entrepreneurs, changemakers, and civil society leaders to share knowledge and foster partnerships that amplify impact.
- Access to the Vital Voices Network: Fellows will be integrated into the Vital Voices Community Hub, gaining mentorship, peer learning opportunities, and strategic connections from a global network of over thousands of changemakers.
- In-Person Convening: Fellows will participate in an in-person event during the third quarter of 2025 (location TBC) to deepen their learning and further their collaborative relationships with fellow changemakers.
- Certificate of Completion: Fellows who successfully complete the program will be awarded a certificate recognizing their commitment to leadership and change.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to female applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the 2025 Vital Voices Global Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Identify as a woman
- Be at least 18 years old at the time of application
- Demonstrate commitment to the SDGs through their leadership, entrepreneurship, or public service
- Proficient in English (all fellowship sessions will be conducted in English)
- Willing to fully participate in the fellowship and actively engage with other women leaders across sectors
- Meet the specific eligibility criteria for either VV Engage or VV Venture
Application Procedure
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: April 21, 2025
- Notification of Final Decisions: May 2025
- Fellowship Program Duration: October 2025 to July 2026
- In-Person Convening: Third Quarter of 2025 (Location TBD)
How to Apply
Applications for the 2025 Vital Voices Global Fellowship must be submitted by April 21, 2025. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
The application process requires applicants to submit:
- Personal Information
- Motivation Letter
- Professional Experience
- Commitment to the SDGs
- References and Recommendations (if applicable)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
You may be asked to participate in a follow-up call to clarify any details after your submission.
For further details or any questions, you can contact Vital Voices directly or visit their official application page.
Conclusion
The 2025 Vital Voices Global Fellowship is a unique opportunity for women leaders who are passionate about making a global impact. This prestigious program provides the tools, network, and mentorship necessary to accelerate your leadership journey and create innovative solutions that address critical global issues. Apply today and become part of a dynamic community of changemakers working together to create a brighter, more equitable future.
