Fellowship

HeadStart Fellowship: Mentorship Programme Transforming University Students into Industry Professionals

About the Fellowship The HeadStart Fellowship is a mentorship program designed to give high achieving college students a “head start” on their professional and personal development. The program is entirely virtual. The program will give students exposure to professional opportunities and guidance within the technology, finance & consulting fields. The fellowship offers two virtual cohorts each year in […]

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Application deadline: Not specified
Funding: Not specified
Program location: Worldwide
Applicant profile: Professional

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Education level

Professional

Application materials

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Application requirements

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Be enrolled in a U.S. College/University/Institution
Be in the first or second year of university at the time of application
Be able to dedicate ample time to the program (3-4 hours a week)

Documents to prepare

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Funding and support

Have access to HeadStart’s robust network and Slack community
Opportunities to engage and participate in the HeadStart mentorship program and community events
Endless resources and guidance for professional and career development

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About the opportunity

About the Fellowship

The HeadStart Fellowship is a mentorship program designed to give high achieving college students a “head start” on their professional and personal development. The program is entirely virtual. The program will give students exposure to professional opportunities and guidance within the technology, finance & consulting fields. The fellowship offers two virtual cohorts each year in the Spring and Fall semesters, providing weekly and bi-weekly educational sessions, networking opportunities, and mentorship for university students.

Program Components

General Education: Weekly sessions on professional skills like problem-solving, resume/cover letter writing, and networking.
Vertical Specific Sessions: Bi-weekly technical training in a vertical of your choosing.
Corporate Sponsor Events: Networking with industry professionals.
Small Group Sessions: Informal networking and career guidance on a range of topics.
Mentorship: Pairing with mentors within the same vertical for personalized career advice.
Speaker Series: Insights from industry trailblazers, ranging from entrepreneurs to corporate leaders..

Fellowship Requirements

Be enrolled in a U.S. College/University/Institution
Be in the first or second year of university at the time of application
Be able to dedicate ample time to the program (3-4 hours a week)

Post-Completion Benefits

Have access to HeadStart’s robust network and Slack community
Opportunities to engage and participate in the HeadStart mentorship program and community events
Endless resources and guidance for professional and career development

Key Dates

HeadStart Coffee Chat Sign up: August 4, 2024 in Midtown Manhattan. Register Here
Women’s Panel: August 6, 2024 | 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM CT. Register Here
Info Session 2: August 20, 2024 | 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM CT. Register Here
Fellowship Application Deadline: August 23, 11:59 pm CT.

Application Process

Applications open in August and December for the respective Fall and Spring cohorts. Apply here.

FAQs

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For more details, visit the HeadStart Fellowship webpage.