The Bush Fellowship is designed for maximum flexibility and can be used for a wide range and combination of experiences, including, tuition, conference registration, coaching, travel and living expenses.
Donor Name: Bush Foundation
State: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 10/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Bush Fellowship is an investment in people and their capacity to do more good for the region — and it’s super flexible. Fellows have a vision for radical change they see is needed in — and informed by — their community. To pursue that change, they have a clear idea of how to design a Fellowship plan that helps them bring their ideas to life. The Fellowship is not about working on a project, it’s about your personal growth as a leader.
Bush Fellows are committed to leading equitably to create large-scale change. They have influence with a proven track record of making good change happen. They are experienced problem solvers, able to get results. They are sought after for help, advice, connections and inspiration. They bring in wide-ranging perspectives to help inform and make decisions. They don’t let obstacles stop them. They make mistakes and learn from them. They generously share what they know and help others grow as leaders.
Funding Information
Up to 30 Bush Fellows are selected to receive up to $150,000 over two years to grow their capacity, knowledge and network to lead. Fellows come from all sectors, including business, nonprofit, and government.
Ways to use Fellowship Funds
- No portion of the Fellowship can be directed to another person or organization, or used to fund a business or program.
- Here are some of the ways Fellows can use their funds:
- Earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree or other professional credentials
- Attend conferences and conventions within or outside of their current expertise and network
- Build a network of colleagues and thought partners
- Learn from successful organizations and initiatives and study effective change strategies
- Take part in leadership programs
- Seek and work with mentors
- Get professional leadership coaching
- Develop specific skills, like conflict resolution, coalition building, change management, facilitation, or communication skills
- Connect with your cultural roots or family history to ground your leadership
- Develop practices to sustain your leadership
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible for a Bush Fellowship if:
- You are at least 24 years old at the time of the application deadline.
- You are a resident of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or one of the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.
- You have lived in the region for at least one (1) continuous year before applying.
You are not eligible if:
- You previously received a Bush Fellowship, Bush Artist Fellowship, Bush Leadership Fellowship, Bush Medical Fellowship or Enduring Vision Award.
- You are a family member of a Bush Foundation staff member or board member. Family members include a spouse, parent, grandparent, great grandparent, child, grandchild, great grandchild and spouses of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
- There are no specific citizenship requirements to be eligible for the Bush Fellowship. If a Fellow is not a U.S. citizen, the Foundation might be required to withhold income taxes on Fellowship payments and report such payments and withholdings to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
For more information, visit Bush Foundation.
