Call for
Gold Social Impact Fellowship 2025

Application Deadline:
11 July 2025
About Organisation
Reach for Gold is a mission-driven organization committed to empowering underserved communities by addressing systemic challenges through strategic, people-centered solutions. The organization focuses on creating sustainable change across sectors such as education, local infrastructure, and economic development. By investing in these foundational areas, Reach for Gold seeks to break cycles of poverty, inequality, and marginalization, enabling individuals to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.
Since its inception, the organization has championed inclusive development and equitable access to resources that foster growth and resilience. A notable example of its impact is the redevelopment work initiated in April 2023 in Iboropa, Ondo State, Nigeria, where community-focused interventions in education and infrastructure have catalyzed progress. This holistic approach reflects Reach for Gold’s belief in the power of local empowerment as a vehicle for global change.
The organization believes that real transformation begins when individuals are given the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to become change agents in their own communities. By prioritizing equity, collaboration, and innovation, Reach for Gold continues to build a network of purpose-driven individuals committed to solving real-world challenges and nurturing inclusive growth across regions.
About the Grant
The Reach for Gold Social Impact Fellowship is a global leadership and capacity-building program designed to develop and empower the next generation of community-focused changemakers. It goes beyond training by offering a deeply immersive experience where selected fellows engage in mentorship, collaborative problem-solving, and on-the-ground implementation of social impact initiatives.
Structured around a practical and interactive learning model, the fellowship culminates in the execution of a capstone project designed to address pressing issues in fellows’ local communities. Areas of focus include but are not limited to education, infrastructure, public health, and economic empowerment. Through this approach, fellows gain first-hand experience in leading sustainable, community-based solutions.
More than just a developmental opportunity, the fellowship is a platform for fellows to become part of a global network of 100 emerging leaders who are passionate about creating real, measurable change. Whether you are an early-career professional, student, nonprofit leader, or active volunteer, the program offers a unique opportunity to transform your ideas into impactful action.
Fellows will leave the program equipped with critical leadership skills, a completed community project, and a broadened perspective on social change, preparing them to be lifelong advocates and leaders for equity and innovation.
Who can Apply?
The Reach for Gold Social Impact Fellowship welcomes passionate and purpose-driven individuals from across the globe who are eager to take their impact work to the next level. Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years of age at the time of application and must demonstrate a clear commitment to community development, social justice, or systemic change.
Ideal candidates are those who have a history of civic engagement, volunteerism, or leadership in their local communities. This could include involvement in youth-led initiatives, nonprofit work, social enterprises, or any grassroots projects that uplift underserved populations.
Applicants must be able to commit to the entire duration of the fellowship and should have proficiency in English, as the program’s content, communication, and mentorship will be delivered in English. The program is open globally, with no nationality restrictions.
A strong application will show not just passion, but also a readiness to lead a capstone project that directly benefits a community. Whether you’re a student, early-career changemaker, or a nonprofit founder, this is your chance to grow as a leader and make a lasting difference.
All applicants are required to submit a complete application form and demonstrate their availability and dedication to carrying out a community-focused project during the fellowship.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates must complete and submit the online application form before the deadline. Applications must include personal details, a statement of interest, proof of previous community involvement, and a preliminary idea for a capstone project. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for further evaluation through interviews or additional documentation. Commitment to active participation throughout the fellowship is essential for selection.
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