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Fellowship in Social Enterprise

What is IDEX?
The IDEX Fellowship in Social Enterprise is a unique 9-month, paid, early entry, professional development
program for post-graduates interested in the field of social enterprise. Managed by Oglethorpe University with
support from Gray Matters Capital of Atlanta, fellows work alongside social enterprise leaders who serve
low-income communities to develop a blueprint for change. Fellows then execute that practical plan within
the enterprise. The combination of ideas and execution is transformational for both the enterprise and the
fellow.

IDEX Fellows are based in India as consultants to a social enterprise in the low-income education sector,
where they work to understand the socio-economic issues and test models to help solve these issues. The
Fellows also contribute to the enterprise where they are placed by:
• Writing and implementing 1-2 year business and project plans
• Analyzing financial systems and creating budgets
• Building market strategies
• Working with and building relationships with partner organizations
• Planning and attending social enterprise conferences, symposiums, and leadership seminars
• Conducting field-visits to established and/or emerging social enterprises

As an IDEX Fellow you will:

• Learn about social enterprise concepts in emerging markets
• Develop professional skills in management, business development, analytics and assessments, and
marketing
• Collaborate with peers interested in global change
• Live and work in a developing nation, gaining experience within international communities
• Create an ecosystem for change

What Makes an IDEX Fellow?

The Fellowship is open to graduating seniors and those who have graduated from an accredited
university/college, having no more than two years of work experience.

Candidates who meet the following will be given preference:

• Have academic or work experience in business, economics, development, education, or related fields
• Demonstrated leadership while in university
• Interest in development or social enterprise solutions
• High academic success
• International travel experience
• Interest in entering the field of social entrepreneurship/enterprise

IDEX Fellows are selected based on their ability to:

• Be self-motivated and take initiative in their work
• Adapt to new and often challenging environments
• Be willing to work in low-resource communities in developing nations
• Work collaboratively and contribute to a group of diverse young professionals
• Remain unbiased, open-minded, and culturally sensitive in both their work and group interaction

APPLY NOW at www.oglethorpe.edu/idex

Deadline February 1st
QUESTIONS? EMAIL recruitment.idex@oglethorpe.edu