OC Fellowship

The purpose of the Fellowship is to open doors, minds and networks for emerging social entrepreneurs and nonprofit executives; enrich OC with new, emerging leaders; and infuse OC in-person and online discussions with a diversity of perspectives.

Benefits include: • Funding support:

• Fellows from non‑OECD countries receive a $2,890 award (covers full registration) and pay a refundable $295 admin fee.
• Fellows from OECD countries receive a $1,895 award (partial coverage) and pay a $995 registration fee. • All‑inclusive accommodations (5 nights, meals, internet, resort fees) • Leadership programs, capacity building, and networking • Transportation to/from Faro International Airport (FAO) • Opportunity to facilitate sessions and showcase organizations

Fellows are responsible for their own airfare and travel documents.

• Must be a social entrepreneur or nonprofit executive working on poverty alleviation
• Organization must have at least 1 year of operations and budget below $1M USD
• Must not have attended a previous OC in‑person summit
• Must demonstrate financial need and commitment to social justice
• Must be available to attend OC Sunrise & OC2026 in Portugal