THE FELLOWS PROGRAM

The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program connects extraordinary women entrepreneurs with the essential tools to scale, lead and shape the economy. Most importantly, Fellows engage with decision-makers and founders who are committed to growing together and building with intention.

INSIDE THE FELLOWSHIP


PREMIER PEER NETWORK

400+ extraordinary women entrepreneurs building intentionally for the future

COLLABORATIVE COACHING

Work closely with experts who help you face your company’s specific challenges

ADVISOR ACCESS

Connect with decision-makers who can change the trajectory of your business

SELF-PACED EDUCATION

Development opportunities that grow with you and your business

Spotlight on Fellows


REBECCA STYN, PH.D.

REBECCA STYN, PH.D.

Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktails

HEATHER SKANES, MD

HEATHER SKANES, MD

Oasis Women’s Health LLC

SHELLEY ELKOVICH

SHELLEY ELKOVICH

For Bitter For Worse

DONIE YAMAMOTO

DONIE YAMAMOTO

Vital Pet Life

KIA-SHUN REEVES

KIA-SHUN REEVES

ShampooTime

DANYA SHERMAN

DANYA SHERMAN

KnoNap

LEAH HERNANDEZ

LEAH HERNANDEZ

Young Authors Publishing

MONICA FULLERTON

MONICA FULLERTON

Spouse-ly

CHEVON POWELL

CHEVON POWELL

Golden Bricks Events

KATALINA MAYORGA

KATALINA MAYORGA

El Camino Travel

PROGRAM CRITERIA


Learn more about the requirements for you and your business.

  • A woman entrepreneur who owns the largest or equally largest stake in a qualifying business (see Company Criteria)
  • Has a significant role in managing the Qualifying Business
  • 21 years or older as of the application due date November 11, 2025
  • Proficient in English
  • A legal resident of the United States and its territories

See Fellowship Rules for full eligibility criteria

  • For profit, from any industry
  • Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by women
  • Generating minimum of $75,000 annually.  There is no maximum revenue requirement.
  • Formed under United States law and operating in the United States

See Fellowship Rules for full eligibility criteria

Founder and business eligibility, timeline and more

PROGRAM TIMELINE


SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

Applications Open

NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Applications Close

WINTER 2025-26

Review Period

APRIL 2026

Fellows Selection

“The Foundation provided a small interest-free loan, which I could not secure anywhere. It enabled me to be able to fulfill a contract…that led to $5 million in business.”

– BEAU WANGTRAKULDEE