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.

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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

CHARIS JONES

CHARIS JONES

Sassy Jones

CAITLIN MURPHY

CAITLIN MURPHY

Global Gateway Logistics

MONICA SUNNY

MONICA SUNNY

The Chai Box

SITKA SEMSCH

SITKA SEMSCH

Sitka Semsch

AVANI SARKAR

AVANI SARKAR

Modi Toys

RUKAYATU (RUKY) TIJANI

RUKAYATU (RUKY) TIJANI

Firm for the Culture

MARGARET NYAMUMBO

MARGARET NYAMUMBO

Kahawa 1893 Coffee

MICHELLE GAGE

MICHELLE GAGE

Michelle Gage Interiors

NICOLE F. SMITH, M.ED.

NICOLE F. SMITH, M.ED.

JMS Creative Leadership Solutions

RECHELLE BALANZAT

RECHELLE BALANZAT

Juliette

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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

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Founder and business eligibility, timeline and more

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PROGRAM TIMELINE

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

Applications Open

NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Applications Close

WINTER 2025-26

Review Period

APRIL 2026

Fellows Selection

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“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

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