THE FELLOWS PROGRAM

Each year, we select 50 women entrepreneurs for a yearlong program designed to grow their businesses through workshops, coaching sessions, network-building, and financial resources. The program ends with a company presentation and  in-person experience.

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INSIDE THE FELLOWSHIP

DIGITAL EDUCATION

Immerse yourself in a mix of live workshops, specialized working groups and selections from our video and article library

FINANCIAL RESOURCES

A $5,000 business education grant, plus access to 0% interest loans via Kiva

PREMIER PEER NETWORK

Collaborate with your cohort, program alumni, and advisors through online networking and small group sessions

FELLOWS LAB

Put the year’s learning to use in a culminating company presentation to experts who offer guidance on your main business challenges

SPOTLIGHT ON FELLOWS

“I am grateful for the love, community and education the Tory Burch Foundation has provided. It’s a game changer; I feel like I got a crash course MBA.”

Shalini Samtani
Open The Joy

“The Tory Burch Fellows Program has been the boost of confidence, community and education I’ve needed to take my company–my purpose–to the next level.”

Kelly Twichel
Access Trax

“I have been in a few other fellowships and accelerators, and without a doubt this was the most complete experience with the best mentors and the most amazing women!”

Sofia Deleon
El Merkury

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PROGRAM CRITERIA

Learn more about the requirements for you and your business.

APPLICANT CRITERIA
  • A woman entrepreneur who owns the largest or equal stake in a qualifying business that is majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by women
  • 21 years or older as of the application due date,November 1, 2024
  • Proficient in English
  • A legal resident of the United States and its territories
COMPANY CRITERIA
  • For profit, from any industry
  • Early-stage (one to five years of operations preferred)
  • Generating revenues (minimum of $75,000 strongly preferred)
  • Formed under United States law and operating in the United States and its territories
FELLOWSHIP FAQ
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FELLOWSHIP RULES

Founder and business eligibility, timeline and more

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PROGRAM TIMELINE

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Applications Open

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Applications Close

SPRING 2025

50 Fellows Selected

SUMMER 2025

Yearlong Fellowship Begins