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


TARA DARNLEY

TARA DARNLEY

KIM SHUI

KIM SHUI

KIM SHUI

POOJA BAVISHI

POOJA BAVISHI

Malai

ADRIANA C VAZQUEZ

ADRIANA C VAZQUEZ

Lilu

MINAZ MANEKIA

MINAZ MANEKIA

Right By Your Side

KAY WELLS

KAY WELLS

Posie Pots & 3D Prints

ARION LONG

ARION LONG

Femly

CHRISTINA FUNKE TEGBE

CHRISTINA FUNKE TEGBE

54 Thrones

NISHA PHATAK

NISHA PHATAK

Lion Pose

LYNNA VAN MERKEY

LYNNA VAN MERKEY

V Coterie

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