Provider: Acumen Academy
Status: Open in India and the UK; Southeast Asia opens October 5 · Regional fellowships for social-impact leaders
Summary
Acumen Fellowships develop social-impact leaders building and scaling solutions to poverty. Applications are managed by region, with different eligibility rules, timelines and cohort dates. These are regional programs, not one universal application.
At a glance
- Type: Leadership fellowship
- India: Open through October 31, 2026; fellowship March–October 2027
- United Kingdom: Open through November 3, 2026; fellowship February–October 2027
- Southeast Asia: Opens October 5; deadline December 6, 2026; fellowship begins April 2027
Who can apply
Regional requirements vary. In general, applicants are social entrepreneurs or senior decision-makers with at least five years of work experience, a proven record of impact on poverty, and a full-time commitment to the work. Applicants must meet the specific region’s rules and be able to participate in that cohort.
What you get
- Regional leadership development and peer cohort
- Program costs, including travel and lodging for in-person immersives, are covered
- Access to Acumen’s global Foundry community, coaching and tools
Important dates
- India: applications September 25–October 31, 2026; fellowship March–October 2027.
- UK: applications September 22–November 3, 2026; fellowship February–October 2027.
- Southeast Asia: applications October 5–December 6, 2026; fellowship begins April 2027.
How to apply
Open the official page for the region where your work has direct impact, review its eligibility and apply through that regional program.
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Last checked: October 3, 2026
Source: Acumen Academy
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