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• about the fellowship
  • Description of Fellowship
  • Eligibility
  • Selection Process
  • Frequently Asked Questions About the Fellowship
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Description of the Fellowship

• What is the Education Entrepreneur Fellowship?
• To participate in the Fellowship program, do I have to live in Indianapolis?
• What is an education entrepreneur?
• How many fellows do you plan to select for your second cohort of Education Entrepreneur Fellows?
• What type of training and support is provided through the Education Entrepreneur Fellowship?
• Does a fellow’s idea for a new initiative remain the fellow’s idea during the Fellowship or does the idea become The Mind Trust’s idea?
• Who employs Education Entrepreneur Fellows, and are fellows eligible for employee benefits?
• What do fellows do upon completion of their Fellowship?
• What is the total compensation Education Entrepreneur Fellows receive during the two year Fellowship program?
• Do fellows receive office space in Indianapolis?
• Does The Mind Trust oversee and evaluate fellows’ work over time?
• When do fellows begin the Fellowship?

Eligibility

• What kind of person makes a good candidate for an Education Entrepreneur Fellowship?
• What type of ideas or initiatives is The Mind Trust looking for from fellows?
• Are faith-based initiatives acceptable for the Education Entrepreneur Fellowship?
• What kind of governance structure is allowable?
• Can the initiative I propose for the Fellowship be regional or national in scope?
• In order to be eligible to apply for the Fellowship, at what stage in development does my initiative need to be?
• Are you looking for people in a certain age group?

Selection Process

• How do I apply for an Education Entrepreneur Fellowship?
• What are the key dates in the Fellowship selection process?
• May I submit a Statement of Intent before the September 5, 2008 deadline?
• What happens after I submit a Statement of Intent?
• May I submit the Full Application before the October 17, 2008 deadline?
• Do I need to complete the Full Application all at one time?
• Do you require written letters of recommendation?
• What happens after I submit my Full Application?
• Who makes the final selection of fellows?
• How many fellows will be selected in the second cohort of fellows?
• Will The Mind Trust share any information submitted by fellows with anyone not part of the Fellowship application review process?
• How do I obtain an application?
• Can I mail, fax or email my application?
• Whom should I contact for more information about the Education Entrepreneur Fellowship?