Thank you for your interest.
If you have questions, please do not contact WILD directly. This page and the webpages found on this page provides complete information.
Unfortunately, our team does not have the time to respond to direct inquiries.
Acceptances will be provided on a rolling basis and no later than April 30.
2026 wild fELLOWS
SCHOLARSHIP opportunity - Apply by April 10, 2026
WELCOME!
The WILD Network is a global community of 25,000 leaders working across global development, humanitarian assistance, and other purpose-driven fields in 115 countries.
Each year, we offer the WILD Fellowship to make sure that access to great leadership development does not depend on where you live or what your organization can afford. The Fellowship is open to women at any career stage whose employers are not able to afford the cost of a ticket to the 2026 online Leadership for Social Impact Forum. Early career. Mid career. Senior. All welcome.
WHAT EACH FELLOW RECEIVES
- A complimentary pass to the online 2026 Leadership for Social Impact Forum (May 12-13), which includes full access to five months of activities you can see here.
- An onboarding session to meet other Fellows and learn how to get the most out of the program
- Membership in a dedicated WhatsApp community for ongoing connection with Fellows worldwide
- Invitations to future WILD community events
ELIGIBILITY
To apply, you must be:
- Available to attend the WILD Fellow onboarding webinar: Tuesday, April 13 at 9 - 10 am ET
- Committed to a minimum of eight hours of online programming during the Forum (May 12-13)
- Open to sharing your experience with fellow change-makers and learning from them
WHAT TO PREPARE
The application takes about 30 minutes.
You will need:
- Your CV
- Clarity on what you wish to share in a one-minute video, recorded directly in the application form
In your video, you will be asked to:
1. Briefly introduce yourself: your name, where you live, and the work you do
2. Describe the societal challenge you are addressing
3. Explain how participating in the forum will help you accelerate your impact and support your career goals
4. Share what you bring to the online forum and WILD community that will enrich the experience for others
A few notes on the video:
- Videos longer than one minute will invalidate your application
- No need to dress up or prepare a special background. What matters is that you can be clearly seen and heard.
- You can re-record as many times as you like before submitting.
We strongly recommend preparing what you will say before you hit record.
Deadline to Apply: Extended to April 10, 2026
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, we encourage you to apply early.
We look forward to hearing from you!