Up to 50 Fellows will receive:
- A five-day workshop series at the Tory Burch Offices
- One-year Fellowship with the Tory Burch Foundation
- $5,000 grant for business education
- A group of 10 Fellows will be invited to participate in Pitch Day. Selection is at the discretion of the Tory Burch Foundation.
Applicant Criteria:
- A woman entrepreneur who owns a majority stake in a qualifying business and manages it on a day-to-day basis
- 21 years or older as of application due date
- Proficient in English
- A legal resident of the United States
Business Criteria:
- For-profit, from any industry
- Early stage (one to five years of operations preferred)
- Generating revenues (minimum of $75,000 in revenue during 2018)
- Formed under United States law and operating in the United States
Not Eligible for this Program:
- Nonprofit organizations
- Idea stage ventures
- Subsidiary businesses or franchisee
In accordance with the official rules, review committees will assess the submissions to determine up to 50 Fellows based on a variety of factors, including the following considerations:
- Personal Statement and Resume
- The Business Plan
- Social Responsibility
- Proposed Use of Education Grant
A group of 10 Fellows will be invited to participate in Pitch Day. Selection to pitch is at the discretion of the Tory Burch Foundation.