Morehead Family Innovator Fellowship
The Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation offers the Morehead Family Innovator Fellowship, a 10-week summer program designed to support undergraduate students in pursuing entrepreneurial ventures full-time. This fellowship offers a $6,000 stipend to each participant, enabling them to focus on developing their projects without the financial pressure of summer employment. Each year, one or two fellowships are awarded.
Program Benefits
- Stipend: Each fellow receives $6,000 for the summer.
- Mentorship: Fellows will work closely with Farley Center faculty and mentors.
- Resources: Access to University facilities, including the Farley Center and The Garage, for co-working
Eligibility
- Open to all Northwestern undergraduate students; preference will be given to those who will not graduate before the fellowship summer and who have participated in Farley Center courses or programs.
- Projects can span various areas, including technology, social impact, arts, and more.
- Preference will be given to those who can to work in the Chicago area and attend in-person meetings at the Farley Center.
- It is not possible to receive the fellowship and also work, study, or have some other full-time commitment (such as The Garage at Northwestern’s Jumpstart) during the 10-week span of the fellowship.
Objective
The fellowship aims to provide financial support to students, allowing them to dedicate their summer to entrepreneurial activities that are meaningful to them, without the need to seek other employment.
Recipients
Students who receive the Morehead Family Innovator Fellowship pursue projects that span various areas, including technology, social impact, arts, and more.
Read about the 2024 recipients
Applications
Applications for the summer 2025 Morehead Family Innovator Fellowship are now open. The deadline to apply is April 15th 2025 at 11:59PM.
For questions, please contact the Farley Center staff team at farley@northwestern.edu.
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