As social entrepreneurship develops a greater reputation as a field of studies in academia, more students are demanding that universities incorporate social entrepreneurship into their education. New York University Sterns (NYU) has responded to student demand by offering graduate fellowships through the Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Program in Social Entrepreneurship. Every year, the Reynolds Program offers up to ten graduate fellowships to students, both those already enrolled in NYU’s master programs or recently accepted into any full-time, minimum two-year master’s program at NYU.
The Reynolds Program attracts students who want to develop their innovative ideas “to address a specific social problem in a pattern breaking, sustainable and scalable way.” The program encourages students to use their diverse talents to create, sustain and improve the infrastructure demanded for the success of social entrepreneurship organizations. Innovation is limitless, and the Reynolds Program inspires students to find new ways of raising awareness of social issues through a variety of media, from the arts to journalism to television.
Applicants can fulfill more than one of these roles, and while it is not required to have a fully developed idea, a definite desire to improve the world and a history of concern for and dedication towards important social issues is a prerequisite. The program provides an extensive range of opportunities including speaker series, workshops and panels, business plan development support, conferences and retreats. Fellows are rewarded up to $25,000 for each of their two years of study. The Reynolds Program Graduate Fellows have access to incredible experiences, networks and resources to help develop their skills and prepare themselves for a career dedicated to Social Entrepreneurship. For more information about program details and the application process, please visit http://www.nyu.edu/reynolds/grad/
