Fortis Fellowship 2027 for Global Changemakers [Funded Summit in Colombia]: Apply by Nov 8

The Fortis Society is inviting applications for its five-month Fortis Fellowship 2027. Open to applicants worldwide and across professional sectors, the programme offers mentorship, professional-development workshops, funded cohort programming in Colombia and lifelong membership in the Fortis Society.

Click here to apply for the Fortis Fellowship 2027.

About the Fortis Society

The Fortis Society is an international community of emerging leaders from diverse countries and professional sectors. Its members seek to create positive social impact while supporting one another through mentorship, professional introductions, knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

The Fortis Fellowship is the pathway through which new members join the Society.

About the Fortis Fellowship

The Fortis Fellowship is a five-month leadership and professional-development programme for ambitious people from humble beginnings who want to create meaningful, large-scale positive change.

Fellows participate in virtual learning sessions, receive individual mentorship and build relationships with changemakers working across different countries and sectors.

The 2027 fellowship will conclude with in-person cohort programming in Medellín, Colombia, followed by the Fortis Summit in June 2027. After completing the programme, fellows become members of the Fortis Society for life.

Fellowship Highlights

Organiser: Fortis Society
Programme: Fortis Fellowship 2027
Duration: January to June 2027
Format: Virtual programming followed by an in-person gathering
Summit location: Medellín, Colombia
Eligibility: Applicants from all countries
Eligible sectors: All professional sectors
Programme language: English
Application fee: None
Fellowship fee: None
Application deadline: November 8, 2026

What Does the Fellowship Offer?

Selected fellows will receive:

Five months of leadership and professional-development programming.
Individual mentorship from a Fortis Society member.
Professional learning workshops.
Opportunities to build relationships with other fellows.
Cross-sector learning and collaboration.
Funded cohort programming and participation in the Fortis Summit.
Lifelong membership in the Fortis Society after completing the fellowship.

The programme does not advertise a monthly stipend, salary or cash award. Applicants should also review the application terms to confirm precisely which travel-related expenses are included in the funded in-person programme.

Who Can Apply?

The fellowship is open to applicants from any country and professional sector.

Applicants may come from areas such as:

Arts and culture
Business and entrepreneurship
Education
Government and public policy
Healthcare
Law
Non-profit and community development
Science and technology
Social enterprise
Other professional fields

The Fortis Society particularly encourages applications from the arts, education, government and healthcare sectors.

Educational and Experience Requirements

A university degree is not required to apply.

There is no fixed requirement concerning the number of years of professional experience. However, new cohorts generally include people with approximately one to five years of full-time work experience.

Applicants do not need a nomination or endorsement from a university, employer or institution. Nominated and independent applicants complete the same application and are evaluated against the same criteria.

What Is the Fortis Society Looking For?

Applications are assessed against four principal pillars.

1. Humble Beginnings

Applicants should have come from a low-income or otherwise resource-constrained background and demonstrated how they created opportunities despite limited access, guidance or support.

2. Altruistic Focus

The applicant’s work should contribute to improving other people’s lives. It does not need to be undertaken through a non-profit organisation or a position formally labelled as social-impact work.

3. Ambition at Scale

Applicants should have a significant vision for change and evidence that they have already begun working towards it.

4. Generosity

Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to help others, share knowledge, make introductions and contribute actively to the Fortis community.

Achievements are considered in relation to the opportunities and resources available to each applicant.

Time Commitment

From January to June 2027, fellows should expect approximately two to four hours of virtual sessions and mentorship per month.

Selected fellows must also be available to participate in the in-person cohort programming and Fortis Summit in Medellín in June 2027.

Application Requirements

Applicants will be asked to provide:

A resume or portfolio presenting their work and achievements.
Three short written responses concerning their background, journey and future ambitions.
A two-minute video introduction recorded on a phone or computer.
A virtual interview, if shortlisted.

The Fortis Society estimates that completing the initial application takes approximately two to three hours.

Click here to review the requirements and begin your application.