Online application deadline: Tuesday, 15 March 2005
Become a Fellow
The Program awards approximately twelve fellowships each year to exceptional social entrepreneurs and technology professionals from around the world. Successful candidates have innovative ideas and are passionate about implementing a project to empower individuals and communities in the developing world.
If you believe you can be a strong contributor to this program, we welcome your application. To learn more about the requirements of the application and our program, please see the Application Instructions and our FAQ. Please read below and confirm which type of fellowship you will be applying for before proceeding to the Online Application Form.
Eligibility
You must have at least five years of full-time professional experience working with information and communications technologies in your organization.
You should have an in-depth knowledge of, and interest in, the latest information and communications technology applications and their implementation in the developing world.
There is no age limit.
The minimum educational qualification is a bachelor's degree.
Suitable Projects
Applicants have two main options:
- You can develop your own project.
- You can contact former DV Fellows if you want to continue work on existing projects.
The Program aims to give fellows as much flexibility as possible in selecting a project; however, projects should adhere to the following basic guidelines:
- Projects should address a real and identifiable need relating to an area of the developing world.
- Projects should be scalable and sustainable.
- Solutions should be driven by information and communication technologies (e.g. Internet, web, mobile, satellite).
- Project proposals should detail a realistic 6-9 month project for one fellow to undertake.
Important Notes
- The Selection Committee's decisions are final. Applicants who have not been accepted may reapply for a following year.
- Reuters Foundation cannot assist accepted candidates obtain funding if they do not receive a scholarship.
- Offers to participate in the program are for the current year only. If you are unable to accept a fellowship offer — for whatever reason — you will need to reapply.
Types of Fellowship
Reuters Digital Vision Fellowship Reuters DV Fellows are bound by the following requirements:
- Spending the academic year at Stanford University.
- Participating in weekly seminars and other official activities of the Program.
- Refraining from professional work while attending the Digital Vision Program at Stanford.
- Returning to your company or organization at the end of the fellowship.
The administrative and tuition costs associated with participating in the Reuters Digital Vision Program will be provided by the Reuters Foundation and its co-sponsors. Additionally, DV Fellows are eligible to apply for funding from the Digital Vision Program in support of their prototype development.
Digital Vision Program Scholarship
In addition to applying for a Digital Vision Fellowship, you can apply for a Digital Vision Scholarship to cover your living expenses for the duration of the 9-month program. The scholarship provides a monthly stipend of $2,500.00 to cover basic costs such as rental housing, food, utilities, and other routine expenses. Additional scholarship benefits include health insurance, round-trip airfare to and from Stanford (at the beginning and end of the program), and up to a $400 stipend to cover relocation costs. For the 2005-06 academic year, we are pleased to offer six Digital Vision Scholarships, courtesy of the Reuters Foundation, the Google Corporation, and the Advanced Micro Devices Corporation.
Corporate Fellowship
In an effort to accommodate full-time employees of technology firms, the Digital Vision Program now accepts applications for Corporate Fellowships. Individuals who are awarded Corporate Fellowships may participate fully in the seminars, workshops and other organized activities of the Digital Vision Program (minimally 5-6 hours per week) and Stanford University, but are not obligated to do so. Corporate fellows are not required to be on campus full-time, and they may continue to perform their full-time professional duties in their organizations. The suggested donation for Corporate Fellows is $5,000.
Screening Procedure
Each application is screened by a Selection Committee, comprised of experts from Stanford and Reuters. Finalists may be selected for interview, in person or via phone.
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