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Applications for the Class of 2022 open on August 1st! If you have any questions you can reach out to us at selection@ventureforamerica.org.

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Online Application

Using this two-page application, candidates register in our system, share their basic information, academic and demographic background, and upload a current resume.

In this step, we will usually get back to candidates three days after the deadline.

Step
01

Online Essay

In this round, we learn more about candidates’ interest in Venture For America and startups. They have a week to complete two essay questions: “Why do you want to be a Venture For America Fellow?” and “How have your experiences set you up to succeed in a role at a startup?”

We review candidates’ essays within five to seven days of submission.

Step
02

Video Interview

Candidates invited to the video interview stage will have a 30-minute conversation with a Team member, current Fellow, or Alumni. We discuss why the candidate wants to become a Fellow, their experiences, and what they’ve accomplished.

Video interviews take place over a two-week period and we return a decision shortly thereafter.

Step
03

Selection Day

Selection Day is a full day of group activities and individual interviews designed to be challenging, fun, and an opportunity for self-exploration. This final step helps us determine if Venture For America is a good fit for the candidate.

We send our final decision up to two weeks after Selection Day.

Step
04

Start your application.

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Application Deadlines

We have three separate, but identical, application deadlines. Our criteria remain the same for every deadline, but we recommend applying as early as possible so admitted candidates have additional time to complete Onboarding and prepare for the Match process.

Applicants may not apply more than once during the same season.

Application Deadlines

We have three separate, but identical, application deadlines. Our criteria remain the same for every deadline, but we recommend applying as early as possible so admitted candidates have additional time to complete Onboarding and prepare for the Match process.

Applicants may not apply more than once during the same season.

Deadline 1

 

Applications Open:

Aug. 1 – Sept. 3

Essay Due:

Sept. 14

Video Interviews:

Sept. 24 – Oct. 1

Selection Day:

Oct. 15

Deadline 2

 

Applications Open:

Sept. 4 – Oct. 15

Essay Due:

Oct. 25

Video Interviews:

Nov. 1 – Nov. 7

Selection Day:

Nov. 19

Deadline 3

 

Applications Open:

Oct. 16 – Jan. 21

Essay Due:

Jan. 31

Video Interviews:

Feb. 9 – Feb. 16

Selection Day:

Feb. 25

We Have a Webinar for That

Candidates that still have lingering questions are encouraged to join one of our informative webinars. They’ll be able to hear directly from a Team member about what we’re looking for. Please note: webinars are usually conducted during our recruiting season – from August to March.

Join Our Next Webinar

We Have a Webinar for That

Candidates that still have lingering questions are encouraged to join one of our informative webinars. They’ll be able to hear directly from a Team member about what we’re looking for. Please note: webinars are usually conducted during our recruiting season – from August to March.

Join Our Next Webinar

Application Guidelines

Applying for the 2021 Fellowship? Check out these helpful toolkits for tips on every step of the application.

Online Application

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Essays

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Video Interview

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Virtual Selection Day

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