This summer, Global Good Fund received an incredible response to our 2025 Fellowship recruitment. We received 2,314 applications from social entrepreneurs across the globe, showcasing a strong demand for our leadership development services. Notably, 14.5% of the applicants were reapplying, reflecting their continued interest in our program.
Expanding Our Reach
This year, we aimed to:
- Increase our geographic reach.
- Narrow the gender gap among applicants.
- Encourage more domestic applications from the U.S.
We are proud to have received applications from several countries for the first time, including Japan, Maldives, Belize, Latvia, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Brunei, Chile, and Comoros.
Focus Areas of Applicants
Our applicants are tackling critical issues in the following areas:
- Education: 42.7%
- Environment: 42.8%
- Health: 26.8%
- Economic Mobility (Job Creation): 21.3%
- Financial Inclusion: 16.1%
Demographic Insights
To better understand our applicant pool and improve our outreach efforts, we invited applicants to share their demographics. Here’s the breakdown:
- African, African American, Black: 74.1%
- Asian (Including Indian Subcontinent) & Asian American: 15.9%
- Hispanic, Latin American, Latino: 3.3%
- Caucasian, European, White: 3.2%
- Middle Eastern & North African: 1.9%
- Prefer to self-describe race and ethnicity: 1.4%
- Part of the LGBTQIA community: 30.9%
- Having a disability: 26.5%
Looking Ahead
We value the trust and support from our applicants, partners, alumni, donors, and community members. Your dedication helps us continue empowering leaders who are addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Stay tuned for updates on the next phase of the application process and more exciting news from The Global Good Fund.