Ascend

The Ascend Fellowship

Recognizing that breakthrough ideas come from different sectors and communities, the Ascend Fellowship targets diverse pioneers paving new pathways that break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.

The 2012 Ascend Fellows are a network of leaders from across the country who will share knowledge, develop and test ideas, and coordinate their efforts. Ascend will support the Fellows with resources and a platform to accelerate the creation, amplification, and expansion of proven and promising two-generation strategies.

Fellows receive a $10,000 scholarship to support learning and participation in the program. In addition, Fellows have priority eligibility to apply for grants from the Ascend Innovation Fund, which will support the work of Fellows in developing, piloting, and expanding two-generation approaches. See the Brochure.

The 18-month fellowship experience will provide a space for innovation and collaboration, and will increase the impact of the Fellows’ work, strengthen their leadership capacity and networks, fuel their passion, and, most importantly – inspire action.