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Camelback Application 101
The resource hub features Round 1 of the Camelback application in text format, the breakdown of the timeline and application process, FAQs, as well as more information on our criteria and eligibility.
frequently asked questions:
who is eligible for the camelback fellowship?
We support early-stage entrepreneurs whose ventures’ address systemic inequities, particularly those who are closely connected to the problems they aim to solve and the communities they serve. We prioritize entrepreneurs who have demonstrated a commitment to creating solutions for marginalized populations.
We look for ventures in the Education sector who drive social change by improving educational outcomes and access, with a focus on communities proximate to injustice. This includes schools, programs, and products in early childhood, K-12, higher education, adult learning, and alternative pathways. We also support Conscious Technology ventures that use innovative tech solutions to address systemic inequities, enhance community well-being, and create social good, particularly in health & wellness, community development, policy & advocacy, and workforce readiness.
We highly encourage Fellowship applications from Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, and non-binary leaders, given their historical exclusion and lack of representation in entrepreneurship.
Fellows must also live in the United States or U.S. territory. We believe our Fellows make the most impact by staying in their communities — our program does not require you to move anywhere.
We unfortunately cannot support international ventures; please see our alignment resources for more information.
Wonder if Camelback is a right fit for your venture at this time?
What is the timeline and process for applying?
What is it like to be a Camelback Fellow?
We feel that our Fellows tell it best. Below is a video and blog posts from Camelback Fellows.
IN VIDEO
IN WRITING
what does the fellowship program actually include?
While the characteristics of our focus on Education and Conscious Technology remain central to our priorities and portfolio, we are removing the boundary between these two tracks to offer one cohesive Fellowship experience. This change is designed to reduce confusion for entrepreneurs who see themselves at the intersection of these impact areas and to foster a more unified and inclusive environment for all our Fellows. The Camelback Fellowship offers support through:
Coaching - 1:1 relationship with a coach who creates a road map specifically focused to help you reach established goals
Capital - Camelback invests in each organization we support, and tailors funding levels for the different stages of acceptance for each track. Ventures are in a “startup” phase and receive $40,000 in our “friends and family” round. For-profits and hybrids receive as a SAFE note or some other alternative funding vehicle; nonprofits and schools receive as grants.
Connections - meetings with investors, potential partners and customers, and content experts
Community - tight-knit experience through the entire cohort and within tracks, as well as extended Camelback family (including past and present Fellows and Startup Coaches, as well as friends who can’t wait to support new Fellows)
Curriculum - an intense program we’ve created to empower undervalued entrepreneurs. This curriculum is tailored for each sub-track that we focus on.
The Fellowship is hosted as a hybrid experience including an in-person kick-off and graduation as well as virtual asynchronous and synchronous content in between. Key dates will be announced for travel and programming prior to confirming Fellow selection.
Do you have any advice or resources to help me make a strong application?
1️⃣ Check out our portfolio of Fellows and alumni
We think our Fellows do the best job at speaking to what are our priorities. Bonus - by learning more about our alumni, you’ll also get a feel for your potential new crew. If you don’t see yourself there yet - we love to be proven wrong ;)
2️⃣ Watch the complete playlist of Camelback Team weighing in on what it means to be a member of the #camelbackfam.
IS THERE A WEBINAR?
Check out the recording of the Cohort 14 Application and Fellowship 101 Webinar.
If you know someone who should apply to the Camelback Fellowship, refer them here.
updates from past fellows
“It’s a crime in a rich nation for people to receive starvation wages.” - MLK. The Camelback Good Jobs Initiative aims to empower local economies and create generational wealth; read about our first 5 local founders in New Orleans.