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BS Degree in Social Entrepreneurship at Lynn University, USA

BS Degree in Social Entrepreneurship at Lynn University, USA

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Area
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Deadline
01 Apr 2018
Study level
Opportunity type
Opportunity funding
Full funding
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions

Benefits

For the first time, the Watson program will be offered on Lynn University’s campus in South Florida.

Next generation innovators and social entrepreneurs will engage in their passions, solve significant social, environmental and economic challenges, and earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Social Entrepreneurship from Lynn University. The program will combine Lynn’s Dialogues curriculum with Watson’s unique program, including:

•       1:1 Mentorship
•       Deep dives into the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time
•       Training in courses such as ideation, business model validation, funder readiness, virtuous entrepreneur, and transformative team.
•       Weekly workshops put on by world-class leaders and entrepreneurs from around the globe
•       A small, very selective international cohort of 20 students who are pioneering their education
•       Competing for seed funding
•       Traveling with the cohort during a scholar trip
•       Meeting with investors + funders during the annual “Funders Week”
•       Showcasing ventures during the annual “Summit”

Eligibilities

  • Powerful idea for social change
  • Strong track record in the social impact space
  • Passion for solving a specific social, environmental or economic issue / Sustainable Development Goal

Round 1: Submission of application online to Watson Institute at Lynn University: watson.lynn.edu/apply

Round 2: Applicants that make it to round 2 complete a short task to showcase their communications kills

Round 3: Interview

Round 4: Application to Lynn University for final admission

Eligible Regions: Open for All

Application Process

They are looking for early-stage social entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers with a bias towards action. They do not select based on GPA, SAT scores, nationality, or ability to pay rather look at the whole person, and evaluate each application using three main criteria:

  • The Person: What drives you?
  • The Idea: How sophisticated is your understanding of the problem and solution space?
  • The Stage: Are you at an early stage in your entrepreneurial journey? We’re looking for those just starting out this audacious journey.

 

Application Deadline: April 1, 2018 (14 Days Remaining)

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