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About
Student Fellowship - the Kuo Sharper Center's hallmark program since 2007. The Student Fellowship is a competitive program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs gain a world-class education at MIT, as well as extensive mentor and community support, in order to maximize their likelihood of success as principled, impactful leaders in emerging markets. Each year, we build a cohort of 10-15 students dedicated to building and scaling ventures in growth markets and provide them with tuition, travel, and prototyping support, as well as access to professional advisors, special seminars, and other cross-campus resources. Financial Support Each Fellow receives funding up to $15,000 that can be used to support their school tuition and stipend. Fellows may also receive grants to support travel to emerging markets during the summer and winter breaks in order to build professional relationships, conduct primary market research, test prototypes, or run pilot studies. Program Elements This Fellowship is intensely action-oriented and suits the student who is fully committed to becoming a principled leader and improving the lives of others through entrepreneurship. Curriculum: Through our customized educational experience, students develop practical skills for navigating complex business environments, making principled business decisions, setting and reaching venture milestones, and building and leading teams globally. Professional Advising: We have an Entrepreneur-in-Residence dedicated to helping our Fellows navigate their entrepreneurial journey at MIT. We have also built a network of domain experts and mentors to provide guidance, encouragement, and specialized advice as needed. Community: MIT has a rich entrepreneurial ecosystem comprised of faculty, investors, potential partners, new technologies, and both aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs. The Center serves as a community hub, helping students navigate the pockets of MIT to secure the precise expertise and resources they’ll need to optimize their entrepreneurial journey.