Fortis Society Fellowship 2027: Apply for a Fully Funded Global Leadership Fellowship in Medellín, Colombia

Overview

The Fortis Society Fellowship 2027 is a five-month international leadership and professional development programme designed for ambitious individuals from humble beginnings who want to generate meaningful, positive social change. Running from January to June 2027, the programme combines virtual sessions and mentorship with in-person cohort programming in Medellín, Colombia, concluding with the Fortis Summit in June. Candidates who successfully complete the programme and attend the Summit become lifelong members of the Fortis Society.

Who can apply

Applications are open to individuals worldwide from humble beginnings who aspire to create a significant, positive impact. Applicants do not need a university degree, nomination, institutional endorsement, or specific professional background, and all sectors are welcome. Candidates should demonstrate resilience, concern for others, initiative, and the ambition to achieve results, with cohorts typically comprising individuals with approximately one to five years of full-time professional experience. Selection is based on humble beginnings, where applicants have built their paths despite limited resources, and an altruistic focus showing contributions to the well-being of others through various professional settings.

What you get

There is no application or fellowship participation fee, and the in-person cohort programming and the Fortis Summit in Medellín are funded. Participants receive individual mentorship paired with a Fortis Society member, professional learning workshops, virtual sessions, and cross-sector exchange with an international cohort. Fellows gain access to a global professional network spanning fields such as government, law, business, healthcare, education, technology, academia, and the arts. Upon completion of the programme and attendance at the Summit, participants attain lifelong membership in the Fortis Society.

Key dates

The application deadline is 8 November 2026. Interviews take place between November and December 2026. Expected membership decisions are announced by the end of January 2027. The fellowship programme runs from January to June 2027, with in-person programming and the Summit taking place in Medellín in June 2027.