Deadline: August 28, 2025
Are you leading an early-stage organisation solving urgent climate or conservation problems with a proven model that’s ready to scale? The Henry Arnhold Fellows Program by the Mulago Foundation might be the game-changing opportunity you’ve been looking for. Each year, this prestigious fellowship selects a small cohort of visionary leaders and provides them with funding, strategic support, and an unmatched network to help them scale impactful solutions.
In this blog post, we break down everything you need to know about the Henry Arnhold Fellows Program—from eligibility and benefits to timelines and application links.
What Is the Henry Arnhold Fellows Program?
The Henry Arnhold Fellows Program is a one-year, design-and-scale accelerator created by the Mulago Foundation. It supports leaders of small, early-stage organisations working in climate and conservation who are ready to take a working solution to scale.
This highly selective fellowship provides:
- An unrestricted $100,000 grant,
- Access to expert coaching and strategic support,
- And a global peer network to help you refine your model and increase your impact.
Who Should Apply?
The program is tailor-made for:
- Founders or CEOs of early-stage organisations (nonprofit or for-profit),
- Those with a working, replicable solution addressing major issues like:
- Forest conservation,
- Marine/fisheries protection,
- Climate resilience and emissions reduction,
- Biodiversity preservation and carbon capture.
Applicants must be the lead decision-maker and demonstrate a clear pathway to scale, backed by real-world results and ambition.
Fellowship Benefits at a Glance
Here’s what selected fellows receive:
💰 $100,000 Unrestricted Grant
You receive the full amount up front, allowing you to invest in what your organisation truly needs to scale.
🧭 Strategic Coaching
Ongoing, hands-on coaching with Mulago’s team throughout the year—covering everything from scaling models to messaging and metrics.
🤝 Two Immersive Retreats
- Retreat 1: Focus on designing for impact and building a strategy for scale.
- Retreat 2: Held at the end of the fellowship year to refine your model and communications.
🌍 Global Peer Network
Join a community of exceptional changemakers from around the world and gain entry into Mulago’s broader ecosystem of funders, advisors, and partners.
🔁 Potential for Follow-On Funding
Top-performing fellows may be considered for continued investment from the Mulago Foundation after the programme ends.
Application Timeline (2025)
- Nominate someone (including yourself): Deadline – 7 August 2025
- Full application: Deadline – 28 August 2025
- Selection period: September 2025 – January 2026
- Program start: Mid-2026, including two in-person retreats and ongoing mentorship
⏳ The application process takes about 1–2 hours, and selected fellows will be notified early in 2026.
Is This Fellowship Right for You?
Mulago is looking for practically ambitious leaders who are:
- Running an organisation with a working, measurable solution,
- Committed to scaling that solution through replication,
- Ready to engage deeply in a cohort learning environment.
Your solution should already be making an impact, and you should be prepared to think big—about how it can reach millions more.
Past Fellows: Real Impact at Scale
Previous Henry Arnhold Fellows have built scalable solutions across the globe—from agroforestry in Malawi to wildfire prevention in Nigeria, to protecting marine ecosystems in Southeast Asia. These leaders share a common vision: big impact through practical scale.
How to Apply
You can either apply directly or recommend someone else using the official Mulago Foundation links below:
🔗 Read more about the programme
Final Thoughts
The Henry Arnhold Fellows Program is more than a grant—it’s a rigorous, transformational experience designed to help climate and conservation entrepreneurs scale proven impact. If your solution is ready for exponential growth, don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategic clarity, vital funding, and powerful peer connections.
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