Founders Program

Funding: competitive living stipend plus a dedicated budget for the fellow's individual learning plan (exact dollar amount not publicly disclosed). Who can apply: Aspiring founders/leaders with a well-developed plan to launch a new, tuition-based or hybrid private school serving low-income children. Length: 1 year (Summer 2027 through Spring 2028). One-on-one coaching, access to The Drexel Fund's network of school founders and operators, pathway to School Start-Up Grant funding. Field: Education entrepreneurship / new-school venture-building fellowship.