Tory Burch Fellows Program

A year-long fellowship program designed to provide women entrepreneurs with tools, platform, and capital to grow their businesses.

Award Structure:

• Base Fellowship Grant: $5,000 - $10,000 for business education (varies by cohort year)
• Pitch Competition Prize: $100,000 grant award to the pitch competition winner

Program Components:

• Year-long fellowship support from the Tory Burch Foundation
• Grant for business education
• Access to the Foundation's online peer-to-peer network
• Three-day networking and workshop series at Tory Burch Headquarters in New York City
• Pitch competition before panel of judges (including founder Tory Burch and industry leaders)
• Monthly coaching sessions
• Introductions to influential business leaders

Geographic Scope: United States (Fellows from various states documented: NY, CA, AR, CO, FL, OH, NJ, LA, ME, DC, TX, MA, PA, KS, MI, WA, etc.)

Eligibility:

• Women-owned businesses
• Early-stage entrepreneurs
• Diverse industries represented (sustainable fashion, cybersecurity, food/beverage, tech, services, retail, etc.)

Selection: Approximately 50 women entrepreneurs selected annually (2019 cohort had 50 fellows)

Background: The inaugural Fellows Program (year unspecified but referenced as "first-ever") included 10 fellows, each receiving a $10,000 grant. The program has grown since inception.

Contact & More Information: Visit toryburchfoundation.org for current program details and application information.

Application Process

Detailed step-by-step application procedures are not provided in the available website content. However, the following is known about the program structure:

Program Structure:

1. Application and selection of approximately 50 women entrepreneurs annually
2. Year-long fellowship period with monthly support and coaching
3. Three-day in-person workshop and networking event in New York City at Tory Burch Headquarters
4. Pitch competition at the conclusion of the workshop period
5. Panel judging by Tory Burch and industry leaders
6. Award of $100,000 grant to pitch competition winner

Required Elements:

• Business plan/description
• Pitch presentation (for competition phase)
• Participation in workshops and networking events

Note: For complete application requirements, deadlines, and submission procedures, visit the Fellows Program page directly at toryburchfoundation.org.