Bush Fellowship Program 2025

The Bush Fellowship Program invites midcareer leaders to pursue personal growth as leaders and to design a Fellowship plan that helps bring about large-scale change in their region. Fellows are selected to receive funding to support leadership development and capacity-building over a multi-year period. The program is open to fellows from various sectors, including business, nonprofit, and government, with a focus on leadership and regional impact.

Funding of up to $150,000 over two years plus opportunities for leadership development and networking.

Applicants must be at least 24 years old and a resident of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or one of the 23 Native nations sharing the same geography, with at least one year of residence in the region prior to applying.