“With Nourish you have the chance, as a student, to really run something that’s going to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.” – Paul, Wake Forest University Chapter Founder 2010
“If you are looking for a way to try out your most ambitious ideas with the help, hands, and hearts of other like-minded people, Nourish is the place for you.” - Allie Gates, UCLA Grad and former Ventures Director
Nourish is a student movement to address global poverty through social entrepreneurship. We are located on 28 U.S. college campuses and we are now accepting applications for Chapters to be started in the fall of 2013. To learn more about Nourish International, please visit the Our Model section of our site.
We’re looking for
motivated and involved student leaders
individuals who want to make a tangible impact on their campuses and in the lives of others.
students from different academic backgrounds
YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR CAMPUS AND CHANGE YOUR WORLD
If selected, your Chapter will receive $500 in start-up capital and $2,500 per year of in-kind support (financial management, one-on-one mentorship, etc.) from the Nourish International National Office. At the Summer Institute in August, you will have the chance to network with Chapter Leaders and alumni from around the country. Finally, Nourish’s national brand will identify your Chapter as part of a larger student movement to make a lasting impact on extreme poverty.
What is the role of a Chapter Founder?
Recruit and manage a team, develop real-world leadership skills, execute business venture, manage the search and selection of an international development project and enact substantial change in the lives of others.
You will need to submit a resume and short answer questions. There is a $30 application fee. As part of the application process we ask every applicant to build a core team with two other individuals who are committed to helping you found the Chapter. There will be a place to list these individuals on your application, but they do not have to fill out an application themselves. There is also the option to apply as a group. In a group application, two, three, or four people can each complete an application that we will consider together. Applying as a team can strengthen your application as it shows strong interest on your campus and a dedicated group to start the Chapter. If you are applying as a group, there is a place to mark that on your application and each member of the group applying will pay a $20 fee, instead of the $30.
We are looking for motivated students who are interested in global development and social entrepreneurship and have a history of achievement. Students need to be willing to put in the hard work to get a Chapter up and running and have skills in team management and leadership.
No, actually, it helps because you have three years left on your campus to really establish your Chapter. In your application, feel free to mention your accomplishments from high school.
Founding a Chapter will likely be very time consuming. Students should be prepared to designate it as their number one priority outside of schoolwork and classes. That being said, it will be an extremely rewarding and valuable experience!
Anyone who will be on campus through the spring semester of 2014, including graduate students. Seniors will likely not be able to apply unless they are planning to continue their education at the same school. We encourage students to apply together and co-found a chapter.
All new chapters receive $500 in start-up capital, one-on-one mentoring for leaders in the chapter and access to the Nourish Network of students. We also require all Chapter Founders to attend the Summer Institute, which is August 1-5, 2013. This training institute provides you with the tools that you need to start your chapter!
We will review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as you can! The final application deadline is May 31.
Nourish Chapters form partnerships with international community-based organizations to collaboratively work on a sustainable development Project directly addressing poverty in that community. Chapters search for community partners through past Nourish partnerships, professor connections, and other suggested databases. Chapters and the National Office work together to analyze the organization and possible partnership based on our Project criteria.
All the funds that Nourish Chapters earn through Ventures are invested directly in the project. Students traveling on the Project are responsible for their own travel and living expenses. These costs vary depending on the location of the project and whether or not the community partner provides accommodations. The National Office runs the Bridge Scholarship Program to provide scholarships for exceptional students demonstrating financial need.
If you are selected as a Nourish Chapter Founder, you will receive some training over the summer. Then, at least one member from your new Chapter must attend our Summer Institute on August 1-5. This is a time to connect with and learn from current, past, and new Nourish students on how to run Nourish on your campus.This training institute provides you with the tools that you need to start your chapter! The cost is $200, which covers lodging, meals, all workshops, speakers, materials, and activities for the full 5 days. Institute atendees are responsible for their own transportation to Chapel Hill, NC.
