The Overton Fellowship is for leaders ready to raise the bar.
What is the Fellowship?
Seminars
Two weekend-long retreats, plus four meetings of structured, in-person group activities for experiential learning and exploration.
Connections
Mentorship and support from local and national leaders, plus the friendship and encouragement of a peer group built to push one another forward.
1:1 Coaching
Access to an executive coach for six sessions to provide tactical support.
Capital
Up to $2,500 stipend on completion of the program for continued self-growth, learning, and exploration of potential ideas.
Who is the Fellowship for?
Faces of the Fellowship
What We're Building
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of people should apply? Do I need to be a founder?
No, you don't need to be a founder - but the Fellowship does prioritize leaders of organizations or those on the precipice of taking on a leadership role. The Fellowship is for those individuals at a real inflection point — people building, leading, growing, shaping, serving, or stewarding work that matters. Some Fellows are founders launching new companies, and others are pursuing new projects or ideas within existing companies and organizations. Other Fellows are artists, educators, civic leaders, nonprofit leaders, community builders, operators, or people carrying their work into its next chapter.
What is the time commitment of the Fellowship?
The Fellowship runs for about six months, typically from April through October.
It includes one weekend retreat in the spring and one weekend retreat in the fall, with four three-hour monthly Monday evening meetings and four hourlong guest speaker visits in between. Fellows should plan to attend all events. In between scheduled events, Fellows will be reading, completing assignments, and reflecting on and applying what they’re learning.
What happens between gatherings?
Between monthly gatherings, Fellows continue the work through coaching, reflection, reading, peer connection, and practical next steps tied to their own leadership and work. The goal is not just to be inspired in the room, but to carry that clarity and accountability into real decisions and actions in their work.
What is the application process?
Applications usually open in January. Once live, candidates will be able to complete the application form and submit a link to an online video answering three prompts:
- What is an idea, curiosity, initiative, or future vision that lights you up?
- What is a risk you’ve taken or a time you’ve bet on yourself?
- Why is this the right time for the Fellowship?
After the first round, selected candidates may be invited to an in-person interview. Finalists will be asked to confirm their availability for all required sessions before a small cohort is selected and invited to join the program.
When can I apply?
Applications typically open in January, with the cohort chosen by March. To get notified when applications are open, sign up here.