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Social Innovation Program

The Social Innovation Program (SIP) at George Mason University is a cutting edge program to prepare top undergraduate and graduate students to become our next generation of social entrepreneurs. Graduates from this annual six-week summer institute emerge prepared to apply entrepreneurial approaches to civic challenges through nonprofit, public, and private sector organizations.

This unique professional development experience transforms participants from idealistic college students to professionals ready to transform their ideas into reality. The five classes of graduates of the Social Innovation Program form a powerful growing alumni network of emerging social entrepreneurs.

Program Details

The Social Innovation Program takes place over six weeks in June and July at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Participants will engage in experiential, academic, social, and cultural activities and live in student housing on the George Mason University campus.

Rising juniors, seniors, and recent graduates from any college nationwide are eligible.

Apply Now!

To apply, complete the online application. It will require two short essays, a resume, a transcript, and a professor’s recommendation. Early admissions deadline is Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Regular admissions deadline is Thursday, March 15, 2012. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis starting Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012!

Scholarships

Scholarships for this opportunity are available through the Center for Entrepreneurship! Complete the scholarship application form after being accepted to the Social Innovation Program and submit to Carol Hamilton at cfe@jmu.edu.