We offer a range of unique and immersive, cross-cultural knowledge exchange Pollinate Group programs for you to learn and grow from our operation as a social enterprise.

Pollinate Group Fellowships: Unlocking Cross-Cultural Knowledge Exchange for Social Impact

At Pollinate Group, we believe in the power of knowledge exchange and cross-cultural immersion to drive positive social change. That’s why we are proud to offer a range of unique and immersive fellowships designed to empower individuals who in turn creates a lasting impact in the lives of marginalised communities and our women entrepreneurs. Whether you are a student, a young professional, or a changemaker looking to make a real impact, our fellowships offer a platform to learn, grow, and contribute to sustainable development.

Our Unique Offerings:

Rooted in our core pillars, these fellowships provide a unique opportunity to lead self, contribute to on-ground impact, contribute to organisational impact, contribute to social impact through social enterprise, and emerge as leaders in your career or field of studies.

Our fellowships foster personal growth, allowing and encouraging you to take ownership of your own learning and development. By cultivating leadership skills, self-awareness, and resilience, we empower you to become an effective change-maker and make a positive impact in the world.

You will engage directly with local entrepreneurs and communities, addressing social and environmental challenges firsthand. By actively contributing to on-ground impact, you will witness the transformative power of your actions and create lasting change.

Our fellowships provide a platform for emerging leaders to thrive. By developing essential skills, gaining practical experience, and receiving mentorship, you will emerge as a leader in your career or field of studies, equipped to make a broader impact and drive positive change.

Why Be A Fellow

1.Amplify Impact: Drive tangible social change as your contributions directly improve clean energy access, women empowerment, and sustainability in marginalised communities.

2.Increase Learning: Gain hands-on experience, field visits, and mentorship, allowing you to develop essential skills and grow as a leader in the social impact sector.

3.Cross-Cultural Connections: Forge lifelong connections with like-minded fellows, fostering a global network of changemakers dedicated to making a difference.

4.Innovate Solutions: Use your creativity and problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges faced by underserved communities.

5.Empowerment & Growth: Experience personal and professional growth as you emerge from the fellowship equipped with the confidence, knowledge, and skills to create a lasting impact in your career or field of study.

6.SDG Contribution: You will get to work at the intersection of three Sustainable Development Goals – No Poverty, Gender Equality, and Affordable and Clean Energy, to empower women in micro-entrepreneur.

Your Journey As A Fellow:

1.Arrive at your destination and immerse yourself in an incredible fellowship experience alongside like-minded peers. Begin your journey by exploring the destination, culture together, building lasting connections and experiencing cross cultural environmemt along the way.

2.Engage with the organisation and meet your dedicated mentors, who will guide you through the intricacies of the fellowship. Dive deep into discussions, group activities, gaining valuable insights to shape your fellowship experience.

3.Venture out on captivating field visits, where you’ll witness firsthand the challenges faced by Suryamukhis and their communities and how Pollinate Group is impacting these communities to overcome the challenges. Listen to their stories, see their realities, and truly understand the issues at hand.

4.Come up with the problem statement that you want to work on. Analyse and interpret the data collected during your field visits, igniting your creative spark. Collaborate with your peers to craft innovative solutions that address these challenges head-on, fueling positive change.

5.Showcase your findings and solutions through impactful presentations and feedback from all the mentors and CEO. Witness your ideas come to life as they are implemented, leaving a tangible mark on the lives of Suryamukhis and their communities.

Application Process:

We offer fellowships for students and professionals looking to impact underserved communities positively. The program is open to students from all majors. Interested candidates can visit the Pollinate Group website and complete the application form, which serves as the initial screening tool.

If applicants have any doubts or need clarifications, they can contact the fellowship manager via email and attach their resume.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and communicated via email if selected. Accepted fellows must pay a deposit fee of AUD 500 to secure their spot.

For non-student fellowships, applicants’ experience, skills, and profession will be considered for matching them with suitable opportunities. For inquiries about non-student fellowships, candidates can contact the fellowship manager via email for assistance

Universities Our Fellows Come From

Australia : University of Technology Sydney, The University of Melbourne, University of Western Australia, Monash University, University of Queensland, University of New South Wales, RMIT University, Australian National University, University of Sydney, The University of Adelaide and Western Sydney University.

Asia : National University of Singapore – SN, St Xavier’s College – Kolkata, Central University of Odisha – Odisha, Indira Gandhi National Open University – New Delhi, Doon University – In and Heritage Institute OF Technology – Kolkata.

New Zealand : Auckland University of Technology , University of Canterbury, Victoria University of Wellington, University of Otago, Massey University.

Europe : University of Cambridge – UK, King’s college London – UK, University of St. Andrews – UK, University of Edinburgh – UK, University of Strathclyde – UK, Ruhr Universität Bochum – Germany, University of Geneva – Geneva switzerland, Uppsala University – Sweden, Sciences Po Paris (Institut d’Etudes politiques de Paris) – France, ESSEC Business School – France, SOAS – UK

North America : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – US, McGill University – Canada, University of Miami

Companies Our Fellows Come From

Accenture, Advisian, AECOM, Ames Associates, Arup, Aurecon, Australian Ethical, Australian Treasury, Australian-American Fulbright Commission, BlackRock, Brighte, Cancer Council NSW, En-pact Solutions Limited, Federal Circuit Court of Australia, Gilbert + Tobin, Horizon Power, Identitii, Infigen Energy, Innovations & Entrepreneuriat Social, Interpid Travel, Lendlease Engineering, National Australia Bank, Norman Disney & Young, Origin Energy, Pitcher Partner, PwC, Rio Tinto, RPS Project Management, Starhealth insurance, University College London, University of Melbourne, Worley, Worley Parsons, Yapi Merkezi.

What Our Change Leaders Have To Say

Zeph McGuffie-Newnham, RMIT University, Student Fellowship 2023

“I gained hands-on experience working with the Pollinate staff & Suryamukhis on a self-directed project, and developing my leadership and problem-solving skills. The program’s focus on sustainable development and social impact resonated with me, and it was inspiring to see the positive impact that our team’s work had on the community. I highly recommend this fellowship to any engineering student looking to gain practical experience and make a meaningful difference in the world.”

Bridgette Benney - Bachelor of chemical engineering, RMIT University, Student Fellowship 2023

“The 4 weeks spent in Bangalore for the Student Fellowship have flown by. It has been a great blend of rewarding work, eye opening experiences and immersion in a fascinating culture. I would recommend this experience to students who want a unique opportunity to practice their professional skills in an international setting, but more importantly to build positive relationships with people from multiple walks of life. Thanks Pollinate for letting us be a part of your work.”

A day in the life of Pollinate Group Fellows

Chat With A Participant

Having doubts about the fellowship? Want to know more about it from someone who has already experienced it? We have a growing alumni network of our fellows who are passionate about their experience. If you’d like to connect with a past participant to know more about what the experience is like, please email us at programs@pollinategroup.org