Orr Fellowships

Location:
Indianapolis, ,
United States
Term: Academic Year

Two-year placement and mentorship in host companies in Indiana for college graduates interested in entrepreneurship or organizational leadership

Orr Entrepreneurial Fellowships, named for former Indiana Governor Bob Orr, offer special opportunities for college graduates to break into the professional world through paid positions with some of Indiana’s most dynamic, high-growth companies. During their two-year tenure, Orr Fellows gain executive-level mentorship at their host companies, participate in monthly business leader meetings arranged for them, take part in various group service projects, and join a peer network of like-minded individuals.

Candidates must be current college seniors at the time of application (or have graduated within the current academic year) and have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better on a four-point scale. Candidates should also have demonstrated leadership potential and a strong interest in entrepreneurial business or organizational leadership. Candidates must either be graduating from an Indiana college or university or be natives of Indiana graduating from a college or university in another state. The program welcomes applications from students in all academic disciplines.

Fact Sheet

Discipline:
Arts and Architecture, Foreign Language Learning, Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM
Eligibility:
Columbia Alumna/us, Columbia College, Columbia Engineering, Columbia General Studies, Not U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, Senior, U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident
Fellowship Type:
Experiential
Location:
Indianapolis, ,
United States
Region:
North America
Term:
Academic Year

Dates & Deadlines

Academic Year
2024
Application Deadline: 
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Notes: 
Application for 2025 will open in August.