Zia and Priti Fund for Innovation and Impact
Zia and Priti Fund for Innovation and Impact
Students in this program identify and unpack a complex problem they are passionate about and propose an innovative solution that can be tested over the summer.
This program specifically funds international students wanting to work on their idea in a country outside of the United States preferably in emerging markets in Latin America, Africa & Middle East and South/South-East Asia.
Select students demonstrating a strong grasp of the problem and a readiness to roll out their project will receive a $6,347.50 living stipend and $500 in project funding to support their work. Students are expected to dedicate themselves full-time (35-40 hours a week) to their project and actively participate in weekly programming alongside a cohort of fellow changemakers over the course of the 10-week Summer program.
Applications Due Friday, March 7, 2025 at 9:00 am!
Summer 2025 | May 27 – August 1, 2025
Important Dates
| Thursday, January 23 | Application Open! |
| Tuesday, January 28: noon – 1:00 pm | Virtual Summer Info Session |
| Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 4: noon – 1:00 pm | Drop-in Info Sessions in the Idea Lab |
| Friday, March 7: 9am | Application Due! |
| Friday, March 28 | Finalists Notified |
| Tuesday, May 27 | Zia and Priti Fund Programming Begins! |