Program · Fellowship
EVCA Fellowship
EVCA Fellowship is Emerging Venture Capitalists Association's fellowship offering mentorship and education for undergraduate students pursuing venture capital careers.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What EVCA Fellowship offers
What EVCA Fellowship is
The EVCA Fellowship addresses a critical gap in venture capital access and knowledge. It aims to bring opportunities and mentorship to underrepresented voices in tech investing. The program leverages the EVCA community to provide undergraduate students with real venture capital education and experience, reflecting the recognition that the future of venture capital depends on building diverse, inclusive leadership from the next generation.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Fellowship
- Host organization
- Emerging Venture Capitalists Association (EVCA)
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Unknown
Compensation and economics
Compensation details are not specified.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The EVCA Fellowship aims to democratize access to venture capital careers by providing education, mentorship, and networking opportunities to undergraduate students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds in the tech industry.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must be current undergraduate university students with at least two semesters remaining before graduation, possess a passion for venture capital or entrepreneurship, and be committed to engaging with the fellowship community.
Selection approach
The fellowship is open to current undergraduate university students with a minimum of two semesters remaining before graduation. Applicants should have a passion for venture capital or entrepreneurship and a commitment to engage with the fellowship community.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Global
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- null
- Duration
- 52 weeks
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The fellowship is fully remote, allowing participants to engage from anywhere in the world.
Participation expectations
The program requires a part-time commitment from participants, allowing them to balance their studies with fellowship activities.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The EVCA Fellowship is a year-long program designed to provide participants with mentorship, education, and networking opportunities in the venture capital field.
Application considerations
Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their passion for venture capital and entrepreneurship in their applications and to be prepared to engage actively with the fellowship community.
Value and support
What participation may provide
Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.
What participants may receive
Year-long mentorship from EVCA members Access to a network of 1,300+ members Venture capital knowledge and frameworks Tangible deal evaluation experience Peer community of undergraduate fellows Resume/experience building in VC Remote format enabling broad geographic access
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Fellowship graduates have successfully pursued careers in venture capital, founded their own companies, and joined portfolio companies of VCs, contributing to a diverse alumni network across major VC firms and startup ecosystems.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
EVCA Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Emerging Venture Capitalists Association (EVCA). Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026
Known limits
Terms, deadlines, and application states can change. Confirm current details at the published destination before acting. Upseed does not yet classify every Program destination as official.
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