Social Enterprise and Interprise Fellowships
The Big Issue, STREAT, Better Place, The Social Studio,
Grameen Bank, The Hub,
Acumen Fund, Ashoka, Green Collect, CERES, Social Traders
What do all these have in common? They are all ideas that are changing the world, they are all
social enterprises. Do
you have an idea that could change the world?
SEEDS Fellowship
RMIT SEEDS is recruiting for the 2012 intake of Fellows! We are looking for ideas that can bring about
positive social or environmental change, and impact positively on individuals and communities, locally or
internationally. As a Fellow we support your idea and provide the skills development to make it a reality.
This year up to eight Social Enterprise and Social Interprise ideas are chosen and supported with an intensive
development workshop, a social enterprise study tour, a mentor, a network of social entrepreneurs, and
seed capital.
Social Interprise Fellowship
An inaugural intake of fellows for the Social Interprise Fellowship (SIF) is available for up to two fellows with
exceptional ideas for interprises that create social and environmental change in and around RMIT campus.
Social Enterprise Fellowship
In its second year, up to six fellows are selected for the Social Enterprise Fellowship (SEF) aimed at students
with exceptional ideas for social enterprises and the nous and determination required to bring that idea to
fruition.
Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 15th March 2012
Email applications and a SEEDS Fellowship Application Cover Sheet to: socialentrepreneur@rmit.edu.au
Who is eligible?
Any currently enrolled RMIT students (TAFE/Undergrad/Postgraduate/PhD) can apply to become a SEEDS
Fellow.
Team applications are also welcome but must include at least one enrolled RMIT student as team leader who
will be the Fellow. However all team members will be considered part of the program and are encouraged to
attend the development sessions and workshops with their team leader.
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What is involved if I am selected as a Fellow?
Each Fellow or team will work on their social venture over a 6 month period to develop the idea from a
concept to a comprehensive business plan, ready for implementation. During this intensive period they will
be offered Social Enterprise workshops, skills development, a mentor, work space, and initial and
implementation grants of up to $1000 to support them in developing their idea.
The SEEDS fellowship program includes:
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The SEEDS garage (a weekend dedicated to getting the idea off the ground) (5-6 May)
Social Enterprise study tour (14 May)
Provision of a mentor
Monthly Fellows breakfasts (May- October)
Work space at Hub Melbourne providing interaction with other like-minded people
Initial and implementation grants of up to $1000 to support the development of the idea
Networking opportunities with key thought leaders at events.
What are we looking for?
Please address the following key criteria in your application:
The Idea
 What relevant and significant social or environmental problem are you addressing?
 What new or innovative solution to that problem are you proposing?
 Tell us what preliminary market research you have to justify the merit of the idea?
The Impact
 How does your idea generate social or environmental benefit?
 Who will be impacted by this initiative?
The Model
 What structure or business model are you proposing for your idea?
 How will it be socially, environmentally and financially sustainable?
The Team
 Tell us about the people that will be part of the team
 Why do you or your team have what it takes to turn this idea into a thriving social enterprise?
How do I apply?
We encourage you to be creative in your application, as long as you address the key criteria above. Your
application could be in the form of a slideshow, a written document, a film clip, a drawing or even a website.
However, your method of presentation must not take up more than 10 minutes of the selection panel’s
time - that roughly equates to 10 slides, five A4 pages of text or 10 minutes of footage.
We are not looking for a detailed business plan, but we do want to see that you have thought about the
idea, undertaken initial market research and how it could be realised.
All applications must include a SEEDS Fellowship Application Cover Sheet that nominates which fellowship
stream you have chosen.
What happens after you apply?
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Up to 20 applicants will be short listed and then invited to present their ideas to a selection panel which will
then select 8 Fellows as the 2012 SEEDS Fellows.
What is expected of Fellows?
Fellows are expected to commit to the Fellowship program (April to November) by attending all
relevant fellows events and activities, including attendance at other SEEDS community events.
Maximising your attendance at SEEDS related events and those of your fellow peers is a unique
opportunity to develop stronger links, whilst developing your idea.
Contact us
Shaun Knott
Social Entrepreneurship
Programs Officer
Ph: 9925 5454
E: socialentrepreneur@rmit.edu.au
Fellowship Information sessions will be held on:
City Campus, Monday 27th February 12.30 – 1.15 pm & 5.00
pm – 5.45 pm, Building 8, Level 2
(close to lifts Swanston St street entrance right hand side wall)
Brunswick Campus, Wednesday 29th February 11 am11.45 am, Cafeteria
Bundoora Campus, Wednesday 29th February 1 pm – 1.45
pm, Library Foyer
(All sessions will be located next to feedback wall (banner)
Ideation workshops will be held on:
Brunswick Campus - Monday 5th March 12.30 pm – 2.00pm
Building 206, Level 3, Room 3
Business Campus - Wednesday 7th March 10 am – 11.30 am
Building 108, Level 8, Room 22
Please register your attendence @ www.rmit.edu.au/seeds
What is a social entrepreneur, intrapreneur and interpreneur?
A Social Entrepreneur creates change through the development of an
organisation to address a social or environmental issue
A Social Intrapreneur creates change within an existing organisation to
address a social or environmental issue
A Social Interpreneur creates change by developing new or utilising existing
movements to link individuals and communities to address a social or
environmental issue
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SEEDS FELLOWSHIP
Application Cover Sheet
Please tick  which Fellowship stream you are applying for:
Social Enterprise Fellowship (SEF)
Social Interprise Fellowship (SIF)
Team leaders to complete this cover sheet and submit it with your entry. Applications will only be accepted
with a cover sheet. Please note Team leaders must be currently enrolled RMIT students
PROJECT WORKING TITLE:
TEAM LEADER'S PREFERRED NAME:
NAMES OF TEAM MEMBERS IN GROUP:
TEAM LEADER CONTACT DETAILS
FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:
CONTACT PHONE:
PREFERRED EMAIL:
STUDENT NUMBER:
PROGRAM/COURSE:
FULL TIME/ PART TIME:
Email applications to: socialentrepreneur@rmit.edu.au
Applications close 15th March 2012, 5 pm
EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE
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