The Hallmark of Excellence for Women of Colour.
Become a Fellow of Divas of Colour (FDOC) and join an elite cohort of global changemakers.
What is the Impact Fellowship?
The Impact Fellowship is our flagship leadership incubator designed for high-achieving women of colour who are ready to transition from professional success to institutional influence.
While many programmes offer networking, the Impact Fellowship offers a structured journey toward Legacy. By completing this six-month intensive, you earn the prestigious FDOC suffix, a formal recognition that you have mastered the Connect, Learn, Grow framework and are committed to the collective advancement of our community.
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The Journey to FDOC
The fellowship is structured around our three core pillars, ensuring your development is holistic and impactful.
Connect: The Executive Circle
Fellows are granted exclusive access to a high-level network of mentors, industry titans, and previous FDOC cohorts. You will move beyond peer-to-peer networking into strategic alliances that open doors at the board and policy levels.
Learn: The legacy curriculum
Through the Learn Hub, fellows undergo advanced training in:
- Strategic Governance: Preparing for non-executive director and board roles.
- Ethical Leadership: Navigating power dynamics while maintaining cultural integrity.
- Philanthropy and Social Capital: Learning how to fund and sustain large-scale impact.
Grow: The legacy project
The cornerstone of the fellowship. Every candidate designs and launches a Legacy Project. A tangible initiative that solves a specific challenge for women of colour in their sector. This project is showcased globally at the International Women’s Festival.
The FDOC Distinction
Earning your Fellowship means more than just a certificate. It grants you:
- The Suffix: The right to use FDOC behind your name in all professional correspondence.
- Global Visibility: A featured profile in the Divas of Colour annual report and partner media outlets.
- Speaking Platform: An invitation to present your Legacy Project on the main stage at our annual festival.
- Lifetime Membership: Permanent inclusion in the Senior Fellows network for continued mentorship and growth.
Are you the next FDOC?
We are looking for ambitious women of colour who:
- Have a minimum of 5 years of professional or entrepreneurial experience.
- Are current members of the Divas of Colour community.
- Possess a clear vision for a project that will benefit other women of colour.
- Are ready to commit to a 6-month journey of transformation.
The application process
- Download the Prospectus: Understand the full scope and commitment of the programme.
- Submit Your Legacy Proposal: Use our template to outline your vision for impact.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will meet with the Fellowship Committee.
- Induction: Successful applicants begin their journey toward the next Awards Gala.