Nonprofit founders are cut off from funding when entering college
Apply to the Fellowship
TRIIBE provides funding, mentorship, and community for college students taking root today to advance tomorrow
APPLICATION WINDOW
Opening Soon
Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort will open May 1st
Cohort Size
5 Fellows
Duration
3 years
WHO CAN APPLY
- —Currently enrolled undergraduate students
- —Founders or co-founders of registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- —Active leadership role in organizational operations
- —Aspiring to continue their work full-time after graduating
TRIIBE provides Three Pillars of Support
Everything you need to sustain your growth
Funding
Receive $40K in unrestricted funding to cover operations, team, and program costs.
Mentorship
Get matched with two experienced mentors each quarter who understand your specific challenges.
Community
Join a cohort of peer founders inspired to pursue social impact.
Your 3-Year Journey
Year 1: Roots
Sophomore Year
FUNDING
$5,000
CADENCE
Monthly check-ins, Quarterly mentor cycles, Bi-annual cohort meetups
KEY MILESTONES
- •Clarify mission, vision, and theory of change
- •Build foundational operating model & governance
- •Establish metrics & measurement framework
- •Create new fundraising strategy
- •Develop storytelling & digital presence
Year 2: Skyline
Junior Year
FUNDING
$10,000
CADENCE
Monthly check-ins, Quarterly mentor cycles, Bi-annual cohort meetups
KEY MILESTONES
- •Refine program delivery and expand reach
- •Build strategic partnerships & collaborations
- •Diversify revenue streams and funding sources
- •Strengthen operations, legal, and finance systems
- •Launch digital campaigns and thought leadership
Year 3: Stars
Senior Year
FUNDING
$25,000
CADENCE
Monthly check-ins, Quarterly mentor cycles, Bi-annual cohort meetups
KEY MILESTONES
- •Develop post-graduation transition & continuity plan
- •Build leadership team and succession strategy
- •Secure multi-year funding commitments
- •Document impact and prepare for evaluation
- •Launch alumni engagement & long-term support
"TRIIBE's Mentorship Program is nothing short of astounding. With a busy schedule, I wasn't sure how much time I could give, but the ease of entry, flexible commitment, and thoughtful organization made it possible to truly support my young changemaker in a way that was both meaningful and deeply rewarding."
How TRIIBE Helps: Step-by-Step
Onboard & Assess
Baseline assessment of your nonprofit, goals, and current capacity
Measure & Reflect
Regular checkpoints, surveys, and progress reviews
Define the Plan
Establish priorities, success metrics, and quarterly goals
Unlock Funding
Grants distributed each year as you grow your foundation
Match Mentors
Pairing with experienced mentors aligned to your needs
Transition to Alumni
Continuity planning and long-term support beyond graduation
Execute with Support
Office hours, tools, resources, and peer community
Hear from Our Fellows
Real stories from student founders who've built sustainable impact
"Receiving TRIIBE’s scholarship support further strengthened the work of Vervient Foundation by highlighting that community and connection matter as much as ideas. Knowing there’s a network of like-minded leaders cheering me on fuels our mission to empower students with an innovation mindset and reminds me that there’s always a shoulder to lean on in this journey."
Gitanjali Rao
TRIIBE Fellow Fall 2025
Global Keynote, Vervient Foundation est. 2018
For a Full Overview, See Our Deck
ViewFrequently Asked Questions
Join A Cohort
Are you an undergraduate nonprofit founder? Apply to join our community of changemakers.
ApplyFund Our Work
Your donation helps founders make an impact in food, water, shelter, health and education.