<aside> 📣 The Camelback Fellowship Application is closed. Our next application will open in August 2024. Sign up for updates at camelbackventures.org/apply.

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After you've read through our alignment criteria and decided Camelback could be a good partner for you, it's time to get applying! The Round 1 application includes a combination of multiple choice questions, a budget template, and written and video narrative responses.

Tips Before Getting Started

• We highly recommend you draft your responses in a Google or Word doc prior to submitting to the application portal. This will ensure your work won't be lost if there's a technical issue.
• We want to be mindful of how long it takes you to complete the application. To that end, we have recently condensed the submission requirements to lessen the time burden on applicants. We estimate it will take applicants 5 - 10 hours to complete. That being said, if the questions and exercises within the application are especially time consuming for you, review our stage resources to see if your venture timing is right.
  • Each question on the application is an intentional investment of your time and ours. For that reason, we do not expect or accept supplementary documents (e.g. a pitch deck) out of respect to your time and fairness for all candidates. Please do not spend your time creating auxiliary materials outside of what is requested.
• You'll notice the narrative responses have a suggested word count. This is the upwards approximation of how long your responses should be. We don't believe in requiring a word count because we don't want you unnecessarily concerning yourself with every conjunction and punctuation mark. But we also don't want you to write a novel. We expect your written responses to be thoughtful and concise. You will not be penalized if you exceed the suggested word count.
• Motivate yourself! Check out these tips from the #camelbackfam on how to stay focused on your entrepreneurial journey.

General Technical Guidance

<aside> 📣 Applications are generally not geared towards the needs of people with learning differences or disabilities AND/OR for those where English is not their first language. We get that, and we want to both learn from you and support you through the application process. Please review our available accommodations here.

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1. Start your application by making a copy of the application prompts and drafting your responses.

2. When you're ready to submit, go to the application portal.

   1. Register for the site by creating a username and password to create account.
   2. Verify your account in the confirmation email sent to your email address.
   3. Continue to site to view programs.
   4. Check eligibility by answering a few multiple choice questions.
   5. Save profile in order to apply.
   6. You'll now have access to your application dashboard where you'll complete the tasks by inputting your drafted video and written responses.
      1. Using a desktop device, you will be able to select “SAVE & CONTINUE EDITING” for any written and/or short answer tasks to save your progress. Even after you select “MARK AS COMPLETE” for a given tasks, you can go back and edit prior to final submission.
   7. When all required tasks are complete, you will be able to review all responses before clicking “SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.” After you click submit, you will not be able to edit your responses.
   8. Submit by the deadline.

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Mobile Device Guidance

We know that it might be easier or preferable for some folks to use the application portal from a mobile device, with respect to dexterity accommodations and/or internet access. Here are some tips:

• The application portal is mobile friendly and can be accessed in your mobile browser at the same URL referenced throughout these materials. You can also switch in between a mobile device and desktop device as long as you “SAVE & CONTINUE EDITING” and/or “MARK AS COMPLETE” tasks along the way.

• When using the application portal on a mobile device, you are able to respond to all questions in the required formats - for example multiple choice, short text answer, and audio/video uploads.

• On both mobile and desktop browsers, each section of the application is separated into different “tasks” - for example - “narrative - written responses” and “demographic questions” are distinct tasks.

  • In order to save you progress on a task on a mobile device, you must select “MARK AS COMPLETE” at the bottom of the browser before exiting the browser and/or returning to the other application tasks. This is somewhat misleading as you are able to return to that task to edit your responses before submitting by clicking into the completed task, selecting the ellipsis icon, and finally selecting “edit.” See the video guidance below:

    RPReplay_Final1674669604.MP4

  • Once you have selected “MARK AS COMPLETE” for all tasks, you will have the option to “REVIEW & SUBMIT.” Selecting this option will let you see all of your task responses prior to selecting “SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION” After you hit submit, you will not be able to edit your responses. See the video guidance below:

    RPReplay_Final1674670154.mov

• Because of the potential disruptions to internet access, we highly recommend making a copy of the application prompts and drafting your responses offline prior to uploading in the application portal.

If you experience any other technical challenges, email Michaela at [email protected] with subject line "Technical Support."

Written Response Guidance

Below are examples of how two of our alumni would complete their Fellowship application. This is not to say this is how your written responses must look or read. Rather, it should be a guide for appropriate length of responses and depth of content. You may choose to format your responses differently or interpret content alternatively. We expect all applicants to be their most authentic selves and respond in ways that are unique to you and your circumstances.