In this 10-week summer incubator, you’ll split your time between interning at a local social impact organization and developing your own social venture with Innovate@BU.
Generously funded by the Enlight Foundation, you’ll receive a $10,000 stipend and develop the leadership, technical, and entrepreneurial skills necessary to solve today’s most pressing social and environmental issues.
Please note that this program does not provide housing.
Applications are closed for 2025.
There are two ways to get placed at an internship.
When Hannah Martin (CAS'25) first stumbled upon the Enlight Fellowship application, she had little knowledge of entrepreneurship or innovation. A political science and English major with pre-law aspirations, Hannah viewed social impact primarily through a policy lens. Yet that random online discovery would change not only her summer plans but her entire career trajectory. "My […]
The 2025 Enlight Fellowship cohort brings together ten passionate students from six different BU schools, each receiving a $10,000 stipend to intern at Boston nonprofits while developing their own social ventures. From combating human trafficking to enhancing healthcare literacy, expanding financial education access to sustainable art supply redistribution, these Fellows are addressing crucial community needs through innovative approaches and entrepreneurial thinking.
When Jaime Rodriguez-Estrada (CAS’26) was applying to colleges as a high school senior in Hood River, Oregon, he didn't know much about the college application process. But he did know about QuestBridge, a program connecting exceptional low-income students with leading institutions. Through QuestBridge, Jaime matched with Boston University and received a Fulbright scholarship to pursue […]
Make an Impact This Summer Generously funded by the Enlight Foundation, the Enlight Fellowship program provides a $10,000 stipend for students to intern at a local social impact organization while simultaneously working to develop their own social venture. It's the perfect blend of practical experience and entrepreneurial innovation—all designed to equip you with the skills […]
Now, more than ever, our world needs social impact-driven leaders across all disciplines to solve some of the world’s largest problems. We at Innovate@BU, with the generous support of the Enlight Foundation, are committed to empowering these future leaders and equipping them with the skills they need to make real change.
program equips students with entrepreneurial skills and provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact in their community through partnerships with local nonprofits and social benefit organizations.