One month left to apply for the Ashoka Visionary Program

News 03. September 2025

There is one month left to apply for the Ashoka Visionary Program 2025–2026, a prestigious international educational program that brings together social entrepreneurs and innovators from across Europe and the world.

The program will be held in person in Vienna from October 2025 to June 2026, offering a unique opportunity to develop projects, gain new knowledge, and build a European network of collaboration.

Three Scholarships for Croatian Applicants

Thanks to the collaboration with the National Foundation for Civil Society Development, three full scholarships worth €10,000 are available, covering the entire program cost.

Who Can Apply?

The call is open to:

  • Social entrepreneurs, innovators, and entrepreneurs,

  • Employees of associations, foundations, cooperatives, public authorities, educational institutions, and social enterprises,

  • Individuals with at least 5 years of experience in social change and proficiency in English.

How to Apply?

To apply, please submit:

  • CV,

  • Motivation letter,

  • Brief project or partnership idea description,

  • Support letter from the organization you are working with.

👉 Applications can be submitted through the following link: www.ashoka-visionaryprogram.org

📅 Deadline: September 30, 2025

⚠️ In your application, please indicate that you are applying for the National Foundation scholarship.

📩 For questions, contact: visionaryprogram@ashoka.org

More about the Program:

Nacionalna zaklada za razvoj civilnoga društva
The National Foundation is the leading public institution for cooperation, networking and financing of civil society organizations in the Republic of Croatia