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Applications for the tenth cohort of Omidyar Fellows will be accepted beginning Monday, June 2, 2025 until 12:00 Noon HST on Monday, June 30, 2025. Candidates who apply by the early submission cutoff of 12:00 Noon HST on Monday, June 23, 2025 will receive an email confirming receipt of materials and a list of any missing items by Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

We encourage applicants to read through the Application Package, Application Tips, and Application FAQs now. Applicants should also already begin asking for their letters of recommendation prior to the application period.

Cohort X Zoom Info Session

Interested applicants and potential sponsoring organizations are invited to attend our Zoom Info Session on Monday, June 2 from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 pm.

Omidyar Fellows and HLF staff will share about the application process and timeline, their experiences with the program, and new developments in the curriculum. At the end of the session, there will also be an opportunity to ask questions. Advance registration for this event is required.

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Timeline

Key Activities and Deadlines
2025 Dates

Detailed information on Cohort X application process available on omidyarfellows.org

Thursday, May 15

Application period opens

Monday, June 2

Cohort X Zoom Info Session* (optional)

Monday, June 2
12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm

EARLY submission cutoff

Monday, June 23
12:00 Noon HST

FINAL application deadline

Monday, June 30
12:00 Noon HST

Potential phone interviews with candidates

Monday, July 14 –
Thursday, July 17

Semifinalists notified

Friday, July 18

Semifinalist Zoom Huaka‘i Workshop* (optional)

Friday, August 1
12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm

Semifinalist in-person Small Group Process

Wednesday, August 13 – 
Thursday, August 14

Finalists notified

Wednesday, August 20

Finalist in-person interviews with HLF Board

Monday, September 15 –
Tuesday, September 16

Cohort X Fellows announced

Friday, September 19

*Recordings of the Info Session and Huaka‘i Workshop will be available following each session.

View the complete Cohort X curriculum schedule >>

For the latest updates about the Omidyar Fellows program and Cohort X, follow Omidyar Fellows and Hawai‘i Leadership Forum on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the Omidyar Fellows Hawai‘i Newsletter.

Last updated: May 16, 2025