O’Shaughnessy Fellowships and $100,000 Equity-Free Grants

Grant Overview

O’Shaughnessy Fellowships and Grants 2025: $100,000 Equity-Free Funding for Global Innovators and Creators

Donor: O’Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV)

About: The O’Shaughnessy Fellowships and Grants program stands as a transformative opportunity for visionary researchers, builders, and creative minds worldwide. This equity-free funding initiative provides up to $100,000 to empower individuals to pursue groundbreaking projects across diverse fields. Unlike traditional funding programs, OSV focuses on unleashing human potential without taking ownership stakes, allowing fellows to maintain 100% control of their innovations.

The program has already demonstrated remarkable success, supporting 55 extraordinary innovators from over 140 countries in just two years. These visionaries have launched various companies and non-profits, created various documentaries, and generated billions in YouTube views. Current fellows are advancing humanity through projects ranging from open-source quantum computing and endangered language preservation to developing eco-friendly solutions and creating revolutionary artistic works.

What sets this fellowship apart is its commitment to personal agency and proof-of-work over traditional credentials. The program embraces the modern reality where passion projects have become the new résumés, and geography no longer limits collaboration. Fellows receive not just funding but access to a powerful network of investors, partners, and mentors who can help transform their visions into reality.

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Focus: Research, Technology Innovation, Scientific Discovery, Creative Arts, Social Impact, Environmental Solutions, Healthcare Innovation, Educational Projects, Cultural Preservation, Documentary Filmmaking, Entrepreneurship, Social Welfare, Sustainability

Region: Global

Eligibility:
-Open to individuals and small teams worldwide
-No age restrictions or minimum educational requirements
-Must demonstrate exceptional achievements and proof-of-work in the chosen field
-Project must show potential for positive global impact
-Applications accepted from:
–Researchers pursuing groundbreaking discoveries
–Builders creating innovative solutions
–Creators producing impactful artistic work
-Both early-stage and established projects considered
-Previous grant recipients eligible for fellowship upgrade
-Multiple team members must submit a single application
-Must be available for full program duration

Benefits:
-$100,000 equity-free fellowship funding
-$10,000 grants for up to 20 additional recipients
-Access to OSV’s global network of experts and mentors
-Connection to investors and potential partners
-Community of fellow innovators and creators
-Opportunity for follow-on funding
-Full project ownership retention
-One year of dedicated support and guidance

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Extended Applications: April 30, 2025

Terms:
-OSV: O’Shaughnessy Ventures, an investment and creative company focused on unleashing human potential
-Equity-free funding: Financial support provided without taking an ownership stake in the project or company
-Personal Agency: The ability to take independent action and make effective choices
-Proof-of-work: Demonstrated evidence of capability through past achievements and completed projects
-Fellowship: A position of privileged participation in a program, typically including financial support
-Rolling basis: Applications are reviewed as they are received rather than after a deadline
-Extended Application Window: Additional application period from March 1 to April 30, 2025
-Stage 1: Initial application submission and review phase
-Stage 2: Introduction calls with OSV team members
-Stage 3: In-depth discussions with extended OSV network