Innovate@BU Selects a Diverse Cohort for the 2025 Enlight Fellowship Program
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.
Bringing the Impact Home: Jaime Rodriguez-Estrada’s Story
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 […]
Applications Now Open for the Enlight Fellowship Program
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 […]
Announcing the 2024 Enlight Fellows and Increased Funding
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.
Fostering Changemakers: BU’s Enlight Program Equips Students for Social Impact
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.