Dog Tag Fellowship
Dog Tag Inc. in partnership with Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
Eligibility
Post-9/11 veterans with VA service-connected disabilities, military spouses, caregivers, transitioning service members, and Guard and Reserve members.
Award
5-month fellowship, monthly stipend, all program costs covered, plus a Certificate in Business Administration from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies (SCS). Hands-on business operations experience via Dog Tag Bakery in Georgetown, DC.
Deadlines
Multiple cohorts per year (typically Fall and Spring) · Check dogtaginc.org/pages/our-program for the current cohort application window.
Editor's take
Post-9/11 vets with a service-connected disability who want a full-time, immersive 5-month business fundamentals fellowship with hands-on operations. Best for those in the DC area or willing to relocate.
You cannot commit to 5 months full-time. You want a self-paced or online program. You are already past the launch stage.
Documented disability rating (if applicable), one-page business idea, availability for full 5-month cohort in DC, essay on service-continued mission.
SBA SDVETP grantee. Running since 2014. DC-based hands-on program via the Dog Tag Bakery. Real gap in the LaunchVets directory given the strong service-disability focus and Georgetown academic credential. Alumni network is one of the strongest of any 5-month program.
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