2023 Bush Fellow winners.

We’re pleased to introduce this year’s Bush Fellows, a group of 24 individuals whose bold vision is shaping communities around our region.

“These talented Fellows have already made vital contributions to their communities,” said Anita Patel, vice president, grantmaking for the Bush Foundation. “We are inspired by their vision and are grateful to support their leadership journey as they seek even bigger impact.”

The Bush Fellowship is an investment in leaders from diverse backgrounds, communities, and sectors. What sets them apart is their desire to strengthen their own leadership so that they can drive change to make our region better for everyone.

We invite you to learn more about the Bush Fellowship. We will accept applications for the 2024 Bush Fellowship beginning August 22, 2023. The Fellowship is open to anyone age 24 years and older who wants to build their capacity to make change happen. Applicants must live in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or one of the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.

MORE SPONSORED CONTENT BY THE BUSH FOUNDATION

Meet the nine organizations selected as 2025 Bush Prize honorees!

The Bush Foundation celebrates and supports creative problem solving across the region through the Bush Prize. Bush Prize honorees are doing big things in partnership with their communities. They are organizations that have a strong track record of community problem solving and work with others to make the region better for everyone. The Bush Prize…

Become a more effective leader with a Bush Fellowship

We know that change only happens when people make it happen. It’s why we invest in all types of leaders to think bigger and differently for their community. The Bush Fellowship is an investment in people and their capacity to do more good for the region — and it’s super flexible. Up to 30 Bush…

Bush Foundation celebrates the 2025 Bush Fellows

We’re always excited to share the new class of Bush Fellows each year—because we know that change only happens when people make it happen. Bush Fellows have bold visions, and their leadership is shaping communities across the region. This year, Fellows are working on a wide range of issues such as decreasing stigma and increasing…