Application Information

Please complete all sections of this online application. When you are finished, click the SUBMIT button (on the left column of any application screen), and then print the application agreement statement that appears. Sign one copy and forward it to KFP; keep a copy for your records. A nonrefundable fee of $250 is due upon submission of your application.

Kauffman Fellows are selected from two applicant pools:

  • Kauffman Finalist Applicants
  • Affiliate Applicants

The application requirements for these two groups are as follows:

  Kauffman Finalist Application Affiliate Application
Who should apply: Applicants looking to enter the venture capital industry Applicants already working in venture for less than 3 years
Application Requirements
Online Application
CV/Resume
Personal Statements
Statement of Interest   To be completed by venture firm
Professional References 3 written references 1 written reference from someone outside your firm

1 reference who will have a phone interview with KFP staff
Deadline August 20, 2009 Suggested date:
May 20, 2010

Application Preview and More Information

NOTE: This application consists of one or more additional forms available in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To view and/or print these documents (indicated by the symbol) you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you have problems with Acrobat Reader, click here for Acrobat Reader customer support.

The application may be previewed in .pdf format by following the links below. Please note that the application must be completed online and that these .pdf files are for information purposes only.

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website before beginning your application; you can also find detailed information on our site regarding Kauffman Finalist status and about affiliate applicants.

Contact Us

Kauffman Fellows Program at the Center for Venture Education
Town & Country Village
855 El Camino Real, Suite 12
Palo Alto, CA  94301

Fax number: (650) 561-7451
Website: www.kfp.org
E-mail: KFPClass15@kfp.org

Instructions

To complete this online application, type your answers in the corresponding fields or select your answers from the popup lists (where applicable).

After you complete a screen, click the NEXT button at the bottom or on one of the sections listed on the left column to move to a different screen. Before you are allowed to jump screens, we will inspect your data on the current screen for errors or inconsistencies. If errors or omissions are found, you will be returned to the screen to correct your answer(s). Otherwise, your data will be saved and you will proceed to the requested screen. We also allow you to skip to another screen without your new data being saved. Be aware that if you use the Skip & Jump function on the left column, data on the current screen will not be saved and will have to be reentered prior to submittal.

Once you have completed the application, click the SUBMIT button located on the left column to submit the application.

Click here if you have any technical questions or need assistance with this online application.

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