Golub Capital Board Fellows Program

Developing Leaders. Strengthening Communities.

Welcome to the Golub Capital Board Fellows Program at the Tepper School of Business, where we connect emerging business leaders with nonprofit organizations for impactful board service and leadership development.

The Golub Capital Board Fellows Program provides MBA students with hands-on experience in nonprofit board service, combining academic knowledge with real-world impact.

Through an 18-month fellowship, students selected by the Tepper School's Accelerate Leadership Center will serve as non-voting members on nonprofit boards, gaining valuable insights and mentorship. Our program, in partnership with the Golub Capital Board Fellows Program, connects Tepper School students with an elite network of peers from other top business schools, including Yale, Columbia, Chicago Booth, Northwestern, New York University, and University of Pennsylvania. 

The Board Fellows Program is open to first-year MBA students interested in expanding their leadership capacity while making a tangible difference in the community.

As a Golub Capital Board Fellow, students will have the opportunity to:

• Serve on a Nonprofit Board: Be placed as a non-voting board member with a local nonprofit organization.
   
• Gain Strategic Board Experience: Observe and engage in high-level board meetings, committee work, and strategic planning sessions.
   
• Impact the Community: Contribute your business skills to help guide nonprofit strategy, operations, and growth.
   
• Network and Learn: Build relationships with prominent nonprofit leaders, mentors, and community advocates.

First-year Tepper School MBA students interested in applying will receive full application details and timelines via Tepper School communication channels. For more information, please contact the Board Fellows Program team at boardfellows@andrew.cmu.edu.

Become a Partner Organization

The Golub Capital Board Fellows Program is proud to partner with mission-driven organizations across a range of focus areas, including education, health, the arts, economic development, and more.

Partnering with the Tepper School of Business provides your organization with:

• Dedicated Support: A Golub Capital fellow who brings fresh perspectives and analytical skills to your boardroom.
   
• Strategic Insight: Golub Capital fellows work closely with board members and executives, contributing to strategic planning, program evaluation, and special projects.
   
• Leadership Pipeline: Access to high-potential business leaders who are eager to contribute and learn.