An organization will give 2 crore 19 lakh taka – whatever you want to do, you don’t have to pay back a single taka

2 Crore 19 Lakhs (US$ 2 Lakh) to work on anything for a year and not have to pay it back at the end of the year. Unbelievable but the truth is that such an opportunity is offered by a company named Oshaughnessy Ventures. They have opened this opportunity for any people of any country around the world.

The title of this opportunity is ‘Oshaughnessy Fellowship’. Last year in 2023, they gave a total of 5.5 lakh taka (US$50,000) to five people, about 10 lakh 95 thousand taka. In continuation of this, they plan to make the program bigger in 2024. As a result, he has taken the initiative to give 20 people this time. This is what Oshaughnessy Ventures said on the company’s website.

20 people will be given a grant of 10 lakh 95 thousand taka totaling 2 crore 19 lakh taka (equity free grant), and 10 people will get fellowship.

Founded in 2023 by a man named Jim O’Shaughnessy, the O’Shaughnessy Fellowship aims to attract the world’s most talented people and encourage and support them in their creative pursuits, the organization’s website says.

According to their website, a job in which you are talented as well as very dedicated and you want to make this work your whole life and you believe that your work will live on the earth for many years.

It could be a painting, music, picture, computer program, new product, deep scientific research, outstanding journalism, documentary, sculpture, etc. For example, a breakthrough scientific discovery like penicillin.

There is no obligation of country, educational qualification, caste etc. Anyone from any country can apply. The only qualification is to have a portfolio of very good quality work. That means having a good portfolio as proof of your good work and talent.

Anyone above 18 years of age can apply.

Applications must be made online at forms.osv.llc/fellowships2024. Last date of application is 30th April 2024. You can apply for yourself or for someone you know.

No, there is no need to have a company for this fellowship. This fellowship is for individuals.

If you already have a startup and are looking for funding, you can apply to Infinite Ventures.

No, you don’t have to quit your job/work.

This year there will be 10 fellows and 20 grantees.

No, you don’t have to go anywhere physically. The entire system will be completely remote.

For details visit: osv.llc/oshaughnessy-fellowships