AI-powered application tool for young changemakers

The Challenge  

Ashoka is committed to creating a world where everyone has the power and opportunity to be a changemaker – driving positive change for a better future. With a growing global network, they’ve extended their activities to a wide network of people, including young changemakers from across the world. The organization faced challenges in managing and evaluating an increasing number of diverse applications while ensuring that young changemakers received the support they needed to articulate their vision. To address this, Ashoka partnered with Fellowmind to introduce an AI-powered application tool. 

The Solution: AI-Powered assistance

This solution acts as a personal AI-powered coach, providing real-time feedback to applicants and helping them strengthen their submissions. By offering tailored guidance on areas such as newness of the idea presented, or the systemic impact of the project, it enhances the clarity and persuasiveness of each application. What makes this approach unique is that it's not just about drafting a well-written application—it’s about ensuring that each submission clearly reflects Ashoka’s core criteria. Built in close collaboration with Ashoka, the tool helps applicants articulate how their initiatives demonstrate qualities like integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and potential for systemic change. In doing so, it supports a more inclusive and empowering application process that aligns closely with Ashoka’s mission to identify and support changemakers.  
 
The tool levels the playing field, ensuring that applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of experience, receive the support needed to clearly communicate their vision. It offers personalized guidance so that everyone can confidently voice their ideas, increasing their chances of turning their changemaking initiatives into reality.

Key Features

✅ Automated Feedback & Guidance – The AI tool analyzes application responses and provide structured suggestions for improvement. 

✅ Content Structuring – Guides users in organizing their responses logically to meet funder expectations. 

✅ Personalization – Offers tailored suggestions based on the applicant’s specific project and goals, customized to align with Ashoka’s project criteria.  

Benefits

🔹 Improved application quality – Enhances clarity and persuasiveness, leading to stronger applications. 

🔹 Time savings – Reduces the need for manual revisions and mentor guidance.

🔹 Scalability – A solution that is adaptable to other application processes beyond Ashoka’s, including corporate grants, startup funding, and educational admissions.

🔹Equal opportunity – Provides all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, with the same chance to present their ideas effectively.

Scalability & Future Potential 

This AI-powered application tool is not limited to Ashoka’s applications. Its concept can be adapted to various sectors, including corporate grant applications, startup funding proposals, and educational admissions. The scalable nature of AI tooling ensures that more individuals and organizations can benefit from enhanced application support.

Conclusion 

This case highlights how AI can be a catalyst for unlocking the potential of future pioneers. By providing real-time, intelligent feedback, Ashoka and Fellowmind are equipping young leaders with the tools they need to refine their ideas and articulate their vision. This initiative not only empowers individuals but also strengthens a global movement toward a more connected, inclusive world—one where everyone has the opportunity to drive meaningful change. 

Let's Talk!

Interested in how AI-powered solutions can transform your processes? Contact us to book a 1-hour free AI consultation and explore how tailored AI solutions can improve your business outcomes.