Enzi was also featured in a write-up on Echoing Green in Forbes and Philanthrocapitalism, a blog by the NY Bureau Chief of The Economist.
Enzi is a pioneer in people to people social investing. We enable ordinary people to become angel investors in the education of talented students, in exchange for a share in their future income. When students are offered the Enzi Fellowship to fund their education, they commit to repaying a pre-specified percentage of their income over a fixed number of years, after graduating and finding a job. Enzi offers these repayments as returns on investment to the Angels who funded these students’ education. Enzi is building a marketplace where students and investors can connect directly.
As an Enzi Fellow, you will have the means to fund your education, the most significant investment you can make in yourself. Many studies illustrate how the benefits of education include increased lifetime earnings, greater professional and social mobility, and enhanced quality of life for the educated individual’s family and community. Moreover, you will never have to repay what you cannot afford. Our future-income model ensures that your repayment amounts will be aligned with your financial means, which is peace of mind for you!
Enzi is a community of people who are in awe of human potential and firmly believe that money constraints should never stand in the way of every person’s right to a great education and a better life. As a Fellow, you will have the opportunity to interact with other Fellows and Angels and be mentored by professionals who will offer valuable academic and career related advice. Eventually, you can invest in the next generation of Fellows and receive financial returns while contributing to a chain reaction of sustainable social change as we grow the community to help educate students all over the globe.
If you are interested in an Enzi Fellowship, fill out the application form or contact us indicating your interest in being a future Fellow. Please check back in Fall 2010 for news on future classes.
The innate potential of millions around the world is tragically wasted because they lack access to funds for quality education and miss out on promising careers. As an Enzi Angel, you will have a significant and invaluable impact on the lives of talented young people. Your investment will help students attain an education they would not have had otherwise. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to mentor Fellows and offer academic and career-related advice to help them succeed.
Become a social investor and help smart kids get the education they deserve. Inspire the next generation to realize their highest potential. Studies have shown that educating one person has a ripple effect of positive social change for his or her family and entire community. Create your social footprint by joining our network of people investing in people.
If you are interested in being an Enzi Angel for future classes of students, please contact ashni@enzi.org.
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