Apply to Orr Fellowship
Launch your career with Orr Fellowship, a program that connects high-achieving college graduates with meaningful work experience, leadership development, and a built-in community.
Why Become an Orr Fellow?
If you’re an ambitious young professional still deciding what to do after college, Orr Fellowship offers more than a job—it’s a structured path into meaningful employment, community, and long-term career development.
Orr Fellowship provides two years of full-time, on-the-job experience complemented by intentional professional and leadership development. Fellows are placed in high-impact roles at innovative companies in Indianapolis or Evansville, supported by programming designed to accelerate both personal and professional growth.
Through this corporate fellowship program, you’ll gain:
- Real work experience from day one.
- Ongoing training through workshops, speaker series, mentorship, and cohort-based learning.
- Access to a powerful network of peers, alumni, and business leaders.
Fellows are placed across a range of industries, including but not limited to tech, healthcare, finance, consulting, marketing, and operations, within organizations ranging from high-growth startups to established companies.
You’ll work at one of our partner companies while developing skills that extend far beyond your role. Orr Fellowship provides the structure and support to move forward after college graduation with confidence.
Who can apply to Orr Fellowship?
Orr Fellowship is a two-year corporate fellowship program designed for high-achieving college graduates and young professionals ready to launch their careers. We welcome applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds—our program is not limited to any specific major or degree. Many Fellows come from diverse disciplines but are united by their drive, curiosity, and leadership potential.
Strong candidates typically demonstrate:
- A desire to grow through professional development and leadership development.
- Previous internships and campus or extracurricular work experience.
- Leadership involvement in academic, professional, or community settings.
- A GPA of 3.2 or above (however, applications are reviewed holistically and flexibility is considered).
- U.S. work authorization and willingness to live in Indiana.
If you’re exploring undergraduate fellowships, comparing fellowship programs, or trying to find a high-agency job after college, Orr Fellowship is built to support your next step.
How Recruitment for Orr Fellowship Works
Our recruitment process connects incoming Fellows with one of our partner companies for hands-on experience and career development.
From August through December, candidates move through a structured, four-stage process that includes applying, interviewing, networking, and final placement. Along the way, you’ll connect with Orr alumni, partners, and fellow applicants.
Orr pairs candidates and companies through a mutual matching process, helping you land a two-year role where you can truly excel. At Finalist Day, you’ll interview with multiple companies whose recruitment needs match your skills and strengths. Many candidates receive offers that same day, with additional placements continuing afterward. In certain circumstances, candidates may be placed directly within a company as an Orr Fellow, rather than going through our traditional selection process. This is based on candidate qualifications and company needs.
Candidates are typically notified of next steps within a few weeks after each stage. For a deeper breakdown of our recruitment process and timeline, click here.
As an Orr Fellow, you are hired as a full-time employee by your partner company, earning competitive compensation and benefits aligned with entry level jobs. You’ll contribute to meaningful work across industries, gaining valuable hands-on training and real-world work experience while also participating in programming focused on:
- Leadership and career development.
- Business and communication skills.
- Exposure to executives and cross-functional teams.
Our programming is intentionally designed to complement your full-time role, with sessions held during dedicated development days or outside core work hours.
Orr Fellowship supports you throughout the full two-year experience. You’ll gain access to mentorship, structured programming, and a built-in peer network that helps you navigate early career challenges.
If questions or challenges arise during your experience, Orr provides ongoing support and acts as a resource for both Fellows and partner companies.
After completing the program, you’ll join a powerful alumni network that continues to open doors, connections, and career opportunities.
Which Chapter is Right for You?
Both Orr Fellowship chapters offer the same core programming and professional development experience, with differences in location, community size, and local industry presence.
Indianapolis Chapter
Evansville Chapter
Frequently Asked Questions
A resume and basic personal information are required to get started.
Yes. At the reapplication stage, applicants can submit an updated resume. The rest of the application information stays as it was initially submitted.
Candidates typically receive updates within a few weeks after each stage.
Fellows are full-time employees of their matched partner company, and they receive competitive salaries and benefits.
No, there are no preferred majors or academic backgrounds. Fellows come from a wide range of disciplines, including business, STEM, liberal arts, and more. What matters most is your ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, leadership experience, and a strong interest in career development and growth.
Yes. Orr Fellowship recruits candidates from universities across the country. If selected, Fellows are expected to relocate to Indiana for the duration of the two-year program, where they will work full-time and participate in Fellowship programming.
Applicants must have current U.S. work authorization to be considered. Unfortunately, Orr Fellowship cannot accept candidates who are in need of visa sponsorship, now or in the future. International candidates are encouraged to reach out directly to discuss eligibility. This helps ensure alignment with partner company hiring needs and program requirements.
Not receiving an offer on Finalist Day does not end your candidacy. Many applicants continue into our dynamic placement process, where Orr connects candidates with additional partner companies still hiring. This extended process allows for more opportunities to find the right fit.
Yes. Orr Fellowship is open to both undergraduate seniors and graduate students who are completing their degree and ready to transition into full-time employment. However, individuals must have entered graduate school directly after undergraduate. We cannot accept applicants who have previously full-time work experience. Graduate applicants are evaluated using the same criteria as all candidates, with an emphasis on leadership, initiative, and readiness for early-career roles.
If you have questions about eligibility, timelines, or the application process, you can request information or reach out to us directly. You can also visit the full FAQ page for more detailed answers and guidance as you prepare your application.
What Our Alumni Say
“Orr Fellows are a group of people who want to experiment, try new things, build things.”
Bo Dietrick, Class of 2012
President, Robert Dietrick Company
“I met my wife through Orr, and some of my best friends are Orr fellows—it’s been everything to me.”
Louis Kissinger, Class of 2017
General Manager of IMS Operations, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
“Having exposure to executive-level leaders early on helped me understand how to think and communicate at that level.”
David Letherman, Class of 2015
Sr. Director of Event Personnel, Safety & Security, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
“Orr Fellowship challenged me in ways I didn’t expect—entrepreneurship, leadership, business thinking—all of it. You’re surrounded by business leaders, case studies, real-world problems—you just soak it all in.”
Sarah Michaels, Class of 2015
Chief Clinical Officer at Kinetiq Health
Not Ready to Apply? Request More Information
Still exploring what to do after college? If you’re a sophomore or junior—or just not quite ready to apply—you can stay connected and learn more about future opportunities.
Future candidates can request information to:
- Get updates on fellowship programs.
- Learn about upcoming deadlines.
- Hear from current Fellows and alumni.
- Stay informed until you’re eligible to apply.
