Future Fellows — Candidates

The onramp your generation was never given.

You are 16 to 22. You are exceptional. You have not yet had the chance to prove it to anyone who could change your trajectory. Future Fellows gives you that chance.

What you actually get.

Real work on real problems

No coffee runs. No busy work. You own a scoped deliverable and see it land.

Meaningful compensation

Projects pay. You earn a paycheck tied to the scope and complexity of the work.

A reference and a record

Employers write references for strong fellows and you build a portfolio of verifiable work.

Access to a cohort

Fellows connect with peers across the country doing serious work at this stage.

A career onramp

The goal is your first great professional relationship — not just a line item on a resume.

Who we look for.

We do not look for perfect grades or prestigious schools. We look for evidence that you can think, work, and follow through.

Age
16–22
High school through early college
Drive
Exceptional
Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and follow-through
Skills
Builder
You create with AI, writing, and research skills
Commitment
10–20 hrs/week
Variable by project, typically 4–8 weeks

How the program works.

01

Show us what you're building

Send us your work — a project, a portfolio, something you made. We evaluate on demonstrated ability, not credentials or connections. What you can do matters more than who you know.

02

One focused conversation

If your work stands out, we schedule a single 30-minute call. No multi-round loops. We want to understand how you think and what drives you — then we move fast.

03

Matched to a real project

Accepted fellows are matched to a scoped project aligned with their strengths. You see the brief before you commit. This is a double opt-in — you accept them, and they accept you.

04

Deliver and build your record

You do the work with a project manager alongside you. Real deliverables. Real feedback. A verifiable record of professional output that belongs to you.

Ready to apply?

Start building your career.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Projects are matched monthly.

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