ONWARD FELLOWSHIP • 6-WEEK PROGRAM
Lead a summit. Build a prototype. Launch a startup. This 6-week online program for gifted students pairs small live cohorts with Harvard student mentors, so every fellow finishes with something real.
Cohort dates are listed on this page.
TRUSTED PARTNERS
6 weeks. One pathway. A project you actually built. Harvard student mentors who actually care.
Small groups led by Harvard student mentors who actually know you.
You don't study projects. You build them. Books, apps, startups.
Present your work to peers, mentors, and a real audience.
Walk away with competition-ready work, not just a certificate.
Pick the one that excites you. Click to apply.
Lead a crisis. Build a passion project.
WHAT YOU'LL BUILD
AI-powered speech or campaign
Passion project blueprint
Crisis simulation resolution
You debate ideas, lead teams, or dream of changing the world
Build a prototype. Solve real problems.
Working prototype or simulation
Technical report
Live demo at Showcase
You ask 'how does this work?' and love experiments
Launch a startup. Pitch to real people.
AI creation (app, brand kit, or pitch)
Working MVP built with AI tools
10-slide pitch deck
You tinker with apps or dream up businesses
Each week you build. Each week you ship. Here's what that looks like.
YOU'LL SHIP
Your AI-powered creation (speech, campaign, or crisis resolution) + a 60-second live demo
Signed peace resolution + negotiation reflection
Recorded 2-minute leadership speech
Passion project blueprint with 3-6 month roadmap
Polished speech + pitch deck
Complete portfolio: speech, resolution, project plan
Live Zoom sessions
Students per group
Dedicated to you
Weekend classes via Zoom • Real-time feedback • Project-based, not lecture-based
Not just a certificate. Proof of what you can do.
AI-powered creation (speech, campaign, or crisis resolution) + live demo
Signed peace resolution from negotiation simulation
2-minute world leader speech recording
Passion project blueprint with 3-6 month roadmap
Crisis resolution paper + polished speech
Complete portfolio: speech, resolution, project plan
Technical documentation & research report
Live demo recording
AI creation (working app, brand kit, or pitch script) + live demo
Competition-ready pitch deck
Business Model Canvas + validation report
Certificate of Completion
Virtual Showcase Recording
Competition-Ready Portfolio
6 Saturdays on Zoom · 2 hours each · finishing with an online Demo Day.
Meet your Harvard mentor, pick a pathway, define your driving question.
Field research, expert interviews, and sharpening the problem you'll solve.