ONWARD FELLOWSHIP × COGNITA GROUP
6 pathways. A Harvard student mentor. Real projects. For Cognita students worldwide - 100% online.
100% Online (Live on Zoom)
Grades 6–12
TRUSTED PARTNERS
6 weeks. Five pathways. A project you actually built. A Harvard student mentor who actually cares.
Small groups led by a Harvard student mentor who guides you through every session.
You don't study projects. You build them. MVPs, apps, pitch decks, campaigns.
Present your work live to judges in a virtual showcase event with awards and recognition.
Walk away with competition-ready work, not just a certificate.
Pick the pathway that matches your passion. Present your project at the Virtual Showcase.
Find your voice. Command any room.
WHAT YOU'LL BUILD
Persuasive speech portfolio
Advocacy campaign plan
Showcase presentation
You love speaking, debating, and influencing through words
Question everything. Build the solution.
Working prototype or MVP
Research poster
Technical pitch deck
You love science, engineering, and solving real-world problems
Lead with purpose. Think globally.
Policy brief on a global issue
Leadership project plan
Joint resolution
You love leading teams, debating policy, and solving world problems
See a problem. Build the startup.
Business model canvas
Investor pitch deck
Go-to-market strategy
You love building things, selling ideas, and creating businesses
Code the future. Build with AI.
Working AI-powered app
Technical demo
Product pitch
You love technology, coding, and building apps that use AI
Master money. Think like an investor.
Investment portfolio strategy
Financial analysis report
Startup valuation pitch
You love numbers, markets, and understanding how money works
Discover → Build → Showcase - live online via Zoom
YOU'LL SHIP
Problem statement + research brief
Solution framework + first draft
Working prototype or first deliverable
Refined project + peer feedback
Final project + showcase pitch
Live presentation to judges & awards ceremony
Not just a certificate - real evidence of what you can build.
EVERY STUDENT GETS
Certificate of Completion
Recognised by Cognita & Harvard partners
Virtual Showcase Presentation
Present live to industry judges
Competition-Ready Portfolio
Real projects for applications
6 weeks · Online via Zoom · 2-hour live sessions · Cohorts of 25 students
Live Zoom sessions
Per cohort