ONWARD FELLOWSHIP • HD SCHOOLS SHANGHAI
Build an app. Launch a startup. Lead a summit. Harvard student mentors guide high-achieving students in Grades 5–8 to create something real, in just 6 weeks.
Program dates: May or September 2026
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. Apps, startups, speeches.
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 learn more and apply.
Lead a crisis. Build a passion project.
WHAT YOU'LL BUILD
Leadership poster & reflection journal
Recorded 'My Cause' speech
Crisis simulation team plan
You debate ideas, lead teams, or dream of changing the world
Build a prototype. Solve real problems.
Illustrated STEM poster & proposal
Simple app or webpage built with AI
Live demo at Virtual Showcase
You ask 'how does this work?' and love experiments
Each week you build. Each week you ship. Here's what that looks like.
YOU'LL SHIP
"My Leadership Style" poster with role models and 3 strengths
Reflection journal on a fairness role-play exercise
Recorded 2-minute "My Cause" speech with self-evaluation
Team crisis plan from guided "Island Survival" simulation
Recorded personal story about fairness or change
Showcase presentation + leadership portfolio
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.
Leadership poster + reflection journal
Recorded 'My Cause' speech with self-evaluation
Illustrated STEM poster & 1-page proposal
Simple app or webpage built with AI tools
Live demo + project poster at Virtual Showcase
Certificate of Completion
Virtual Showcase Recording
Competition-Ready Portfolio
Dates to be confirmed - either May 2 – June 6 or September 5 – October 10, 2026.
No prior experience needed - just curiosity and the drive to build something real.
Students in Grades 5–8
No prior experience required
HD Schools Shanghai students
Laptop or tablet with Zoom
Stable internet connection
Commitment to attend all 6 sessions
A willingness to build
1. Fill out the application form below
2. Secure your spot with payment
USD per student