# Onward Fellowship

> World's first G&T (Gifted & Talented) prep programme for Grades 5–12. Harvard student-led mentoring where high-aspiring students build publishable, portfolio-grade projects in 6 to 10 weeks. Zero teacher workload for partner schools.

Onward Fellowship is an academic enrichment programme. Live online sessions on Zoom (2 hours, weekly) plus optional in-person summits. Mentor-to-student ratio is 1:20. Junior cohort = Grades 5–8, Senior cohort = Grades 9–12. Every student finishes with a portfolio piece, a Demo Day presentation to industry judges, and a Certificate of Excellence.

## Pathways
- [Creative Writing](https://joinonwards.com/pathways/writing): Narrative craft using Will Storr's "Flaw & Change" framework. Flagship pathway.
- [STEM & Innovation (STEAM for Junior)](https://joinonwards.com/pathways/stem): Project-based science, technology, engineering, arts, math. Mars-mission narrative for Junior.
- [AI & Entrepreneurship](https://joinonwards.com/pathways/entrepreneurship): Build a real AI-powered product with vibe coding tools, develop a business model, pitch to judges. Dreamer / Builder / Founder progression.
- [Communication & Leadership](https://joinonwards.com/pathways/communication): Storytelling, debate, advocacy campaigns, public speaking.
- [Sustainability](https://joinonwards.com/pathways/sustainability): Verified case studies (Ecosia, Patagonia) and competition prep (ISEF).
- [Test Prep](https://joinonwards.com/pathways/test-prep): AI-tutor supported, trap-pattern based.

## Programmes
- [6-Week Online Programme](https://joinonwards.com/6-weeks): Live Zoom Sundays. Programme Fee €299–€349.
- [Onward Europe Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/europe): 6 weeks online, 3 pathways.
- [Onward China Scholars 2026](https://joinonwards.com/china): 6 weeks online, virtual Demo Day.
- [Onward India Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/india): 6 weeks online.
- [Onward Dubai Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/dubai): 6 weeks online.
- [Onward US Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/us): 6 weeks online.
- [Onward Africa Online](https://joinonwards.com/africa-online): 6 weeks online.
- [Onward Saudi Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/saudi): 6 weeks online.
- [Onward Brazil Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/brazil-2026): 6 weeks online.
- [Onward Asia Online](https://joinonwards.com/onward-asia): 6 weeks online.
- [For Schools / Curriculum Platform](https://joinonwards.com/for-schools): 9-term B2B/B2C product for Grades 6–8.

## Key info
- Mentors: Current Harvard undergraduates concentrating in Computer Science, Economics, Government, Statistics, Applied Math, English, Molecular & Cellular Biology, etc.
- Partners: HPAIR, HUSO, WiCS, Next Billion Lab, Base44, Gavel.
- Methodology: 4-stage Learn → Study → Watch → Do framework. 20-skill Skills Intelligence taxonomy with 8-level rubric (mastery score 0–100).
- Capstones: 5-Day Summit, 3-Day Intensive, 1-Day Showcase, or Virtual Showcase.
- Outcome: Portfolio piece + Demo Day + Certificate of Excellence.

## Pages
- [About](https://joinonwards.com/about)
- [How It Works](https://joinonwards.com/how-it-works)
- [Outcomes](https://joinonwards.com/outcomes)
- [Pathways overview](https://joinonwards.com/pathways)
- [Get Started](https://joinonwards.com/get-started)
- [Partners](https://joinonwards.com/partners)
- [Project Library](https://joinonwards.com/projects)
- [Competitions Library](https://joinonwards.com/competitions)

## Detailed reference
- [Full long-form site reference](https://joinonwards.com/llms-full.txt)