ONWARD FELLOWSHIP × WAAD EDUCATION
Lead a summit. Build a prototype. Launch a startup. Harvard student mentors show you how - 6 weeks of online sessions followed by a 3-day in-person program.
Online sessions: Dates TBD
In-Person: 3 Days at Waad Academy
TRUSTED PARTNERS
2 phases. 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. Prototypes, apps, startups.
Present your work live at a 3-day in-person program at Waad Education to judges, parents, and peers.
Walk away with competition-ready work, not just a certificate.
Pick the one that excites you.
Lead a crisis. Build a passion project.
WHAT YOU'LL BUILD
2-min world leader speech
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.
Working MVP built with AI tools
10-slide pitch deck
Business Model Canvas
You tinker with apps or dream up businesses
6 weeks of online sessions → 3-day in-person program. A complete journey from idea to impact.
PHASE 1
Dates TBD
6 weeks, weekends via Zoom
Choose your pathway and meet your Harvard student mentors
Weekly 2-hour live Zoom sessions every weekend
Build your project from idea to working prototype
Small groups (max 12) with personalized feedback
PHASE 2
At Waad Education
Present your project on stage to judges and community
3-day intensive showcase and capstone experience
Awards ceremony across all pathways
Certificates, celebration & networking
Choose your pathway below to see the weekly curriculum during online sessions.
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 + Canva one-pager
Crisis resolution paper + polished showcase speech
Complete leadership portfolio (speech, resolution, project plan)
Live Zoom sessions
Students per group
Dedicated to you
Weekends via Zoom • Real-time feedback • Project-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
Recorded 2-minute leadership speech
Passion Project Blueprint + Canva one-pager
Crisis resolution paper from Model UN simulation
Complete leadership portfolio