YWIES Shanghai Lingang GATES Scholars Program

ONWARD FELLOWSHIP • YWIES SHANGHAI LINGANG

Flexible program options starting from USD 349 - from fully virtual to a 7-day Harvard campus immersion. Build real projects with Harvard student mentors.

Dates: TBD 2026

Grades 6–12

TRUSTED PARTNERS

Most programs teach you theory. Onward makes you build something real.

10 weeks online. 7 days at Harvard. A project you actually built. Harvard student mentors who actually care.

Harvard student mentors

Small groups led by Harvard student mentors who guide you through every step.

Real Projects

You don't study projects. You build them. Apps, campaigns, resolutions.

Harvard Campus Camp

7 days on Harvard's campus - workshops, field visits, and your Grand Showcase.

Portfolio You Own

Walk away with competition-ready work, a certificate, and real experience.

Three Pathways. One Goal: Build Something Real.

Pick the one that excites you. Click to learn more and apply.

Global Leadership

Lead a crisis. Shape policy. Build your legacy.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD

Model UN resolution & negotiation strategy

Community impact campaign with action roadmap

Leadership portfolio + showcase presentation

You debate ideas, lead teams, or dream of changing the world

AI & Entrepreneurship

Build an app. Launch a startup. Pitch to judges.

AI-powered app or prototype built with real tools

10-slide pitch deck + business model

Live product demo at showcase

You love building things, solving problems, and thinking big

STEM Innovation

Explore science. Build prototypes. Showcase your research.

Working STEM prototype or digital solution

Technical research report with data analysis

Live demo at showcase

You're curious about how things work and love experimenting

Your Journey: Online + Harvard Campus

Two phases. One transformative experience. Build online, then showcase at Harvard.

Phase 1: 10 Weeks Online

Live Zoom sessions every weekend with your Harvard student mentor

Leadership Foundations

YOU'LL SHIP

"My Leadership Style" poster with role models and 3 strengths

Diplomacy & Communication

Reflection journal on a fairness role-play exercise

Public Speaking & Debate

Recorded 2-minute "My Cause" speech with self-evaluation

Crisis Simulation

Team crisis plan from guided "Island Survival" simulation

Model UN: Research & Position

Country briefing paper and opening statement draft

Model UN: Negotiation

Resolution draft with coalition-building strategy

Community Impact Project

Community campaign proposal with action roadmap

Storytelling & Engagement

Recorded personal story about fairness or change

Portfolio Assembly & Pitch Prep

Complete leadership portfolio + pitch script

Virtual Showcase

Showcase presentation to mentors, peers, and families

Phase 2: 7-Day Harvard Campus Camp

Immersive experience on Harvard's campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Campus tour & welcome ceremony

Meet your cohort & mentors

Goal-setting workshop

Pathway-specific intensive sessions

Guest speaker from Harvard community

Team-building activities

Cross-pathway collaboration challenge

Mentor 1-on-1 project reviews

Harvard library & museum visit

Visit to MIT / innovation hub

Industry guest panel

Evening cultural program

Project refinement sprints

Mock presentations with feedback

Portfolio assembly workshop

Grand Showcase dress rehearsal

Final mentor feedback sessions