# Fellowships for High School Students A fellowship is the rare high school credential that bundles money, mentorship, and a real project under a single competitive title. These programs are selective by design, which is exactly what makes them worth the effort — a fellowship carries weight precisely because most students never earn one. 19 verified programs match this page; 18 of the featured listings are free; 8 can be done online. ## Programs (19 total) | Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Yale Entrepreneurial Society High School Fellowship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/yale-entrepreneurship-institute) | Yale Entrepreneurial Society | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Fulbright U.S. Student Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/fulbright-us-student) | U.S. Department of State / IIE | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-06 | | [Hertz Foundation Fellowship Application Prep](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/hertz-fellowship) | Hertz Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-30 | | [Humanity in Action Fellowship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/humanity-in-action-fellowship) | Humanity in Action | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | 2027-01-15 | | [Thiel Fellowship (Under 20)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/thiel-fellowship-under-20-program) | Thiel Foundation | Free | virtual | Grades 11–12 | Rolling | | [Thiel Fellowship Under 20](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/thiel-fellowship-under-20) | Thiel Foundation | Free | hybrid | Grade 12 | Rolling | | [Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Education Fellowship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/howard-hughes-medical-institute-science-education-fellowship) | Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-01-15 | | [NSLI-Y Creative Content Fellowship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nsli-y-creative-content-fellowship) | U.S. Department of State | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2026-11-14 | | [Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution High School Fellowship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-high-school-fellowship) | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-03-20 | | [Millennium Fellowship (UN Academic Impact)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/millennium-fellowship-un-academic-impact) | United Nations Academic Impact | Free | hybrid | Grade 12 | 2027-06-30 | | [Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship (BFTF)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/benjamin-franklin-transatlantic-fellowship) | U.S. Department of State | Free | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2027-01-31 | | [iCivics Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/icivics-equity-in-civics-youth-fellowship) | iCivics & CIRCLE (Tufts) | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-31 | | [MIT Solve Indigenous Communities Fellowship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/mit-solve-indigenous-communities) | MIT Solve | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-15 | | [O'Dell Fellowships (Gap Year)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/gap-year-fellowships) | O'Dell Foundation | Free | hybrid | Grade 12 | 2027-01-15 | | [Sundance Ignite Fellowship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/sundance-ignite) | Sundance Institute | Free | hybrid | Grades 12–18 | 2027-02-19 | | [Call for Kindness Fellowship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/rileys-way-call-for-kindness) | Riley's Way Foundation | Not listed | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [GrubStreet Teen Summer Writing Fellowship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/grubstreet-teen-summer-writing-fellowship) | GrubStreet | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Ghetto Film School Fellows Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ghetto-film-school-fellows-program) | Ghetto Film School | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [VFA Summer Fellowship (College)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/vfa-summer-fellowship-college) | Venture for America | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | 2026-10-01 | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many fellowships programs are listed for high school students? ExtracurricularHub currently lists 19 verified fellowships opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. ### Are any of these fellowships programs free? Yes — 18 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early. ### Which deadlines are coming up soonest? The next deadlines: VFA Summer Fellowship (College) (October 1, 2026); Fulbright U.S. Student Program (October 6, 2026); Hertz Foundation Fellowship Application Prep (October 30, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site. ### Do fellowships extracurriculars help with college admissions? Yes — sustained, escalating involvement in fellowships (participation → awards or leadership → independent work) reads far stronger than scattered one-off activities. 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