Table of Contents
The Non-Trivial Fellowship offers an 8-week online program for young individuals seeking to initiate impactful research, policy, or entrepreneurial projects.
This non-profit initiative empowers ambitious teenagers to address critical social issues and make a difference in the world. The fellowship provides expert guidance to help participants kickstart their projects and contribute to solving pressing global problems.
Benefits
Prizes are awarded based on project progress, potential impact, and quality of Demo Day presentations. These prizes supplement the scholarship provided to all fellows:
– First place: $15,000 grant award.
– Second place (awarded twice): $5,000 grant award each.
– Third place (awarded five times): $1,000 grant award each.
Eligibility
Applicants are eligible if they:
– Are teenagers between 14-20 years old.
– Haven’t started university.
– Are located anywhere in the world.
Selection Criteria
The fellowship seeks individuals with:
– World-changing ambitions: Demonstrating the determination to create a meaningful improvement in humanity’s challenges over the long term.
– Critical thinking: Ability to think deeply and analytically about complex problems, demonstrated through a quiz and critical thinking tasks in the application.
– Curiosity: A drive to understand how the world works and the motivation to explore ways to effect positive change.
Application Process
1. Online Application: Provide information about yourself and engage in a problem-solving quiz. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, encouraging early submissions for prompt acceptance notifications.
2. Video Interview: A discussion about your views on pressing global issues, your career plans, and potential project ideas. No preparation is required, and applicants can seek clarifications during the interview.
The Non-Trivial Fellowship aims to support young minds in uncovering ways to contribute meaningfully to the world, encouraging them to embark on a journey of impactful problem-solving.
Deadline: June 9, 2024
