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Apply for Lumos Fellows, Summer 2026

Lumos Fellows is a selective 6-week, mentor-supported program for ambitious people who want to become builders. No prior coding experience is required. This application should take less than 10 minutes. We're not looking for perfect answers; just answer honestly.

You’ll use modern AI tools to build a real app/website, learn the basics of launching/marketing, and building a business on top of your skills. By the end of the program, you'll have:

1. A fully functional app/website you built

2. A live link + demo you can share on college applications or in interviews

3. A clear narrative (for your college apps as well): problem → solution → product → users

4. A marketing toolkit (positioning, landing page, distribution, content basics)

You can find more information about the fellowship at lumosfellows.com.

There are 6 cohorts with different start dates you can choose from, listed below. The deadline to apply is 3 weeks before the start date of each cohort. > Start: May 26. Deadline: May 7.

> Start: June 9. Deadline: May 19.

> Start: June 23. Deadline: June 2.

> Start: July 7. Deadline: June 16.

> Start: July 21. Deadline: June 30.

> Start: August 4. Deadline: July 14.

Note: if selected from the application round, you will be asked to sit on a 15 minute interview for a final decision. You will be notified of your acceptance status shortly after.

The cost of the program is $4500 with up to 100% merit scholarship and financial aid available.

First Name

Last Name

Email

Parent or Guardian Email

Year

Country

Coding Experience — It's okay to have none!

Briefly tell us about something you worked on over several weeks or longer, either in school or outside of it. What was the hardest part, and how did you deal with that challenge? (max. 150 words)

How did you hear about this program? (Select multiple, if applicable)

What is your preferred start date?

May 26

June 9

June 23

July 7

July 21

August 4

Merit Scholarship Section (Optional)

Skipping this section will not reduce your chances of being considered. The merit scholarship covers 10-100% of the program cost.

Describe a time where you've overcome a problem to a solution in a creative way (max. 300 words)

Financial Aid Section (Optional)

There are a limited number of slots for financial aid students; the cost of the program may be covered between 25-100%. The financial aid program is limited to families that fall under the $65,000/year.