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VenturEd W26 Fellowship Application

We're excited you're interested in becoming a VenturEd Fellow. This program is designed for driven, curious High School students from underrepresented backgrounds who are eager to gain real-world experience, build essential skills, and connect with great, upcoming tech companies.

This application should take you no longer than 20–30 minutes to complete. Don't feel pressure to write eloquently or fix every little mistake — we're just getting to know you. This isn't a test of your writing or presentational skills; it's a convenient way for us to understand what kind of person you are.

Personal Information:

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Date of Birth

Grade (2024-2025 school year)

School Name

Expected Graduation Year

City

State/Region

Country

Academic Information

Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale)

Class Rank (If Applicable)

Upload Unofficial or Official Transcript (Encouraged)

Activities and Skills

Resume or Activities List

Skills (Select all that apply)

Skills (Select all that apply)

If you selected "Programming" or "Other", please provide details

Text Response Questions

Don't worry about grammar or writing style here. The ideas matter much more than how they're written; your "rough draft" is perfectly acceptable. Focus more on the substance.

How do you consider yourself underrepresented in the tech industry? (~100-word limit)

Discuss any aspects of your background, experiences, or perspectives that make you unique in the tech landscape. This doesn't just have to be about race; maybe your gender identity, religion, or geographic location aren't well represented in the tech bubble.

Why do you want to participate in the VenturEd Fellows program? (~100-word limit)

Explain your motivations for applying and what you hope to gain from this experience.

Quick Takes

Keep these short and sweet, and focus on the answers. No AI please! :)

What's your favorite tech product or app? Why?

If you could solve one problem using technology, what would it be?

What do you hope to achieve in your future career?

What inspires you?

Describe yourself in 5 words.

Optional Components (almost done!)

Letter of Recommendation

Supplemental Material

Demographic Information

We only collect this data to see who we're reaching — this has no bearing on your application.

Gender

Race (Select all that apply)

Race (Select all that apply)

Please select all that apply

Please select all that apply