Thiel Fellowship

Open all year Thiel Foundation United States

Fellowship

USD 250,000 over two years

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Two-year grant for young people who skip or leave university to build something new
Who can apply: Aged 22 or younger
No university degree; students must leave university if selected
Apply as an individual; no company needed
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply as an individual on the Thiel Fellowship portal
Best for: Idea, Prototype stage
Run by: International programmes

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