Stanford Venture Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Fully-funded one-week trip to Stanford and Silicon Valley. Applications will open soon. Stanford Venture Fellowship is a special one-week, in-person program in May 2026. It brings 10 ambitious young people (ages 14+) from anywhere in the world to the Stanford area. You will live and learn inside the famous Stanford and Silicon Valley ecosystem. The program is fully funded, no cost to you for travel, stay, or main activities.

It is perfect for high school students, university students, and early professionals who love startups, innovation, entrepreneurship, or venture. You will meet Stanford students, founders, researchers, and teachers. There are workshops, talks, visits to startups, and more. Only 10 spots — very selective! No application fee. Open to all nationalities. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

Program Type: Short fellowship
Duration: 1 week in May 2026
Location: Stanford area, California, USA (Silicon Valley)
Funding: Fully funded
Who Can Apply: Anyone worldwide aged 14+
Open to All Nationalities
Application Fee: No fee

Interested in More Positions? Follow links below

What This Fellowship Offers

Fully covered travel (reimbursed from anywhere), comfortable stay in Stanford area, meals, and all program activities
Full immersion in the Stanford and Silicon Valley world
Direct meetings and talks with Stanford students, successful founders, researchers, and faculty
New knowledge about startups, venture capital, innovation, and building big ideas
Strong connections with a small group of 10 global fellows and top people in the ecosystem
Personal growth in ambition, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking
Memories and network that can help your future in startups or innovation

Also Check: United Nations International LAW Fellowship 2026 in Netherlands (Fully Funded)

Eligibility Criteria

Age 14 years or older
Open to high school students, university students (undergraduate or graduate), and early professionals
From any country in the world
Ambitious and interested in entrepreneurship, startups, venture, or innovation
Under 18? Parents or guardians can join if needed — program helps with travel for them too
No strict grades or test scores required — they look for exceptional and motivated people

Also Check: The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition 2026