# Onward Fellowship

> World's first G&T (Gifted & Talented) prep program for Grades 5-12. Harvard student-led mentoring where high-aspiring students build publishable, portfolio-grade projects in 6 to 10 weeks. Zero teacher workload for partner schools.

Onward Fellowship is an academic enrichment program. Live online sessions on Zoom (2 hours) plus optional in-person summits. Mentor-to-student ratio is 1:20. Junior cohort = Grades 5-8, Senior cohort = Grades 9-12. Every student finishes with a portfolio piece, a Demo Day presentation to industry judges, and a Certificate of Completion.

## Pathways
- [Creative Writing](https://joinonwards.com/pathways/writing): Narrative craft using Will Storr's "Flaw & Change" framework. Flagship pathway.
- [STEM & Innovation (STEAM for Junior)](https://joinonwards.com/pathways/stem): Project-based science, technology, engineering, arts, math. Mars-mission narrative for Junior.
- [AI & Entrepreneurship](https://joinonwards.com/pathways/entrepreneurship): Build a real AI-powered product with the Fellowship no-code stack (Lovable, Base44, Canva AI, Brand-in-a-Box, AI Pitch Writer). Dreamer / Builder / Founder progression.
- [Communication & Leadership](https://joinonwards.com/pathways/communication): Storytelling, debate, advocacy campaigns, public speaking.
- [Sustainability](https://joinonwards.com/pathways/sustainability): Verified case studies (Ecosia, Patagonia) and competition prep (ISEF).
- [Test Prep](https://joinonwards.com/pathways/test-prep): AI-tutor supported, trap-pattern based.

## Programs
- [6-Week Online Program](https://joinonwards.com/6-weeks): Online, Sundays. Program Fee USD 349-399.
- [Onward China Scholars 2026](https://joinonwards.com/china): 6 weeks online. Virtual Demo Day.
- [Onward India Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/india): 6 weeks online.
- [Onward Indonesia Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/indonesia): 6 weeks online.
- [Onward Dubai Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/dubai): 6 weeks online.
- [Onward US Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/us): 6 weeks online.
- [Onward Africa Online](https://joinonwards.com/africa-online): 6 weeks online. STEAM plus Entrepreneurship.
- [Onward Middle East Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/middleeast): 6 weeks online.
- [Onward Brazil Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/brazil-2026): 5 days in-person. São Paulo intensive.
- [Onward Panama Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/panama-2026): 6 weeks online. STEAM pathway.
- [Onward Asia Online](https://joinonwards.com/asia): 6 weeks online.
- [For Schools / Curriculum Platform](https://joinonwards.com/for-schools): B2B/B2C curriculum. 9-term product, Grades 6-8.
- [AI School / Future AI Leaders](https://joinonwards.com/aischool): Weekend-intensive AI build program (including the ADNOC Schools Future AI Leaders edition) where students ship a live AI product with a public URL, a demo video, and a build log. Tool set: Lovable, Cursor, Claude API, Perplexity, NotebookLM. Some student projects are also built on Base44.

## Partner schools
- [Aga Khan Program](https://joinonwards.com/aga-khan): School partnership. STEAM plus Entrepreneurship.
- [Kings School Al Barsha](https://joinonwards.com/kingsschool-albarsha): School partnership.
- [HD Shanghai](https://joinonwards.com/hd-shanghai): School partnership.
- [YWIES](https://joinonwards.com/ywies): School partnership.
- [Taiwan Fushing](https://joinonwards.com/taiwan-fushing): School partnership.
- [Cognita LATAM](https://joinonwards.com/cognita-latam): School partnership. Multiple variants.
- [Dunalastair](https://joinonwards.com/dunalastair): School partnership.
- [Waad Education](https://joinonwards.com/waad-education): School partnership.
- [DPS East Bangalore](https://joinonwards.com/dps-east): School partnership.
- [GEMS Abu Dhabi](https://joinonwards.com/gemsaa-dubai): School partnership.
- [Nord Anglia Scholars](https://joinonwards.com/nord-anglia): School partnership.

## More programs
- [Young Debaters Fellowship | 3-Weekend Intensive, Harvard student mentors](https://joinonwards.com/young-debaters): A 3-weekend online debate intensive for Grades 8-12. Structured argumentation, rebuttal, delivery and a final debate competition with Harvard student mentors. USD 599.
- [Future Entrepreneurs Fellowship | 3-Weekend Intensive, Harvard student mentors](https://joinonwards.com/young-entrepreneurs): A 3-weekend online entrepreneurship intensive for Grades 8-12. Build an MVP with AI tools, design a Business Model Canvas, and pitch to Harvard student mentors. USD 599.
- [Accelerated Leadership Program | Onward](https://joinonwards.com/accelerated-leadership): A three-day immersive Student Leadership & Governance Council for Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12, led by Harvard student mentors.
- [Advanced Leadership Program (Online) | Onward](https://joinonwards.com/advanced-leadership-online): A three-weekend online Student Leadership & Governance Council for Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12, led by Harvard student mentors.
- [Communication & Leadership - 3-Weekend Live Program | Onward](https://joinonwards.com/communication-leadership): A three-weekend live program on Zoom for Grades 6-8 and 9-12, led by Harvard student mentors. Six two-hour sessions, project-based, with a judged showcase finale.
- [Quantum Machine Learning Program for Grades 8-12 | Onward](https://joinonwards.com/quantum-ai): A hands-on 3-weekend online quantum machine learning program for Grades 8 to 12. Write real code in Python and PennyLane and build a team quantum classifier.
- [Future Changemakers Fellowship | 3-Weekend Intensive, Harvard student mentors](https://joinonwards.com/changemakers): A 3-weekend online fellowship for Grades 8-12 to design a real social impact project with Harvard student mentors. USD 599.
- [Week Without Walls | Harvard student mentors on your campus](https://joinonwards.com/week-without-walls): A 5-day in-school enrichment week led by Harvard student mentors. Choose from HPAIR Leadership, Pre-Med, Pre-Law, Debate, AI, and a London start-up internship - delivered on your school's campus.
- [Onward × Cognita Group | Online program led by Harvard student mentors](https://joinonwards.com/cognita-global): A 6-week online Harvard student mentor-led program for Cognita students worldwide. 6 pathways: Communication, STEM, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, AI, Finance. Grades 6-12. USD 399/student.

## Key info
- Mentors: All mentors are current Harvard undergraduates and are described as Harvard student mentors or Harvard student-led. Concentrations represented include Computer Science, Economics, Government, Statistics, Applied Math, English, History, Molecular & Cellular Biology, and Engineering Sciences. Every mentor completes cross-cultural mentoring training before leading a cohort.
- Partners: HPAIR - Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations; HUSO - Harvard Undergraduate Society of Outdoors; WiCS - Women in Computer Science (Harvard); Next Billion Lab - venture-building partner for the Entrepreneurship Olympiad; Base44 - vibe coding tools for the Fellowship AI & Entrepreneurship pathway; Gavel - debate / leadership content partner.
- Onward Creator Cycle: Wonder, Investigate, Imagine, Build, Show, mapped to 8 core exit competencies.
- Weekly student loop: Learn, Study, Watch, Do.
- Skills Intelligence System: 20-skill taxonomy with an 8-level rubric and per-skill mastery score (0-100). Weighting: Level 40%, Freshness 25%, Velocity 20%, Consistency 15%.
- Capstone formats: 5-Day Summit, 3-Day Intensive, 1-Day Showcase, or Virtual Showcase.
- Outcome: Portfolio piece + Demo Day + Certificate of Completion.

## Resources / Guides
- [Gifted and Talented Programs: A Complete Parent Guide](https://joinonwards.com/resources/gifted-and-talented-programs-guide): What G&T programs are, the four main types, how they run, what they cost, and how to judge one before enrolling.
- [Do Gifted and Talented Programs Help with College Admissions?](https://joinonwards.com/resources/do-gifted-programs-help-college-admissions): What admissions officers actually read, how a gifted program can and cannot help, and why a finished project matters more than the program name.
- [Is My Child Gifted? A Parent's Guide to IQ and Talent Testing](https://joinonwards.com/resources/is-my-child-gifted-iq-testing-guide): How gifted identification works, what IQ scores measure and miss, how the main talent tests compare, and what to do once you suspect your child is gifted.
- [All resources and guides](https://joinonwards.com/resources)
- [LinkedIn Playbook for High School Students | Onward Fellowship](https://joinonwards.com/playbooks/linkedin): A free LinkedIn masterclass for high school students: an interactive profile checklist, copy-paste AI prompts, real post examples and a 30-day posting plan.
- Blog:
  - [AI Project Ideas for High School Students: 10 to Build](https://joinonwards.com/blog/ai-project-ideas-for-high-school-students): Here are 10 AI project ideas high school students can build, the tools to use, and how to turn one into a portfolio piece for applications. Published October 23, 2026.
  - [WISC vs. CogAT: Which Gifted Test Is Right for Your Child?](https://joinonwards.com/blog/wisc-vs-cogat-gifted-testing): WISC and CogAT measure different things. Learn what each test shows, who gives it, and what to ask before booking one for your child. Published October 17, 2026.
  - [How to Prepare for ISEF: What Judges Actually Look For](https://joinonwards.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-isef): Thinking about ISEF? Learn how the fair works, how projects are judged, and how to start a first project as a high school student. Published October 13, 2026.
  - [Free vs. Paid AI Competitions for Teens: Which Is Worth It?](https://joinonwards.com/blog/free-vs-paid-ai-competitions-for-teens): Free competitions cost nothing; paid programs add mentors and structure. Here's how to decide what's worth it for your teen. Published October 7, 2026.
  - [Does the International Math Olympiad Help Admissions?](https://joinonwards.com/blog/international-math-olympiad-college-admissions): Does the International Math Olympiad help admissions? Learn how officers read it, what counts at each level, and where younger students can start. Published September 22, 2026.
  - [Public Speaking Classes for Teens: A Parent's Guide](https://joinonwards.com/blog/public-speaking-classes-for-teens): Looking for public speaking classes for teens? Learn what separates real practice and feedback from filler, and how to help your teenager start. Published September 19, 2026.
  - [Math for Gifted Students: Challenge Them at Home](https://joinonwards.com/blog/math-for-gifted-students): Is your child racing ahead in math class? Here are practical ways to challenge a gifted young mathematician at home and beyond. Published September 15, 2026.
  - [All blog posts](https://joinonwards.com/blog)

## Pages
- [About](https://joinonwards.com/about)
- [How It Works](https://joinonwards.com/how-it-works)
- [Outcomes](https://joinonwards.com/outcomes)
- [Pathways overview](https://joinonwards.com/pathways)
- [For Schools](https://joinonwards.com/for-schools)
- [Get Started](https://joinonwards.com/get-started)
- [Partners](https://joinonwards.com/partners)
- [Project Library](https://joinonwards.com/projects)
- [Competitions Library](https://joinonwards.com/competitions-library)
- [Onward LaunchPad (AI Founders Challenge)](https://joinonwards.com/competitions)
  - [FAQ - Onward LaunchPad](https://joinonwards.com/competitions/faq): Answers about the Onward LaunchPad program, curriculum, competition format, fees and scholarships.
  - [Prizes - Onward LaunchPad](https://joinonwards.com/competitions/prizes): Cash prizes, mentorship, certificates and recognition for Onward LaunchPad finalists.
  - [What Students Learn, Week by Week | Onward LaunchPad](https://joinonwards.com/competitions/curriculum): The 10-week Onward LaunchPad curriculum: AI concepts, the tools students learn (ChatGPT, Claude, Lovable and more), weekly deliverables and how each is assessed.
  - [Mentors - Onward LaunchPad](https://joinonwards.com/competitions/mentors): Meet the mentorship model behind Onward LaunchPad: Harvard student mentors, small cohorts, and weekly office hours.
- [Brand Guidelines](https://joinonwards.com/brand)
- [Gifted and Talented Programs for Grades 5-12 | Onward](https://joinonwards.com/for-students): Browse gifted and talented programs for grades 5-12: an online gifted program with Harvard undergraduate mentors, small cohorts and project-based pathways.
- [Student Showcases | Onward Fellowship](https://joinonwards.com/student-showcase): Explore student project showcases from Onward Fellowship partner schools - Kings' School Al Barsha, Dunalastair School, ADNOC Schools and Onward Brazil Scholars.
- [The Lab - Student Projects · Future AI Leaders Fellowship](https://joinonwards.com/lab): A directory of real AI products built by Future AI Leaders Fellowship students - name, description, student, and grade.
- [Onward Curriculum Platform | 9-Term Program for Grades 6-8](https://joinonwards.com/curriculum): A 9-term curriculum platform for schools and families. Replaces exam prep with '9 Real Things' across STEM, Writing, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership.
- [Blog](https://joinonwards.com/blog)
- [Mentors](https://joinonwards.com/mentors)
- [Masterclasses](https://joinonwards.com/masterclasses)
- [Support Our Mission](https://joinonwards.com/support)
  - [Support for Corporates](https://joinonwards.com/support/corporates)
  - [Support for Universities](https://joinonwards.com/support/universities)

## Detailed reference
- [Full long-form site reference](https://joinonwards.com/llms-full.txt)