Fellowship · United States
A two-year, US$250,000 grant for people aged 22 or under who skip or stop out of college to build something new. The foundation takes no equity.
Rolling applications Run by Thiel Foundation
Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages
Applications are accepted at any time.
Usual timing: Applications are accepted year round; there is no deadline.
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