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Thiel Fellowship
A two-year program for young people who skip or stop out of college to build something new.
Private grant (non-government funder) Open year-round / rolling
- Funder
- Thiel Foundation (listed as Thiel Foundation (private foundation))
Funder profile and all of its programs - Amount
- A $250,000 grant over two years, plus access to the foundation’s network of founders, investors and scientists.
- Where
- United States (national)
- Who can apply
- Student, Individual
- Deadline
- Rolling: no fixed deadline
- Last checked
- 28 October 2026
- Funder contacts
- Contact details Unlock full profile / Sign up
Key requirements
- Fellows skip or stop out of college for the fellowship.
- Check the age limit and application steps on the official FAQ.
Private funder. This is not a government program.
Official page checked on 2026-10-28.
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Students Individuals United States United States (national) Foundation Rolling (apply any time)
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