Thiel Fellowship

The Thiel Fellowship is a program that offers young people, typically under 20, $100,000 over two years to skip college and pursue innovative projects or startups. Founded by Peter Thiel, it aims to encourage entrepreneurship and alternative pathways to traditional education. Fellows receive mentorship, resources, and a supportive community to help turn their ideas into reality, emphasizing practical experience and problem-solving outside formal academic settings. The fellowship seeks to foster disruptive innovation by empowering talented individuals to make impactful changes early in their careers.