Year-long, fully funded leadership program for high school juniors with an educator from their school, including a trip to the Aspen Ideas Festival (June 23-29, 2027) and a community project. U.S. applicants must attend a public high school that is Title I, has 30% or more of students on free or reduced lunch, or is state-designated as economically underserved, and need a 3.0 unweighted GPA.
Offered by Bezos Family Foundation. Fellowship for high school students in USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 11–11. Deadline: 2027-01-12.
Fields: Leadership, Civic, Global, Policy
Info checked October 2026.
Applications open November 19, 2026 and close January 12, 2027.
Yes. Bezos Scholars Program is free to take part in.
High school students in grade 11. It runs online and in person (nationwide). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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