2026 Summer Fellowship
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
2026 Summer Fellowship
Status: Applications are now closed for the 2026 Summer Fellowship.
Program Focus: Investing in the next generation and building tech that serves the people. The fellowship partners with government offices to place fellows in summer positions.
Geographic Scope: United States only
Eligibility Requirements
At the time of application, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident
- Age: At least 18 years old at the start of the program (June 8, 2026)
- Location: Located in the United States for the entire program duration
- Educational Background: One of the following: - Enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor's, master's, professional, or doctoral degree program at an accredited U.S. institution or overseas equivalent - Undergraduate applicants: Expected graduation date between May 1, 2025, and December 31, 2027 (current juniors, seniors, and recent graduates) - Graduate applicants: Expected graduation date no earlier than May 1, 2025 - Enrolled in or recently completed a bootcamp/certificate program with minimum 3 months (12 weeks) of live instruction - Completion date: Between May 1, 2025, and January 31, 2026
Eligibility Screening: An eligibility screener tool is available on the website.
Contact
For questions, contact: Our Team (see website for contact details)
Background
Coding it Forward is a non-profit organization focused on investing in the next generation of technologists and building technology that serves the public interest.
How to Apply
Application Process
#### Step 1: Initial Application
Timeline: January 5-19 (for 2026 cohort)
- Complete straightforward application form with personal details
- Upload a formatted resume using one of the required standardized formats (see Resume Requirements below)
- Answer short-answer questions
#### Step 2: Video Interview
#### Step 3: Final Interview
#### Step 4: Offer
Standardized Resume Requirement
MANDATORY: All applicants MUST use the standardized resume template. Choose one option:
1. Resume Builder Tool (interactive online tool)
2. Google Doc Template
3. Microsoft Word Template
Resources Provided:
Application Materials Required
- Personal information
- Standardized formatted resume (required)
- Short-answer responses
- Educational background verification (after offer stage)
- Video interview completion (if invited)
- Interview with government partner (if selected)
What Coding It Forward Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2020
- 2
- Total given
- $20K
- Median grant
- $10K
- By dollars: New York 50%, Connecticut 50%. Top recipient cities: Lindenhurst, NY; Westport, CT.
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