Thiel Fellowship 2025
A two-year fellowship for exceptional young innovators to pursue bold ideas, projects, or startups instead of following a traditional academic path — with $200K in funding and global mentorship.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: The Thiel Foundation
- Opportunity Type: Fellowship (entrepreneurial, non-academic)
- Scholarship Count: Not fixed — selection based on merit
- Deadline: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Fellowship Duration: 2 years
- Location: Global (no relocation required)
- Themes: Entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, social impact, creative projects
🌍 About the Fellowship
The Thiel Fellowship empowers young, visionary individuals to step off traditional academic tracks and fully dedicate themselves to building transformative projects. Instead of pursuing a degree, Fellows receive $200,000 over two years plus global mentorship to create, innovate, and scale ideas with real-world impact.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 22 or younger at the time of application
- No completed undergraduate or graduate degree
- If currently enrolled, must be willing to drop out to accept the fellowship
- Present a compelling vision or project with tangible progress
- Open globally — including applicants from Malaysia
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
- $200,000 in funding over two years
- No equity taken
- Access to mentorship from world-class founders, investors, and scientists
- Inclusion in the prestigious Thiel Fellows alumni network
- Global flexibility — no need to relocate
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official application page: Thiel Fellowship Website
- Fill out the online form with personal details, project description, and relevant links
- Include any supporting materials such as a pitch deck or demo
- Submit the application — reviewed on a rolling basis
- Await follow-up for interviews and selection
📅 Program Timeline
- Application Deadline: Rolling — apply anytime
- Fellowship Duration: 2 years
- Start Date: Flexible upon acceptance
- Application Review: Continuous throughout the year
🚀 Ready to Build the Future?
Apply now for the Thiel Fellowship 2025 and get $200K plus mentorship to bring your bold ideas to life.
Apply via Thiel FellowshipQuestions? Email team@thielfellowship.org
Curated by Growth Forum Malaysia — inspiring young innovators worldwide.
Source: thielfellowship.org
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