Fellows Application
Thank you for your interest in applying to The Opportunity Network Fellows Program!
The application for the next cohort of Fellows is closed. Please check back in November 2025 for updates and submit this interest form to be added to our mailing list for our next cycle.

Deadlines
The Opportunity Network Fellows Program has one extended application cycle that typically runs from November-February. Eligible students are invited to apply ahead of the deadline to ensure all of their materials are successfully submitted.
Info Sessions
We will be hosting a series of information sessions throughout the recruitment cycle. Please check back in November 2025 for more information.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
- All students that are currently enrolled in the tenth grade at a New York City high school.
- Students who have demonstrated academic commitment. Our current Fellows reflect their academic commitment by taking challenging course loads. Most of our Fellows apply to our program with a GPA of 87 and above.
- Students who identify as a member of an under-resourced community and have a household AGI under $125,000. The average AGI for our accepted Fellows is $40,000.
- Students who are pursuing their hobbies and interests with passion and energy.
- Applicants should not already have access to the kinds of resources, services, and opportunities the program offers such as intensive college counseling and application assistance, mandatory summer programming that conflicts with OppNet’s Summer Institute, or already participate in college and career programs such as SEO, Minds Matter, or Breakthrough.
- Applicants must be self-motivated to join a challenging peer network and commit to OppNet as their primary extracurricular.