776 Foundation Fellowship
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Quick Answer
Two-year, full-time fellowship from the 776 Foundation: up to US$100,000 (about ₹95 lakh) for people aged 18–24 anywhere in the world who build climate solutions instead of studying.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Fellowship
- Provider
- 776 Foundation
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by 776 Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The 776 Fellowship is a two-year, full-time program run by the 776 Foundation, the foundation arm of Alexis Ohanian's venture firm Seven Seven Six. This round is closed: the foundation selected its 5th group of fellows in May 2026 for a June 2026 start, and the row carries no application deadline. The official page does not announce a date for the next round; it only asks you to leave your email to be told when applications open.
The fellowship is open to people anywhere in the world, so Indian applicants are eligible. It is an international program, not an India-only one, and the final interview is held remotely, so no travel is needed to be selected.
What the program offers
Fellows receive up to a US$100,000 grant (about ₹95 lakh) over two years. The money is not paid at once: once you are accepted you are onboarded with your group of fellows, and every quarter you receive part of your payment. The foundation says the money can go towards whatever you need to bring your idea to life, and that if you need to be told exactly how to spend it, the fellowship is probably not for you.
Beyond the grant, fellows get access to the Seven Seven Six network: founder networks, programming, and Cerebro, which the firm describes as its operating system. The program says it wants fellows who ship, and states plainly that it is not a networking program or a paid vacation.
Who can apply
Fellows must be between 18 and 24 years old and can live anywhere in the world. The work must be aimed at fighting climate change, and the foundation says it welcomes a wide range of ideas because climate change is a technological, social and political problem. You do not need a team: you can apply alone, or together with a co-founder. If you already have a US 501(c)(3) non-profit, or you work on a project with one, you can still apply.
The program is full time and is meant as an alternative to a university degree. You may be enrolled in school when you apply, but the foundation expects you to leave school if you are accepted. This suits a young Indian founder who is ready to put a degree on hold for two years to build a climate venture; it does not suit someone who wants to keep studying full time or someone over 24.
How to apply
The official page currently has no open application. It carries a form where you leave your name, email and an optional Twitter handle so the foundation can notify you when the next application opens. When a round opens, you submit the online application, and shortlisted applicants go through a final remote interview. A practical tip: be ready to describe the climate problem you work on, what you have already built, and why two years of full-time work on it matters more to you than finishing a degree. These are tips, not official requirements.
How applications are judged and what happens next
The foundation selects twenty fellows per group, and the final step is a remote interview. After selection you are onboarded with your group and the quarterly payments begin. The page does not publish the scoring criteria, so treat the description of fellows as "builders and doers" who create real, measurable solutions for underserved communities as the best guide to what the team looks for.
About the 776 Foundation
The 776 Foundation is the foundation arm of Seven Seven Six, the venture firm founded by Alexis Ohanian, who is the foundation's president. The fellowship exists to back young people tackling climate change at the earliest possible point, to scale the impact of 776, and to bring the next generation of founders and operators into its community. The foundation's year-in-review letter says its community has grown to 80 climate fellows.
Things to check before you apply
- Age: you must be 18 to 24; check the exact age cut-off wording on the official page when applications open.
- Time: it is a full-time commitment for two years, and accepted students are expected to leave school.
- Grant currency: the grant is in US dollars, so Indian fellows should check how receiving foreign money is treated for tax and exchange rules with an adviser before applying.
- Timing: the page does not give the next opening date, so join the email list now rather than waiting.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Benefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Fellowship
What You Get
Each fellow receives up to a US$100,000 grant (about ₹95 lakh) over two years, paid in parts every quarter. Fellows also get access to founder networks, programming, and Cerebro, Seven Seven Six's operating system. The money can be spent on whatever the fellow needs to bring the idea to life.
- Disbursement
- Tranched
- Duration
- 24 months
- Cohort size
- 20 startups
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
The foundation selects twenty fellows per group. The final step for shortlisted applicants is a remote interview, and accepted fellows are onboarded together before the quarterly grant payments begin.
Application Process
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How to apply
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Draft your application
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 776 Fellowship open now?
No. The 5th group of fellows was selected in May 2026 and started in June 2026. The official page does not give a date for the next application and asks you to leave your email to be notified.
Can Indian students and founders apply to the 776 Fellowship?
Yes. The fellowship is open to international applicants and fellows can live anywhere in the world. You do not need to be based in the US, and the final interview is held remotely.
Who can apply for the 776 Fellowship?
People aged 18 to 24 who want to spend two years working full time on a project that fights climate change. You can apply alone or with a co-founder.
How much is the 776 Fellowship grant?
Fellows receive up to US$100,000 (about ₹95 lakh) over two years. The foundation says it can be spent on whatever you need to bring your idea to life.
How is the 776 grant paid?
After you are accepted and onboarded, you receive part of your payment every quarter over the two years. It is not paid as one lump sum.
Is the 776 Fellowship a grant or equity?
The official page calls it a grant. It does not describe any equity taken by the foundation, so check the terms you are given if you are selected.
Can I apply while I am still in college?
You can be enrolled when you apply, but the program is full time and the foundation expects you to leave school if you are accepted. It is aimed at people who want to take two years away from a degree to build.
Do I need a team or a registered organisation to apply?
No. You can apply alone, or with a partner or co-founder. Having a US 501(c)(3), or working with a project that has one, does not rule you out.
Do I have to travel to be selected?
No. The foundation selects applicants through a final remote interview. The page does not say whether fellows are asked to meet in person after selection.
How many fellows are chosen, and is there an entry fee?
The foundation selects twenty fellows per group. The page does not mention any application fee.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
