MLH Fellowship vs MLH Fellowship - Software Engineering Track
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. Both are internships for high school students.
| MLH Fellowship | MLH Fellowship - Software Engineering Track | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Internship | Internship |
| Organization | Major League Hacking (MLH) | Major League Hacking (MLH) |
| Acceptance Rate | Not publicly disclosed; competitive program but exact rate unknown | Highly competitive (exact rate not disclosed); MLH notes 'overwhelming demand from students' and significantly more applicants than available projects |
| Applicants | Not publicly disclosed; appears to have multiple cohorts annually | Not officially published; described as receiving 'overwhelming demand' suggesting hundreds to thousands annually |
| Deadline | Rolling | Rolling |
| Cost to Apply | Free | Free |
| US Only | No / International | No / International |
| Grades | College students and above (program appears designed primarily for undergraduates; high school eligibility unclear) | Open to high school students and early-career developers; no specific grade level restriction mentioned, but intermediate to advanced coding proficiency required |
| College Impact | Highly valued in college admissions and recruiting. Shows: (1) Real-world experience with production-grade code, (2) Demonstrated commitment to open-source/collaborative development, (3) Recognition b... | Strong positive impact on college applications and career prospects: 1) Demonstrates real-world professional experience (not just school projects or tutoring), which top colleges value significantly; ... |