MLH Fellowship vs Simons Summer Research Program
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. MLH Fellowship is a internship while Simons Summer Research Program is a summer program.
| MLH Fellowship | Simons Summer Research Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Internship | Summer Program |
| Organization | Major League Hacking (MLH) | Simons Foundation |
| Acceptance Rate | Not publicly disclosed; competitive program but exact rate unknown | Approximately 11-12% (40 fellows selected from ~350 applicants annually as of 2015) |
| Applicants | Not publicly disclosed; appears to have multiple cohorts annually | Approximately 350 per year |
| Deadline | Rolling | Rolling |
| Cost to Apply | Free | Free |
| US Only | No / International | Yes |
| Grades | College students and above (program appears designed primarily for undergraduates; high school eligibility unclear) | High school students (primarily juniors and seniors) |
| 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... | Highly positive impact on college admissions. Summer research programs, especially prestigious ones like the Simons program, are viewed very favorably by college admissions officers because: (1) They ... |