MLH Fellowship vs Summer at Simons
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. Both are internships for high school students.
| MLH Fellowship | Summer at Simons | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Internship | Internship |
| Organization | Major League Hacking (MLH) | Simons Foundation |
| Acceptance Rate | Not publicly disclosed; competitive program but exact rate unknown | Not publicly disclosed, but estimated at 5-15% given high prestige and limited spots per center (~3-10 positions per center per summer) |
| Applicants | Not publicly disclosed; appears to have multiple cohorts annually | Likely 200-500+ total applications across all centers annually, though not confirmed |
| 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) | Undergraduate students and graduate/post-doctoral students only - high school students are NOT eligible |
| 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... | Summer at Simons is viewed VERY POSITIVELY by graduate admissions committees and prestigious employers. Impact includes: 1) STRONG indicator of research capability and commitment to academic career - ... |