FAQ
Do I have to drop out of school?
No. Unlike some other fellowships you may have heard of, we're not asking you to leave college. You just need to be a full-time student at a four-year US university while you apply.
Can I apply as a team?
Yes — if your prank was a group effort, one person should submit on behalf of the team and list teammates in the description. The grant is awarded to the submitting applicant, who's responsible for splitting it with the team.
What counts as a "prank" or "performance art"?
Broadly: an elaborate joke, stunt, installation, hoax, or staged event designed to surprise, delight, or provoke a reaction — built with real planning and craft, not just a dumb dare. If you're not sure, apply and let us decide.
What's actually disqualifying?
Anything that seriously breaks the law and causes real harm, anything where someone gets physically hurt, and anything involving harassment or sexual harassment. Minor campus rule-bending, light trespassing-adjacent mischief, and classic prank-war chaos are exactly the spirit of this — just don't hurt anyone or cross a real legal line with real victims.
Does my submission stay private?
Yes. All submissions are confidential by default. We don't publish, share, or forward your video or description without asking you first.
What does the Fellowship actually include, beyond the money?
Winners get a one-year fellowship: the cash grant, direct introductions to leaders in tech and finance, and access to a private speaker series throughout the year.
When do winners get picked?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with winners announced annually. Apply any time — early is better.
I have a question that's not here.
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