Coding it Forward Fellowship 2026

📖 About Coding it Forward Fellowship

The Coding it Forward Fellowship is a competitive summer program that empowers early-career technologists to contribute to meaningful civic tech work within government offices across the United States.

🎁 Benefits of Coding it Forward Fellowship

Participants in the fellowship will enjoy the following benefits:

• Paid full-time summer fellowship: Earn $20–$25/hour while working with government partners.
• Hands-on project experience: Engage in areas such as cybersecurity, data, design, product, or software engineering.
• Professional development workshops: Participate in workshops and cohort-wide community events.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced technologists and one-on-one support.
• Real-world impact: Build technical solutions with tangible government impact.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with public interest tech professionals and an alumni community.

✅ Fellowship Requirements

To be eligible for the Coding it Forward Fellowship, applicants must:

• Be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents.
• Be 18 years or older at the start of the program.
• Be enrolled in or a recent graduate from an accredited degree program or a qualifying bootcamp/certificate program.
• Be physically located in the U.S. for the entire fellowship duration.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 19 January, 2026
• To apply, visit the Coding it Forward Fellowship Application Portal.
• Direct application link: Apply for Coding it Forward Fellowship.

Take advantage of this opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining invaluable experience in civic technology!

• Paid full‑time summer fellowship ($20–$25/hour) working with government partners
• Hands‑on project experience in cybersecurity, data, design, product, or software engineering
• Professional development workshops and cohort‑wide community events
• Mentorship from experienced technologists and one‑on‑one support
• Opportunity to build technical solutions with real government impact
• Networking with public interest tech professionals and alumni community