Our National Fellows Program is the only youth-centered program in the nation that trains participants on structured analytics while building a diverse and multidisciplinary set of critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills to equip them for their futures. By engaging in a design thinking capstone project, participants develop practical, creative strategies that address emerging challenges in national security.  

• Open to Individual Applications
• 26 Weeks (spans from October to May)
• 100% virtual program that combines asynchronous modules and synchronous workshop sessions that are designed to be accessible to diverse learners
• Opportunities to consider solutions for security challenges around artificial intelligence, cyber security, and the future of a data-driven world
• An esteemed faculty featuring women and gender minority leaders from top institutions like Stanford and Georgetown, and senior level security experts with backgrounds working in the CIA, FBI, and the White House—bringing together real-world expertise and lived experience
• Trauma-informed, identity centered learning experiences that leverage Social and Emotionally Responsive strategies to meet learners where they are
• This program includes a certificate of completion, all materials, and access to a suite of benefits upon completion, including the Girl Security mentoring program, professional development resources, pathway opportunities with corporate sponsors including scholarships to complete Google’s Cybersecurity Certification Certificate, and more.

Interested applicants need no prior knowledge or exposure to security studies. For this program, we strongly encourage candidates who are interested in learning more about the security sector and are collaborative, open-minded, demonstrate leadership capability, have a growth mindset, and are self-motivated. This is a neurodiverse-affirming program and is designed to be accessible and inclusive, accommodating the needs of diverse learners from various backgrounds and learning styles.


• Girl Security welcomes those who identify as all of the following to apply:
  
  • Girl, woman, or gender minority
  • In 11th grade through 2-years post high school (select highly motivated 10th graders will also be considered);
  • Have not already participated as a Girl Security National Fellow.
  • US Citizen or permanent resident