Become a university partner

The Build Fellowship is a national network of Fellowship programs offered to foreign national innovators, experts, and entrepreneurs committed to shaping the future of the United States.

Global talent from high-growth industries are employed part-time as Build Fellows to lead students at our partner colleges and universities in real-world experiential learning projects and career development programming.

Fellows are sponsored for part-time cap-exempt H-1B visas, enabling them to stay and build companies and careers in the U.S. while ensuring students are prepared to enter their careers.

Provide your students with mentorship and expertise from top global talent in the fastest-growing industries.

Fellowship overview

Build Fellows work approximately 5 hours per week, providing 1:1 lecture and mentorship sessions and creating compelling experiential learning projects for students at The Build Fellowship’s educational institution partners.

Education institution benefits

Open opportunities for students to get practical training and connect with employers in high-growth fields.

Create immigration pathways for international student alumni to build careers in the U.S.

Serve as a catalyst for innovation driven by foreign talent in the regional economy.

1000+

student participants

93%

of students report they are more likely to pursue a career in STEM or Business

94%

of students report they are confident they will be successful in the STEM / Business industry

Offer your students access to cutting-edge companies in the U.S.

Join our network of prominent schools enhancing their student experience.