Now Open NYC + NJ Ages 15–19

The

New York City
Learning
Challenge

We back NYC teens with a grant, a mentor, and 6 weeks to go all in on a passion project. No catch. Join the community today.

6,000+ teenagers since 2016 · Ages 15–19 · NYC & NJ

Hear from challengers
What 6,000+ challengers say
96% said it was a valuable experience
98% gained skills valuable to their future
100% would recommend it to a friend
Here's what you get
💰 $150 Yours to invest in your passion
🤝 A Champion A personal mentor to support you
⏱ 6 Weeks To go deep on your own terms
🏙️ Community In-person events with teenagers like you
Past Learning Challenge Examples
Mikayla
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Mikayla
Starting a Cooking Club
Mikayla used her Learning Challenge to launch a cooking club at her school, bringing students together through food. What started as a passion project became a real community program.
Karen
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Karen
Hydroponics for Food Justice
Karen built a hydroponics system to provide fresh produce to low-income families in her community. She educated over 300 students and adults about food justice and sustainable agriculture in the DFW area.
Landon
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Landon
Busking & Public Performance
Landon challenged himself to perform music publicly for strangers — and transformed in the process. "Before the NYC Learning Challenge, I was super insecure and introverted...I have changed my life completely around."
Watch his story →
Evelyn
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Evelyn
Building & Launching a Rocket
Evelyn engineered a functioning rocket from scratch, mastered the physics and mechanics behind propulsion, and successfully launched it — turning a bold idea into a real aerospace project.
Watch the launch →

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