The Bending Spoons Fellowship
An elite program for Europe's most outstanding computer science students.
Designed to accelerate the technical development and career growth of exceptional talent.
Applications close on March 29, 2026
Supporting exceptional talent across Europe
Earn a scholarship to unlock your full potential
Receive €50,000 per year until the end of your degree program—up to three years—to help you focus entirely on pushing your academic and technical abilities to the highest level.
Access a summer internship working alongside world-class engineers
Scholarship recipients may choose to take part in a paid summer internship, working on products used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Participation is entirely optional—the scholarship stands on its own.
Benefit from individual mentorship
Grow and learn under the personal guidance of a skilled professional in the field.
Popular questions
Eligibility
You’re welcome to apply if…
- You’re 18 or older
- You attend a university in the EU, the UK, Switzerland, or the non-EU Balkans
- You’re enrolled in a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, AI, or similar
We value an excellent academic record and a strong drive to excel. Tech-related side projects and extracurriculars can also make your application stand out.
Renewal
The Bending Spoons Fellowship can be renewed annually for up to three years, depending on your academic standing.
To remain eligible, you must…
- Stay enrolled in a suitable university program
- Maintain an outstanding academic record
Renewals are confirmed each year following a brief academic review.
Selection
We’re committed to selecting bright, passionate, and motivated students. Every step of the selection process helps us understand and form a complete picture of your strengths.
The entire process takes place online.
1.
Application screening based on CV, motivation, and academic record
2.
Logic-based, algorithmic, and behavioral challenges
3.
Online interview, plus references from professors or supervisors
After the online interview stage, and only in the event of a tie between candidates of equal merit, we may request additional information related to economic need to make a final decision.
The ten students who are awarded fellowships will be announced in June 2026. Their participation in the program will then be contingent on proof of enrollment in a computer science program for the academic year 2026/2027.
Giving back
By accepting the Fellowship, recipients receive a significant opportunity, awarded with the expectation that it will be used positively over time. The program imposes no obligation to pay things forward, but we do expect Fellows to:
- Approach their studies and careers with ambition and intent
- Consider giving back—through mentorship, leadership, entrepreneurship, research, or public service—as their careers progress, where feasible
We believe that exceptional talent carries exceptional responsibility.
Why self-reject?
If you like the sound of the event and believe you’ve got what it takes, don’t overthink it—apply! 💪
About Bending Spoons
Bending Spoons acquires and transforms digital businesses. It owns Brightcove, Evernote, komoot, Meetup, Remini, StreamYard, Vimeo, WeTransfer, and many others.
The company’s products have served more than a billion people, with around 400 million monthly active users and 10 million paying customers, including most Fortune 500 enterprises. At the core of Bending Spoons is a relentless focus on talent density and workplace excellence, and the company has numerous first-place finishes in Great Place to Work awards.
Explore careers at Bending Spoons.
Why self-reject?
If you like the sound of the event and believe you’ve got what it takes, don’t overthink it—apply! 💪