About

Ask & Be Curious (ABC) is an organization committed to fostering curious youth. ABC connects curious youth with interests, particularly in niche subjects, with mentors around the world willing to teach. ABC hosts 2 cohorts, one in the winter (December-February) and one in the summer (June-August). Specific dates are subject to change.

Eligibility

ABC is open to students ages 14-21 on any academic level who show exceptional intellectual curiosity and a deep passion for learning. ABC prioritizes students who receive minimal opportunities, whether that is reflected in background, economic status, or a personal statement.

Program Timeline

Weeks 1-3: Professor led meetings, introducing the basics of decided topic.

Weeks 4-6: Shifts towards more student-led meetings, student asks questions while professor still leads.

Weeks 8-9: Student sets subtopic, primarily student-led, student asks questions, and prompts discussions.

Week 10: Student prepares a presentation with what they learned with the assistance of the professor.

Week 11: Student presents what they learned to a designated group.

How to Apply

Applications are not currently open. Check back in early September for applications or join our mailing list to be notified when applications are released!

Application Timeline

Summer Cohort:

Application Released: Early March

Application Deadline: Early April

Interviews: April-May

Decisions Release: May

Winter Cohort:

Application Released: Early September

Application Deadline: Early October

Interviews: October-November

Decisions Released: November

*Note: All deadlines are subject to change

Mentors

Are you able to ramble on and on about a topic you are extremely interested in? Do you love speaking with curious and intellectual youth?

Check out our mentor page on how to become a mentor!