The Standard Fellowship
An 8-week mentorship program for young men (17–18) preparing for adulthood.
Built on structure, accountability, and measurable execution.
June 9, 2026
Now Enrolling
The next Fellowship cohort begins June 9, 2026.
With limited seats and a structured admission process, enrollment closes once capacity is reached.
If your son is ready to grow in discipline, ownership, and execution, we invite you to begin the application process.
The Standard Fellowship Cohort
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What the Fellowship Is
Preparation should be intentional.
The Standard Fellowship is a structured 8-week cohort designed to help young men build the habits, discipline, and decision-making systems adulthood requires.
This is not a lecture series.
It is not motivational speaking.It is guided execution.
Each Fellow is expected to show up, participate, apply what he learns, and complete real assignments.
Growth is not assumed. It is demonstrated.
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What Fellows will do
Over eight weeks, Fellows will:
Build a personal execution system
Develop time discipline and planning habits
Learn a practical decision-making filter
Complete a measurable follow-through project
Practice accountability in a structured group
Reflect, adjust, and improve weekly
This is active work.
Fellows leave with proof of growth — not just notes.
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The Program Structure
Weekly Format
Each session includes:
Clear instruction on a core principle
Guided application
Real-world assignment
Accountability review
Structured reflection
Between sessions, Fellows are responsible for executing their assignments.
We hold the line on expectations.
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The Field Lab
Real-World Application
Midway through the program, Fellows participate in a structured Field Lab experience.
It is a live environment designed to test:
Decision-making
Team coordination
Leadership under pressure
Communication
Execution in motion
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Outcomes
By the end of the Fellowship, each young man will leave with:
A personal execution framework
A completed follow-through project
Stronger time awareness
Improved communication
A decision filter for future choices
Increased confidence earned through discipline
We are not promising perfection.
We are building readiness.
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Expectations
This program requires effort.
Fellows are expected to:
Attend all sessions
Complete weekly assignments
Participate respectfully
Accept accountability
Take ownership of their progress
If a young man is not willing to be coached, this is not the right environment.
Standards are clear from the beginning.
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Cohort Details
8 Week Cohort
Cohorts launching in Dallas, Plano, and McKinney
Small cohort for direct mentorship
Tuition: $600 per Fellow
*Payment Plans available
*Scholarships available (limited)
This investment covers instruction, materials, structured programming, the Field Lab experience, and graduation.
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Graduation
Completion Matters.
The Fellowship concludes with a structured graduation and family showcase.
Fellows present:
What they built
What they learned
How they grew
Accountability does not end quietly.
It is acknowledged publicly.
Who is Eligible.
The Standard Fellowship is designed for:
Rising high school seniors (Class of 2027)
Recent high school graduates (Class of 2026)
Young men ages 17–18
Applicants must complete the application process and submit a short video response.
Admission is selective to protect the standard of the cohort.
For the Parents.
Parents receive clear communication at the start of the program and updates at key milestones. We believe accountability includes transparency.
Please click below to read the Parent Overview.
Tuition Refunds
Tuition secures a Fellow’s seat in the cohort. Details regarding payment schedule and program policies are provided upon acceptance.
Ready to raise the standard?
If your son is ready to be coached, challenged, and held accountable, we invite you to apply.
Questions? Contact us at info@thestandardinstitute.com