Summer programs at universities.

What it is: A free, primarily virtual pre-college program in which motivated Arizona juniors explore entrepreneurship and college/business readiness with W. P. Carey staff, mentors, and alumni connections.

Cost: Completely free to admitted students; selected for financial need and first-generation status.

Selectivity: Selective; criteria include leadership, community service, academics, household income/financial need, and first-gen status.

When: June 1-5, 2026 (virtual programming)

Applying: Priority deadline Feb 15, late consideration March 15, final May 6. Apply online (includes a 300-word short answer; teacher rec encouraged).

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What it is: A 3-week experiential program built on Babson's Entrepreneurial Thought & Action method where students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and earn 4 Babson college credits.

Cost: Tuition-based (see Babson 'cost' page); financial aid referenced — confirm amounts on site

Selectivity: Application-based; moderately selective entrepreneurship-focused program

When: Three weeks (summer)

Applying: Apply online via Summer at Babson; see 'Key Dates' for deadlines

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What it is: A residential Governor's Institute where Vermont high schoolers live on Champlain's campus and build entrepreneurial and business skills through hands-on projects, pitching, and mentorship.

Cost: Sliding-scale tuition (pay what your family can afford, as little as ~$10); $25 application fee waivable. State-funded, effectively free/near-free for low-income Vermont families.

Selectivity: Application-based but broadly accessible (two recommendations required); not acceptance-rate gated.

When: One-week residential institute, June 21-27, 2026, on the Champlain College campus in Burlington.

Applying: Apply online at giv.org; deadline March 31, 2026.

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What it is: A daytime/residential enrichment program giving students an intensive introduction to collegiate and corporate business education.

Cost: Paid program fee; commuter and residential options.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / first-come (2026 residential sessions filled; commuter openings remained).

When: Summer 2026 (week-long sessions)

Applying: Register via lebow.drexel.edu pre-college programs.

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What it is: Immersive camp introducing students to marketing, management, accounting, and finance through experiential team projects, faculty discussions, and local business visits.

Cost: $75 (donor-funded); scholarships available; over $100,000 in scholarships awarded in recent years

Selectivity: Open enrollment; limited capacity

When: Four-day/three-night camp in summer

Applying: Apply online via the K-State College of Business high school programs page

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What it is: Week-long residential business simulation where teams of ~16 students plus an adult mentor run a simulated manufacturing company (BizSim), making real management, marketing, finance, and production decisions.

Cost: Sponsor-funded - most students attend free or at low cost through business/donor sponsorships (a flagship accessible business program).

Selectivity: Application/status-lookup based; broadly accessible (2,000+ students/year).

When: Multiple one-week sessions, late June through July 2026 (e.g., June 28-July 3; July 5-10; July 19-24; July 26-31)

Applying: Apply via the PFEW student application portal at pfew.org; sponsorships often cover tuition.

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What it is: Intensive 10-day residential program focused on real-world problem-solving and launching a startup; students collaborate with peers, learn from industry experts, and design and pitch creative solutions.

Cost: Free (state-funded).

Selectivity: Competitive statewide application.

When: 10-day program, July 17-26, 2026, on Marshall's Huntington campus

Applying: Deadline March 13, 2026. Apply via the WV Department of Education Governor's Schools portal through your school.

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What it is: Residential pre-college business program where underrepresented students take college-level coursework, meet local business leaders, run a pitch competition, and earn one transferable college credit.

Cost: $100 with scholarships available; housing, meals, and transit covered

Selectivity: Moderately selective; prioritizes historically excluded students

When: One week, July 12-17, 2026

Applying: Apply by emailing psusbi@pdx.edu; deadline May 1, 2026

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What it is: Interactive workshop series challenging high schoolers to develop business ideas and grow personally and academically through entrepreneurship.

Cost: Fee not published on overview page; scholarships available. Contact program for cost.

Selectivity: Open enrollment, capacity-limited.

When: June 21 - 26, 2026 (1 week)

Applying: Register via RWU Summer Camps (rwu.edu/summer-camps/entrepreneurship-summer-camp).

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What it is: Students learn core business areas (marketing, finance, management, supply chain), build communication and teamwork skills, and pitch a startup in a capstone business-plan competition.

Cost: Paid tuition; scholarships are available for participants (per the official pre-college page)

Selectivity: Open enrollment / minimally selective (application-based)

When: One week in summer 2026

Applying: Apply via business.rutgers.edu/pre-college; see program page for dates and deadlines

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What it is: Free boot camp introducing high schoolers to business and entrepreneurship topics, choosing majors/minors, professional careers, and Rutgers-Camden business admission.

Cost: Free — described as a free, fun, interactive boot camp

Selectivity: Open enrollment / minimally selective (application-based, limited seats)

When: Summer 2026 (short session)

Applying: Apply via business.camden.rutgers.edu/summer-business-boot-camp; see page for dates and deadline

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What it is: Hands-on introduction to the sports-business industry — management, marketing and operations — through sessions with faculty and industry professionals.

Cost: Paid camp; fee on Samford Brock School of Business page. No aid noted.

Selectivity: Application-based

When: Summer 2026 (one week; dates on page)

Applying: Applications open Dec 1, 2025; deadline April 15, 2026 via the Samford business page.

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What it is: A credit-bearing, project-based residential business and leadership program taught by Albers School faculty.

Cost: Free to apply; credit-bearing residential program (financial aid/scholarships available)

Selectivity: Application-based; encourages underrepresented applicants

When: July 19-25, 2026 (one week, live on campus)

Applying: Summer 2026 application opens Winter 2026; apply via Seattle U pre-college page

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What it is: Residential week exploring business majors with faculty/alumni, workshops, field trips and an elevator-pitch competition.

Cost: One-week on-campus residential; cost not stated, geared to students needing college-prep support (likely subsidized). Verify on page.

Selectivity: Application-based; targeted to Alabama students needing preparation support

When: One week in June (June 21-26, 2026)

Applying: Apply via Culverhouse; contact Jasmine Thomas (jthomas@ua.edu).

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What it is: A free week of hands-on workshops introducing students to the multiple fields of business on UT's campus.

Cost: Free — all educational, food, and boarding costs covered.

Selectivity: Competitive; prioritizes first-generation students and those who have overcome social/economic hardship

When: One week, ~May 31-June 5, 2026

Applying: Deadline January 31; online application with transcript, essay(s), and a letter of recommendation.

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What it is: A hands-on entrepreneurship course covering idea generation, business models, and the entrepreneurial mindset, culminating in a live pitch competition with input from local founders.

Cost: Part of Tulane Pre-College tuition (not separately posted); need-based aid available with priority to Louisiana residents

Selectivity: Accessible/motivated-student admission via the pre-college application

When: Summer (one-week enrichment course within the pre-college calendar)

Applying: Apply via summer.tulane.edu pre-college application (report card + essay; rolling)

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What it is: One-day business academies on topics like stock and real estate investing, accounting and personal finance, fraud detection, entrepreneurship/food trucks, resource economics, negotiation, and organizational behavior.

Cost: Free: no registration fee, lunch and snacks included.

Selectivity: Open registration; not competitive.

When: Single-day academies in early-to-mid June (e.g., June 2-12, 2026)

Applying: Register online via Qualtrics forms on the program page; registration deadline May 19. Held at Rasmuson Hall, UAA.

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What it is: A three-day immersive workshop where students learn real estate investing fundamentals, calculate cash flows/returns on a property of their choice, and tour buildings while meeting industry professionals.

Cost: Free: no cost, lunch provided each day, free t-shirt; completers who later study at UAA become eligible for a $1,000 scholarship.

Selectivity: Selective by capacity: only 20 students selected from applicants.

When: Three-day workshop, July 14-16, 2026 (10am-3pm daily)

Applying: Apply online via the program page; application deadline April 1, 2026. Contact Terry Fields, tjfields@alaska.edu / (907) 786-4136.

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What it is: A six-day on-campus program introducing first-generation students to business careers and entrepreneurship through company visits, communication-skills work, and networking with Walton students and alumni, with college-prep guidance.

Cost: Free (covers program costs on campus)

Selectivity: Selective; first-generation status required; chosen on academics, leadership, community service, and financial need

When: June 14-19, 2026 (6-day program)

Applying: Apply via online form; deadline March 31, 2026.

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What it is: An experiential, project-based residential bootcamp where teen founders refine and grow existing businesses with Haas faculty and mentors.

Cost: Paid residential program; tuition fee (several thousand dollars).

Selectivity: Highly selective; reported ~10% acceptance rate for the 2026 high school sessions.

When: Two weeks, June 14-27, 2026.

Applying: 2026 applications closed (decisions early April 2026). Apply via haas.berkeley.edu/business-academy. Applicants should show traction (250+ users or $1,000+ revenue).

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What it is: A short, affordable pre-college residency giving students a broad overview of business plus exposure to executives from firms like PwC and Google, with UGA dorm/dining experience.

Cost: Very affordable — tuition about $295; a limited number of need-based scholarships available upon acceptance.

Selectivity: Highly selective; admission based on essays, demonstrated leadership, interests, and transcript.

When: Short residential session in early-to-mid June; separate 2-day online option in July (e.g., June 8-11 and July 17-18 in 2025)

Applying: Apply via terry.uga.edu Accelerated Business Program page; deadline in late March (March 23 in 2025).

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What it is: Students live on the Urbana-Champaign campus for a week, explore business disciplines through workshops and simulations on entrepreneurship, finance, and ethics, and get college-admissions guidance.

Cost: Designed for under-resourced students; week-long residential experience. Completers receive a University of Illinois application fee waiver and may qualify for a renewable scholarship up to $5,000 if admitted and enrolled in Gies.

Selectivity: Selective — application-based, targets high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds

When: One week, June 21-26, 2026

Applying: Apply via the Gies Access & Engagement page; 2026 applications have closed (typically open in winter/early spring).

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What it is: Students live on campus, work as business consultants with local companies, and engage with Tippie students, professors, and alumni professionals.

Cost: Free, including housing, meals, and activities (sponsored by PwC and John Deere); students pay only travel. Participants earn 3 college credits; admitted Gateway students may qualify for full-tuition scholarships at Tippie.

Selectivity: Competitive, application-only; a selection committee reviews applications. Acceptance rate not published.

When: One week in summer 2026 (specific dates not yet posted)

Applying: Application opens March 2, closes April 17. Requires a 300-500 word essay and considers high school GPA; notification by email second week of May. Contact upo-tippie-gateway@uiowa.edu.

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What it is: Pre-college academy in the KU School of Business with faculty academic sessions, workshops, industry tours, and student panels, plus college-application prep.

Cost: $50 participation fee; need-based fee waiver available (then effectively free); meals/housing provided

Selectivity: Moderately selective; requires 3.4+ GPA or 5.55+ Business Index; priority to first-gen, Title I, and rural students

When: One week in mid-to-late July (2026: July 19-24)

Applying: Application closes mid-February (2026 closed Feb. 13); apply online via KU School of Business; contact studybusiness@ku.edu

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What it is: A free three-week residential entrepreneurship program where students take a business concept from idea to investor pitch, building real startup skills.

Cost: Free for selected students (state-supported). Students live on campus at no charge.

Selectivity: Competitive — GSE does not consider GPA or test scores; ~144 students selected in recent years.

When: Three weeks; 2026 program June 20 – July 12, 2026, on the University of Kentucky campus (hosted by Gatton College).

Applying: Apply at kentuckygse.com; 2026 applications were due 11 p.m. EST Jan. 16, 2026.

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What it is: Offered as the 3-credit course BMGT262 'Enterprising Leader,' students act as 'CEO of My Enterprise,' work in teams on real-world problems, learn marketing/strategy/finance, and pitch ventures to faculty and executives.

Cost: Paid as part of Terp Young Scholars program fees; some need-based scholarships available.

Selectivity: Competitive application through Terp Young Scholars.

When: July 13-31, 2026

Applying: Apply via the Terp Young Scholars portal; contact edsnidercenter@umd.edu for details.

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What it is: Immersive business academy combining classroom learning, team projects, and offsite company visits while students live in residence halls in Ann Arbor.

Cost: $5,500 tuition covers events, materials, meals, and housing. Need-based scholarships (full and partial) available and may cover travel for students 100+ miles away.

Selectivity: Competitive; up to 72 students accepted annually.

When: Two-week sessions in June (e.g., June 7-17 and June 21-July 1, 2026)

Applying: Application deadline April 5, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET. Apply via the Ross Academic Success / SmApply portal linked from the program page.

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What it is: Free week-long business camps covering one subject area (entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, accounting, economics) plus college prep and career exploration with Omaha industry leaders.

Cost: Free; $20 non-refundable deposit (waivable on request); meals/snacks included; scholarship drawing for UNO CBA enrollment

Selectivity: Open enrollment; ~25 spots per camp, first-come with waitlists

When: June-July (e.g., Entrepreneurship June 1-4; Digital Marketing June 15-18; Banking & Finance July 13-16; Accounting July 27-30)

Applying: Register at events.circuitree.com/UNO; registration closes 1-2 weeks before each camp

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What it is: A free, selective four-week program where Las Vegas teens learn executive-level hospitality and tourism management, tour properties, and design the resort of the future with mentorship from industry leaders.

Cost: Free. Targets under-resourced students; winning design-challenge team receives college scholarships (e.g. $40,000 awarded to the inaugural winners).

Selectivity: Competitive; only 30 local students selected each summer via application.

When: Four weeks in July (July 6-31, 2026), Monday-Thursday afternoons.

Applying: Apply through the IGI YES program page; contact eliza.wiggins@unlv.edu. Confirm current application window.

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What it is: A pre-college residential camp where students explore careers in hospitality, gaming, and tourism through hands-on sessions and campus living at UNLV's top-ranked hospitality college.

Cost: $550 (meals and on-campus housing included); scholarships available. Sponsored by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

Selectivity: Selective by GPA (3.0+ minimum) and application; capacity-limited.

When: Four days / three nights in late June (June 23-26, 2026).

Applying: Apply via the online form; registration deadline May 1, 2026. Contact hospitalityadmissions@unlv.edu.

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What it is: Students live on UNE's coastal Maine campus, work with faculty to conduct original research and design solutions to a real-world theme (2026: 'Designing a Food Business for Maine's Future'), and present a final project.

Cost: $2,000 fee ($100 deposit); a $2,000 scholarship applies if a participant later enrolls full-time at UNE, potentially making it cost-free. No other aid advertised.

Selectivity: Selective — 40 students accepted; rolling review by Pre-College Programs Committee

When: One week, July 5-11, 2026

Applying: Complete the online form, then email an unofficial transcript and a 250-word letter of interest to nextwave@une.edu within two weeks; decisions within 10 business days.

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What it is: A one-week day program where students learn business fundamentals (strategy, finance, marketing, operations, leadership, AI) through case studies and group projects; tracks include Business Essentials and Next Gen Entrepreneurship with AI.

Cost: $2,995 (includes instruction, materials, lunch, snacks). A limited number of need-based scholarships available.

Selectivity: Selective; unweighted GPA 3.2+ (lower may apply with a recommendation letter). No business/math prerequisites.

When: One-week sessions in 2026: Charlotte June 15-19 and June 22-26; Chapel Hill July 13-17.

Applying: 2026 deadline has passed (recurs annually); submit contact form for 2027. Apply via the Kenan-Flagler pre-college page.

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What it is: Three-week immersive business program with team projects, simulations, debates, and a capstone case competition introducing students to a top undergraduate business education.

Cost: Paid tuition (see Wharton Global Youth Costs & Aid page); need-based financial aid available.

Selectivity: Highly selective (~15% acceptance reported); ~120 students selected per session.

When: Three ~3-week sessions, June 7 - Aug 8, 2026

Applying: Priority deadline Jan 28, 2026; final deadline Mar 18, 2026. Apply via globalyouth.wharton.upenn.edu (transcript, 2 recs, essay, fee).

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What it is: Five-day residential business immersion for SC rising juniors/seniors with focused instruction in accounting, economics, data analytics, and business communication, plus a pathway to Moore School scholarships.

Cost: Access/scholarship-oriented; completers eligible to apply for an exclusive Moore School scholarship (Rising Scholars/BSA initiative offers ~$5,500 housing allowance + renewable $5,000/yr). Cost not published.

Selectivity: Competitive; cohort ~49 scholars in 2025. Admission requirements apply.

When: Five-day residential program in summer; 2026 dates not yet published.

Applying: Apply via the Moore School Office of Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement programs page.

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What it is: High schoolers explore business and accounting through presentations, group activities, and talks from industry experts, with social activities and a college residential experience.

Cost: Bootcamp $25; Business Academy and Accounting Institute $100 each (residential, meals/housing included); attendees receive a $500 scholarship toward a Beacom business program (one per student)

Selectivity: Open enrollment; register online

When: Business Immersion Bootcamp June 7, 2026; Business Academy June 14-16, 2026; Summer Accounting Institute July 12-14, 2026

Applying: Register online via the Beacom Summer Camps page; deadlines range from May 15 to June 12 depending on camp.

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What it is: Teams build a fictitious product and business plan pitched Shark-Tank style, alongside keynotes, mock interviews, financial-literacy and leadership sessions, while living on campus.

Cost: Low cost kept down by corporate/foundation sponsors (specific 2026 fee not posted); MN SAEP stipends may apply

Selectivity: Open enrollment by registration (capacity-limited)

When: Two one-week residential sessions at St. Thomas — June 21-26 and July 17-22, 2026

Applying: Register at bestprep.org/minnesota-business-venture/register; contact gsprecher@bestprep.org

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What it is: Pre-college residential entrepreneurship intensive at Lassonde Studios where students build products, launch ventures, learn business fundamentals, and pitch at a final Demo Day, with potential college credit.

Cost: $4,860 (includes room, meals, makerspace access, mentoring, excursions). Need- and merit-based scholarships available; early-registration discounts offered.

Selectivity: Open enrollment; all high school students ages 14-18 welcome to apply (interest form / waitlist for summer 2026).

When: Two weeks, June 15-26, 2026

Applying: Submit Program & Scholarship Interest Form on the Lassonde site. Scholarship deadlines Dec 1, 2025 (early) and Feb 1, 2026 (regular); $200 deposit at registration, full payment due April 1, 2026.

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What it is: An entrepreneurship bootcamp with Foster faculty and Seattle entrepreneurs covering idea generation, market testing, and investor-style pitching.

Cost: Tuition-based (residential and commuter options)

Selectivity: Open enrollment with limited space

When: One week, July 19-25, 2026

Applying: Register via the Foster pre-college page / Summer Springboard; space limited

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What it is: Students build leadership skills through interactive workshops and a real-world case competition presented to industry experts at the Foster School.

Cost: Tuition-based (residential and commuter options); registration via Summer Springboard

Selectivity: Open enrollment with limited space

When: Two weeks, July 5-17, 2026

Applying: Register via the Foster pre-college page / Summer Springboard; early registration encouraged (space limited)

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What it is: Day camps at Grainger Hall building communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills through entrepreneurial challenges, career networking, and field trips to local businesses.

Cost: Nonrefundable enrollment fee (amount varies); financial assistance available; programs prioritize first-generation and low-income students but accept all applicants.

Selectivity: Open enrollment; rolling admission, must commit to full program.

When: Business Basics June 15-18, 2026; Junior Business Badgers June 22-25 or June 29-July 2, 2026 (4 days each, 9am-3pm)

Applying: Apply online on a rolling basis Dec 1, 2025-April 30, 2026.

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What it is: A one-week residential intro to business covering leadership, problem-solving, professional communication and career prep, with students choosing an entrepreneurship or sports-business concentration.

Cost: $1,800 fee covers materials, housing, meals; limited need-based scholarships, priority for family income <=$75k / fee-waiver-eligible / federal-assistance students

Selectivity: Competitive; requires resume, transcript, and a teacher recommendation

When: One week, July 12 - 17, 2026

Applying: General deadline Mar 6, scholarship deadline Apr 17, 2026. Apply via Olin pre-collegiate portal (Apply Here button)

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What it is: Free four-day residential camp where students build business skills, explore career paths, and connect with peers and mentors.

Cost: 100% free thanks to community sponsors (4-day residential program).

Selectivity: Application-based with a deadline; accessible/open to interested teens.

When: June 8-11, 2026

Applying: Apply via the Weber State form (linked from weber.edu/summercamps) by April 24, 2026.

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What it is: Two-week residential program at University Park where students live in dorms, take business-fundamentals courses taught by Penn State faculty, attend college-admissions and business workshops, and do company visits.

Cost: Paid (program fee with room and board); contact program for figures.

Selectivity: Application-based; not highly selective.

When: Two weeks, last two weeks of June

Applying: Apply via Penn State Smeal/Outreach BOSS program page.

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What it is: A campus summer program where students explore business majors, connect with local professionals, work on team projects, and visit Dayton's PNC-powered entrepreneurship innovation hub with School of Business faculty.

Cost: See UD admissions events page for current cost; campus-based program.

Selectivity: Application/registration via admissions events

When: Summer (multi-day); confirm current dates

Applying: Register through events.udayton.edu (UD Admissions). Verify the official program/registration page each cycle.

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What it is: A short commuter program introducing high schoolers to business via courses in Accounting, Business Communications, Economics, Finance, and Marketing with a completion certificate.

Cost: Recent program fee ~$695 (includes lunches, materials, activities, completion certificate).

Selectivity: Open enrollment by registration.

When: Roughly one week in summer (recent runs in early August).

Applying: Verify current status before relying on it: U of Richmond SPCS has noted it discontinued some college-prep programs. Confirm via registrar.richmond.edu/summer or the Robins School before listing publicly.

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What it is: A flexible non-credit pre-college experience with 40+ hands-on courses across business, entrepreneurship, technology, healthcare and finance, organized around the UN Global Goals.

Cost: Tuition-based, non-credit; residential/commuter/online options priced separately — confirm on site

Selectivity: Open/accessible pre-college enrollment

When: Flexible summer sessions (1+ weeks)

Applying: Register online via Summer at Babson; rolling enrollment

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What it is: Hands-on institute introducing rising seniors to the accounting profession, business careers, and college life through workshops with Bryant faculty and PwC professionals.

Cost: Sponsored by PwC; historically free/low-cost to participants. Confirm current fee on program page.

Selectivity: Application-based, competitive (limited cohort).

When: Summer 2026 (multi-day; dates on program page)

Applying: Apply via bryant.edu/pwcacli.

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What it is: Five-day immersion in basic and advanced economics and policy analysis through interactive workshops with Bryant economics faculty.

Cost: Fee per program page (bryanteconsummerprogram.com); contact for current cost and aid.

Selectivity: Application/registration-based; capacity-limited.

When: Five-day session in summer 2026

Applying: Apply/register via bryanteconsummerprogram.com (linked from Bryant pre-college page).

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What it is: A 10-day immersion in global business concepts and entrepreneurship for high schoolers through CSU's College of Business.

Cost: Tuition not published on the academic-programs page; check K-12 Summer Programs site for current price and aid

Selectivity: Application-based enrollment

When: 10-day program, summer 2026

Applying: Apply through CSU K-12 Summer Programs (k12summer.colostate.edu); confirm dates and deadline on the program page.

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What it is: Three-week intensive introducing high schoolers to business management and hospitality through Cornell's Dyson (business) and Nolan School of Hotel Administration faculty, with college credit and a Cornell transcript.

Cost: Credit-bearing, premium pricing (~$9,000+ for a 3-credit residential 3-week session, same structure as Cornell Precollege). Limited need-based aid; $1,500 deposit.

Selectivity: Selective application via Cornell Precollege (transcript, statement, recommendation)

When: Summer 2026; three-week sessions (e.g., HADM hospitality courses running mid-June through late July)

Applying: Apply through the Cornell Precollege Studies application portal; select the Business World or a Hotel/AEM (Applied Economics & Management) course. Apply ahead of the session start date.

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What it is: One-week immersive camp building foundational entrepreneurship and innovation skills and mindsets for high schoolers, run by Furman's Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Cost: Cost not published on landing page; one-week entrepreneurship immersion. Contact program director for details.

Selectivity: Application-based; applications for Summer 2026 open.

When: One-week immersive experience in summer 2026.

Applying: Applications for Summer 2026 are open; contact program director Eric Cooperman via the Hill Institute Innovation Academy page.

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What it is: Three-day immersive camp exposing students to multiple business areas with hands-on career experiences.

Cost: Cost not published on overview; contact program. Scholarship availability not stated.

Selectivity: Open enrollment, capacity-limited.

When: June 22-24, 2026 (three days)

Applying: Register at marquette.edu/business/about/summer-academy.php.

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What it is: Campers brainstorm a product, interview customers, build prototypes, manage finances and run a real four-hour pop-up retail shop, launching an actual business venture in one week.

Cost: $695 (lodging, meals, supplies); 25% early-registration discount and scholarships available; students keep a share of net earnings from their venture

Selectivity: Open enrollment within age range; limited spots

When: Seven-day overnight camp in summer (Sun-Sat); confirm 2026 dates with the E-Center

Applying: Register online via the MSU Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach; $50 deposit reserves a spot (coordinator: teh280@msstate.edu)

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What it is: Students research a business idea, build a business plan, and pitch it to a panel of local business professionals in a competition, earning three college credits.

Cost: Sliding-scale tuition based on family income (up to a maximum cited around $8,400); awards three college credits

Selectivity: Application/enrollment based; contact program for selection details

When: Summer 2026 (40 classroom hours plus a 35-hour practicum)

Applying: Contact J. Michael Patrick at jmpat@nmsu.edu / 575-646-5682 for application, dates, and income-based pricing.

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What it is: A five-day residential, for-credit course where students learn core business principles (economics, marketing, supply chain, finance) through hands-on team activities, building to a Shark Tank-style pitch competition.

Cost: Paid five-day residential course for college credit (offered through Purdue Summer College); see Summer College/Brock-Wilson Center for fees and aid

Selectivity: Application-based through Purdue Summer College; accessible to motivated students

When: Five days, July 19-24, 2026

Applying: Apply through Purdue's Summer College for High School Students (application opens Dec 1, 2025; priority by Feb 1, 2026)

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What it is: A weeklong residential camp exposing students to accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship through TCU Neeley faculty and industry mentors.

Cost: Aims to offer 100% scholarships to all admitted students — effectively free for participants.

Selectivity: Selective; targeted cohort

When: One week in summer

Applying: Apply via the TCU Neeley Summer Community Bridge Programs page.

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What it is: Residential leadership and business-career program with faculty sessions, career panels, skill-building, service projects and campus immersion.

Cost: Week-long residential; cost not stated on page. Verify with program contact.

Selectivity: Application-based, women-focused cohort

When: One week in July (early July; 2026 dates to confirm)

Applying: Apply via Culverhouse; contact Cherie Moman (csmoman@ua.edu).

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What it is: Students develop a business idea over the week and pitch it in a culminating 'Shark Tank'-style competition, with mentorship from the Eller College community.

Cost: $500 (20% discount for U of A employees' children). Residential program.

Selectivity: Application-based; limited cohort.

When: One week, June 7-12, 2026 on the Tucson campus

Applying: Application deadline April 1, 2026; register/apply via U of A pre-college / Eller outreach.

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What it is: A free week-long residential program at UD's Lerner College where students get project-based entrepreneurial experience built around a 'Business-for-a-Day' methodology with an economics foundation.

Cost: Free (funded by Barclays, TD Bank and the New Castle County Vo-Tech School District).

Selectivity: Application-based; limited seats for Delaware students

When: One week, residential, summer (confirm 2026 dates)

Applying: Apply via the Center for Economic Education & Entrepreneurship (econventures.org/EntrePrep); contact Jennifer Magaw (jmagaw@udel.edu).

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What it is: Students launch a real business venture over eight weeks, learning customer discovery, idea testing, marketing and investor pitching, ending in a graduation showcase.

Cost: $1,695 tuition (50% deposit on acceptance); optional UD credit for +$295.

Selectivity: Application + short phone interview for strong applicants

When: Eight-week intensive over the summer (5-6 hrs/week)

Applying: Apply online via Schoolyard Ventures/Horn Entrepreneurship; status of current cycle should be verified (prior page showed applications closed).

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What it is: Short free residential programs that introduce high schoolers to accounting and actuarial-science careers and college life at UNL through faculty-led sessions and activities.

Cost: Free

Selectivity: Selective; application plus nomination

When: Late May / mid-June (e.g., Discover Accounting May 31-June 2; Actuarial June 12-14), 2-3 days

Applying: Apply online via the College of Business program page; deadline ~April 8 with nominations due ~March 31

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What it is: A free residential business academy giving underrepresented juniors a preview of college and business careers, plus a scholarship incentive to enroll at UNL.

Cost: Free; participants also qualify for the Emerging Leaders Scholarship ($8,000 over four years at UNL)

Selectivity: Selective; criteria-based eligibility plus application/nomination

When: July (e.g., July 16-19)

Applying: Apply online via the program page; application deadline ~April 8, nominations due ~March 31

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What it is: Residential pre-college program introducing motivated high schoolers to business through hands-on learning, leadership development, and sessions led by Moore School faculty and corporate partners.

Cost: Cost not published on the program page; residential pre-college business program.

Selectivity: Selective; application required.

When: 2026: June 20-27.

Applying: Complete the Moore Launchpad application via the Formstack link on the Moore School access/programs page.

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What it is: A week-long entrepreneurship camp where high schoolers learn to develop and pitch a startup idea with USF business faculty and resources (part of a business track that also includes Bulls Finance and Sports Business Bootcamp).

Cost: Paid per-camp tuition (set on the USF YXP registration page). No broad free/aid option advertised.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / register-to-attend.

When: One-week session in summer

Applying: Register via the USF YXP summer-camps portal; contact youthxp@usf.edu.

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What it is: A single-day design-thinking and ideation event where students prototype ideas with entrepreneurial peers and observe university pitch competitions.

Cost: Free — includes meals

Selectivity: Open (school registration)

When: One day (Friday, Nov 21, 2025 for the most recent cycle; offered annually) — academic-year rather than summer

Applying: Register via the 'School Registration' form on the Schulze high-school opportunities page

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What it is: A free residential program where scholars live on campus, learn entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, accounting and supply-chain management, visit St. Louis enterprises, and prepare for college admission.

Cost: Free one-week residential program (housing, meals, programming covered)

Selectivity: Selective, mission-targeted (first-gen, limited-income, underrepresented students); application required

When: One week in summer (typically June/July); confirm exact 2026 dates on Olin pre-collegiate page

Applying: Apply via Olin pre-collegiate programs page; confirm 2026 deadline with Olin (programs@/pre-collegiate office)

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