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Economics for Leaders @ Cornell University
Overview
A one-week residential summer program at Cornell University for high school sophomores and juniors exploring economics, leadership theory, and the application of economic analysis to public policy decisions.
At a glance
Sessions
Jun–Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Ithaca, NY
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $2,800
Entering grades
10th, 11th
Acceptance
Approximately 25–40 students accepted per site; approximately 2 applicants per available spot (50% acceptance rate approximate)
Application requirements
US Citizenship or Residency
Required for scholarship eligibility
Grade Level
Current high school sophomores or juniors
Leadership Potential
Admission based on leadership potential, maturity, and applicant's vision of their future
Cost & sessions
Tuition of $2,800 includes room and board for one-week session. Scholarships ranging from $100–$2,000 available based on financial need and merit; only US citizens/residents eligible. Transportation student responsibility.
Financial aid
Scholarships ranging from $100–$2,000 available based on financial need, leadership activities, academic and extracurricular achievement, and site selection. Full-tuition scholarships extremely rare. Merit-only requests generally not considered. Students limited to one scholarship during high school career.
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