The Boston Leadership Institute, one of the top-named providers of STEM programs for high-achieving teens, is the perfect place to begin your future in STEM entrepreneurship.
The Boston Leadership Institute’s STEM Entrepreneurship hands-on program covers what it takes to start a new business in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Students generate innovative and forward-thinking product ideas, explore viable opportunities and markets, and learn to write a sales pitch and business plan. After they master the stages of pursuing the business idea, students learn about different ways to raise capital and manage the finances of a fledgling business.
This program focuses on creating a start-up company and building a broader understanding and skillset in areas such as presentation training and industry and business analysis. Our instructor will introduce the Sunflower Model to detail the stages of building a start-up company using a core, petal, and stem analogy.
Location(s)
- Greater Wellesley, Massachusetts
Schedule
- June 30th - July 14th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- 3-Week Tuition: $2,500
- 3-Week Residency Fee: $2,097 (housing, 3 meals per day, staff supervision)
- Additional services, such as transportation to/from the airport and linens, are available for an additional fee
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be teens in 8th grade or higher.
- Students must be US citizens.
Deadline
- No deadline, but earlier applications have a better chance for acceptance.
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completion of a detailed online application which includes information about coursework and G.P.A.
- A statement of no more than 250 words answering why the Boston Leadership Institute a good fit for you, why are you interested in attending, which programs you are considering the most strongly and why, and information about your interests, experiences, career/life goals, or activities that have contributed to your desire to attend and program choice(s).
- Accepted students will be asked to send an unofficial transcript or report card at a later date.
Notifications of Decisions
- Both the parent and the student will receive an email informing the family of a decision within 7-10 days.
Financial Aid Details
- The financial aid application can be found here.
- Students eligible for scholarship must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, Honors, AP, or IB science courses in High School
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, AP, or IB math courses in High School
- Have a minimum grade of B+ or higher in the aforementioned classes
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.5 or attended a competitive admissions school, and
- Have a household income of $80,000 or less.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
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The Boston Leadership Institute (BLI) is a summer program for high school students interested in STEM fields. Founded in 2012, BLI offers a variety of hands-on research programs in areas such as biotechnology, engineering, and medicine and gives students the opportunity to work with top scientists and researchers in the Boston area during one- or three-week programs.
