All over the world, youth are advocating for change both locally and globally. Through the Brown Leadership Institute, you’ll increase your understanding of complex social issues and your ability to advance social justice, no matter your current level of engagement.
There are two ways to participate in the Leadership Institute:
- two weeks on-campus
- four weeks online
Through both types of learning, you’ll meet students from around the world who are passionate about various issues, including civic engagement, gender equity, educational access and intercultural communication. You will spend your days delving into compelling topics in the course of your choosing, actively engaging with your peers and instructor. As you grapple with complex problems and brainstorm possible solutions together, you will practice a collaborative model of leadership, honing your skills in active listening, public speaking, problem-solving and teamwork. Building on this new knowledge, you’ll develop an Action Plan you can take home and apply in your school or community.
Location(s)
- Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
- Remote
Schedule
- On Campus:
- Sunday, June 21 to Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Sunday, July 12 to Friday, July 24, 2026
- Online:
- Monday, June 22 to Friday, July 17, 2026
Cost/Compensation
- 2-Week On-Campus Residential: $6,052
- 2-Week On-Campus Commuter: $4,748
- 4-Week Online: $5,778
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be rising sophomores, juniors or seniors and ages 14-18.
Deadline
- May 8, 2026
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed online application
- A 250–500 word essay responding to one of the following prompts:
- Describe an experience, accomplishment or challenge that made you grow as a student. In what ways do you hope to continue your educational and personal growth at Brown Pre-College?
- Our students come from a number of unique backgrounds and communities. Tell us something about your identity or background that has motivated or shaped your educational journey. In what ways do you hope to continue that journey at Brown Pre-College?
- An optional supplemental essay to convey anything not covered in the application that you wish to express
- A transcript and most recent grade report
- One letter of recommendation
Notifications of Decisions
- Rolling admission decisions will be sent to students as they become available beginning in late January
Financial Aid Details
- Partial and full scholarships are available to those who demonstrate need.
- Scholarship opportunities can be found here.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Application opens mid January
Have other questions?
Brown is a nonprofit Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island and the seventh oldest higher education institution in the United States (1764). It is comprised of the College, the Graduate School, Alpert Medical School, the School of Engineering, the School of Public Health and the School of Professional Studies. The university is also affiliated with the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Rhode Island School of Design. The undergraduate school, among the most selective in the country, is known for its Open Curriculum which eliminated distribution requirements allowing students to create their own syllabus and take any course pass/fail.
