The Harvard Ventures-TECH Summer Program (HVTSP) is a competitive online summer program that runs for six weeks and allows high school students to immerse themselves in the startup ecosystem. No entrepreneurial experience is required. The program pairs students with industry-leading, venture capital-backed startups run by entrepreneurs solving world-changing problems. Students also attend daily seminars and workshops run by founders of multimillion-dollar companies, world-class investors, and Harvard University professors.
Location(s)
- Entirely online
Schedule
- Session I: June 9 to July 18
- Session II: July 7 to August 15
Cost/Compensation
- Tuition: $4750
- Application fee: $35
Eligibility Requirements
- All high school grades and international applicants are encouraged to apply
- Students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs may not participate
- Students who have graduated high school but are on a gap year or are yet to begin their undergraduate studies may apply
Deadline
- Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis
- Invite-Only Round: December 31 application deadline
- Early Round: February 28 application deadline
- Regular Round: April 14 application deadline
Application or Entry Requirements
- Short essays (300 words)
- Short questions
- Prospective students are evaluated based on scholarly merit and their demonstrated interest in HVTSP
- Applicants may be requested to participate in an interview on Zoom
Notifications of Decisions
- Invite-Only Round: by January 25
- Early Round: by March 14
- Regular Round: by April 30
Financial Aid Details
- HVTSP is able to provide scholarships on a case-by-case basis to accepted high school students with demonstrated need
- Admissions are conducted on a need-blind basis
- After a candidate is admitted, their financial aid request is considered and financial aid may be awarded based on numerous factors
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Selected students must enroll within 7 days of receiving the notification
Have other questions?
The Technology & Entrepreneurship Center (TECH) is one of several ways in which Harvard University supports the launch of ideas and ventures at the John Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. TECH's mission is to promote innovation and entrepreneurship through experiential education, offering experiential learning courses, fellowships, summits, research opportunities, executive programs, and advancing student projects.
