The Startup UCLA: Social Entrepreneurship Summer Institute will introduce students to starting social enterprises and non-profits. In this two week, hands-on program, students will learn the basics of starting, building, and running non-profit organizations and social impact businesses.
In the first half of the program, students will learn the basics of researching and creating a mission-oriented venture. In the second half of the program, students will put that knowledge into action by creating their own ventures. Students will form teams to work on their startup ideas, and each team will prepare a 5-minute pitch to a panel of entrepreneurs and investors for feedback.
Students are expected to complete all assigned coursework, take all examinations, and attend class regularly. Participants will be awarded credit for the following course upon successful completion of the program: Community Engagement and Social Change (CESC) 98A (2 units).
Location(s)
- University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Schedule
- Two weeks in July
Cost/Compensation
- Tuition & Fees: $2,541
- Optional Housing: $1,521
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be enrolled in grades 10 or 11 in the spring before the summer program.
Deadline
- July
- Students may enroll through Friday of Week 1 of the course.
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online application
- Essay responses to the following prompts:
- Why are you applying for this program? What interests you about social entrepreneurship? (250 words or less)
- What strengths would you bring in terms of skills, passion, and knowledge to the program? (250 words or less)
- Do you have any experience with social entrepreneurship, such as working or volunteering with a non-profit or a business involved in social impact? (optional, 125 words or less)
Notifications of Decisions
- Within 3 weeks of application submission.
Financial Aid Details
Students attending grades 8–11 in the state of California may be eligible for Summer Scholars Support if they meet the following guidelines:
- Have not received UCLA Summer Scholars Support in the past
- Will be a continuing high school student in the Fall
- Have a family adjusted gross income of $100,0000 or less; and
- Have applied to or are currently enrolled in a UCLA Summer Session
UCLA does not offer scholarships for international or out-of-state students, but highly encourages applicants to utilize the following scholarship search engines:
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