The Startup UCLA: Social Entrepreneurship Summer Institute will introduce students to social entrepreneurship, including starting social enterprises and non-profits. In this hands-on program, students will design their own social good organization. They will learn the basics of starting, building, and running non-profit organizations and social impact businesses.
The program will focus on the creation of new organizations designed to contribute to the greater good. Students who are interested in learning how to start their own organization for social good or leading social impact movements are encouraged to apply!
Location(s)
- University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
- Remote
Schedule
- Session A (Virtual): June 23rd - July 4th, 2025
- Session B (Residential): July 6th - July 19th, 2025
- Session C (Residential): July 20th - August 2nd, 2025
- Session D (Virtual): August 4th - August 15th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Registration Fee: $350
- 2025 program fees TBD
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be in 10th-12th grade in Spring 2025
- Students must be 15 years old by the first day of Summer Sessions on June 23rd
Deadline
- Application Deadlines:
- Session A: June 13th, 2025
- Session B: June 6th, 2025
- Session C: June 6th, 2025
- Session D: July 25th, 2025
- Enrollment Deadlines:
- Session A: June 20th, 2025
- Session B: June 27th, 2025
- Session C: July 11th, 2025
- Session D: August 1st, 2025
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
Financial Aid Details
- Qualified students attending grades 9th – 11th in Spring 2025 in the state of California may be eligible for Summer Scholars Support, a need- and merit-based scholarship offered by the UCLA Summer Sessions Office.
- A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to support enrollment in a Precollege Summer Institute.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Scholarship Deadline: March 15th, 2025
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