The UCLA Introduction to Investments Summer Institute is a three-week program designed to provide a broad introduction to investments to explore career paths related to investing and gain the tools to begin a personal financial plan- all while earning college credit at one of the top-ranked economics departments in the world.
Students will be provided with a financial literacy foundation to better grasp the investing landscape with a highlight on key concepts and functionality related to money, banking, and personal investment decisions. No previous economic or math background is needed to understand the structure of US and global financial markets, why they exist, and how they impact our daily lives.
Location(s)
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Remote
Schedule
- Commuter Session: June 23rd - July 11th, 2025
- Virtual Session: June 23rd - July 11th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Commuter Program Fee: $2,524
- Virtual Program Fee: $2,170
- Registration Fee: $350
- IEI Fee: $61
- Document Fee: $50
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must currently be in grades 9-12 during Spring 2025
- Students must be 15 years old by June 23rd, 2025
- Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
Deadline
- June 13th, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed online application
- Unofficial transcript
- Value statement
- Short essay response
- Proof of English proficiency – Citizens from non-English speaking countries ONLY (Citizens of the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore, and Canada are exempt from English Proficiency requirements):
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 SCIP/eSCIP, one Summer Course, or a Precollege Summer Institute.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Scholarship Deadline: March 15th, 2025
- Enrollment Deadline: June 20th, 2025
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