Babson Summer Program '26
Overview
The Babson Summer Program '26 is a 3-week international summer program at Babson College, USA, focused on entrepreneurship, business strategy, marketing, and solving real-world problems based on UN Global Goals. This program offers high school students a unique opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills, work with like-minded individuals from around the world, and gain hands-on experience in solving real-world problems. By participating in this program, students can enhance their college applications, develop a network of global peers, and gain a deeper understanding of the UN Global Goals. The program's emphasis on entrepreneurship, business strategy, and marketing provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the skills required to succeed in the business world.
Key Details
- →Program duration: 3 weeks
- →Program dates: Typically late June to early August, exact dates TBD
- →Program format: Residential program with a combination of lectures, workshops, and project-based learning
- →Program fee: Approximately $6,000, which includes tuition, room, and board
- →Application deadline: Typically late March or early April, exact deadline TBD
Application Tips
- •Ensure your personal statement clearly articulates your entrepreneurial spirit, passion for social impact, and career goals
- •Prepare to discuss a specific UN Global Goal that resonates with you and how you plan to address it through entrepreneurial initiatives
- •Develop a unique business idea or social enterprise concept to showcase during the program's pitch competition
- •Familiarize yourself with Babson's Entrepreneurial Thought and Action (ET&A) methodology to demonstrate your understanding of the program's teaching approach
- •Secure a strong letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or supervisor who can speak to your leadership potential, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to social impact
Eligibility & Requirements
- •Be between the ages of 15 and 18 at the time of the program
- •Be a current high school student (9th-12th grade)
- •Have a strong interest in entrepreneurship, business, and social impact
- •Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent
- •Be proficient in English, as all program activities will be conducted in English


