Wake Forest Summer Immersion: Leadership Institute
Overview
A six-day residential program for high school students (grades 9–12) focused on developing authentic leadership skills through experiential learning. Students explore relationship development, personal branding, resilience, diversity, and equity while working with Wake Forest faculty, industry professionals, and local nonprofits.
At a glance
Deadline
Nov 1354 days
Sessions
Jun1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,500
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Rolling admissions; no acceptance rate stated
Application requirements
Essays
Two well-crafted essays responding to program prompts
Recommendation
One recommendation from teacher, school counselor, or administrator
GPA
Self-reported GPA (transcript not required)
Application Fee
$60 non-refundable
Disciplinary Record
Clean high school disciplinary record required
English Fluency
Must be fluent in English; applications in other languages cannot be considered
Cost & sessions
Tuition $3,500; $60 non-refundable application fee; $550 non-refundable deposit (due after acceptance). Subject to change per year. International students not eligible for need-based aid or scholarships.
Financial aid
Limited need-based scholarship funding available. Scholarship funding was exhausted for Summer 2026. International students ineligible for need-based aid or scholarships. Accepted students may apply outside scholarships to deposit and/or remaining balance.
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