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Economics for Leaders @ UC Berkeley
Overview
A selective residential summer program that teaches student leaders how to integrate economics into decision-making in an interactive learning environment. Students learn economic and leadership principles and apply concepts to everyday decisions and those made by corporate and government leaders.
At a glance
Sessions
Jun1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Berkeley, CA
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $2,800
Entering grades
10th, 11th
Acceptance
Approximately 25–40 students accepted per site; approximately two applicants for each available spot
Application requirements
Application
Reviewed on rolling basis; early application encouraged
College Credit Coursework
Attend all sessions, complete readings, participate in discussions, complete 6 online modules, pass online exam
College Credit Text
Common Sense Economics by Gwartney, Lee, Ferrarini, Calhoun, and Stroup
College Credit Registration Deadline
August 1, 2026
Cost & sessions
Per student for one week, includes tuition, room, and board. Students responsible for transportation. Optional college credit fee: approximately $390.
Financial aid
Scholarship assistance available, typically ranging from $100 to $2,000 for residential programs. Based on financial need, leadership activities, academic and extracurricular achievement, and site selection. Full-tuition scholarships extremely rare. Merit-only requests generally not considered. Limited to US citizens or those residing in the US. Students eligible for scholarship funding for only one FTE program during high school career.
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