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Foundation for Teaching Economics: Economics for Leaders @ University of Washington
Overview
A selective residential program for high school sophomores and juniors that teaches student leaders to integrate economics into decision-making and public policy analysis. The one-week summer program emphasizes leadership skills and economic analysis in an interactive learning environment.
At a glance
Sessions
Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Seattle, WA
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $2,800
Entering grades
10th, 11th
Acceptance
Approximately 2 applicants per available spot; 25–40 students accepted at each site. Admission based on leadership potential, maturity, and applicant's vision of future.
Cost & sessions
$2,800 for residential program includes tuition, room and board for the entire week. Students responsible for own transportation. Scholarship assistance available ($100–$2,000 typical range) based on financial need, leadership activities, and academic/extracurricular achievement. US citizens or US residents only for current funding. Limited to one FTE program scholarship per high school career.
Financial aid
Scholarship assistance available, typically $100–$2,000 for residential programs, based on financial need, leadership activities, academic/extracurricular achievement, and site selection. Full-tuition scholarships extremely rare. US citizens or US residents only eligible for current funding.
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