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Wake Forest Summer Immersion: Sports Business Institute
Overview
A residential summer program for high school students exploring sports business careers through instruction in sales, marketing, sponsorships, media relations, and collegiate athletics administration, featuring interaction with sports industry executives and NCAA Division I coaches.
At a glance
Deadline
Nov 1355 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,500
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Selective; both 2026 sessions implemented waitlists, indicating high demand.
Application requirements
Current Grade Level
Current 9th–12th grade student
Academic Background
Strong academic background required
Disciplinary Record
Clean disciplinary record
English Fluency
Fluency in English required
Application Essays
Two essays required
Teacher Recommendation
One teacher recommendation required
GPA
Self-reported GPA required
Application Fee
$60 non-refundable application fee
Geographic Origin
Open to students from all geographic locations
Cost & sessions
Tuition $3,500; $60 non-refundable application fee; $550 non-refundable deposit required upon acceptance. Limited need-based scholarships available for early applicants; scholarship funding exhausted for 2026.
Financial aid
Limited need-based scholarships available for early applicants. International students not eligible for need-based aid or scholarships.
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