Apply for Harvard Summer School 2025!
Have a summer of a lifetime by spending it at the world-famous Harvard University!
We’re supporting the educational aspirations of Care Experienced people by offering our members aged 16-18 a chance to study at Harvard University this summer.
Starting on the 21st of June 2025, participants will spend seven weeks on the Harvard campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (just north of Boston). Here, you will get the opportunity to study two university-level academic programs, from a selection of over 200 expert-led courses, at one of the oldest educational institutions in America.
On top of that, you will be immersed into campus life and social activities. Ensuring, you have someone to share the experience with, you will share a room with another Summer School student. All your meals will be provided for you in the Harvard dining room halls alongside the other Summer School students. There will also be social and sporting activities and a chance for you to explore Cambridge, Boston and perhaps even travel further afield.
Who Cares? Scotland has been involved in the Harvard Summer School Program for more than ten years. This means you can be sure to be well supported during your time on the programme by the summer school staff while taking in all the new opportunities and experiences.
One of our 2023 students said:
My life has undoubtedly changed forever – for the best that is. Having the chance to travel halfway around the world and live independently may seem daunting at first but I guarantee you it was the best 8 weeks of my life!
Location:
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
To be eligible to apply you must be:
- Currently attending school or college.
- Aged 16-18: This age restriction is set by Harvard University, not Who Cares? Scotland. (Applicants must be at least 16 years old by June 21, 2025, and will not turn 19 years old before July 31, 2025.)
- Willing to be an ambassador for Who Cares? Scotland, through writing and speaking publicly about your experience.
- In possession of a valid, in-date passport and able to travel to the USA unaccompanied.
- Be Care Experienced and a Who Cares? Scotland Member.
Find out more
If you would like to find out more, you can sign up to attend one of our online information sessions. These will be held on:
- Thursday 3rd of October at 5pm to 5:30pm
- Tuesday 8th October at 5:30pm to 6pm
Register to attend here.
Download our information sheet below.
Application:
To apply, please email harvard@whocaresscotland.org to receive an application form.
Applications must be submitted by 9am on the 4th of November 2024 with successful applicants being invited to an interview on Saturday 30th Novmber 2024.