Entrepreneurship programs for high schoolers.
31 programs indexed in entrepreneurship. 19 are free or pay a stipend. 10 prioritize under-resourced or underrepresented students. This page updates whenever we add a new entrepreneurship program.
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- ModerateALAAfrican Leadership Academy Summer
Two-week entrepreneurial leadership summer program for youth from around the world.
📍 Johannesburg, South Africa⏱ 2 weeks📅 April🎓 Grades 9–11 - SelectiveAshokaAshoka Young Changemakers
Global community of young people (10–20) already leading social innovation projects; selected changemakers receive mentorship, storytelling support, and network access.
📍 Remote (Global)⏱ Ongoing fellowship📅 Rolling · by country🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateBabson CollegeBabson Summer Study
Earn college credit in entrepreneurship at the #1 ranked program.
📍 Wellesley, MA⏱ 3 weeks📅 March🎓 Grades 11–12 - ModerateBETA CampBETA Camp
Eight-week virtual entrepreneurship program for teens 14-18 to build and launch a startup.
📍 Online⏱ 8 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveBlue Ocean Strategy / variousBlue Ocean Student Entrepreneurship Competition
Free global pitch competition with cash prizes. Teams pitch a novel business idea via video; finalists present live.
📍 Online⏱ 3 months📅 February🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveConrad FoundationConrad Challenge
International innovation and entrepreneurship competition addressing global grand challenges.
📍 USA finals + global teams📅 November🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveUniversity of Delaware Horn EntrepreneurshipDiamond Challenge
Global high school entrepreneurship pitch competition with $100k+ in prizes.
📍 Newark, DE⏱ Academic year📅 February🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveNFTEGlobal Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
International youth pitch competition and entrepreneurship curriculum.
📍 International📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveUnited Nations / WHOGlobal Youth Mobilization Fellowship
An online-based global youth leadership accelerator focused on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
📍 Online⏱ 3 months (Learning)📅 May (Annual)🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveUncharted LearningINCubatoredu Student Pitch Competition
Year-long high school entrepreneurship course with pitch night.
📍 Multiple schools⏱ Academic year📅 Fall🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveJA WorldwideJunior Achievement Company of the Year
International youth business venture competition run in 100+ countries.
📍 International (national organizations)📅 Varies by country🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveJA USAJunior Achievement Company Program
After-school program where high schoolers create and operate a real business venture.
📍 United States⏱ Year-long📅 Fall🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateThe Knowledge SocietyKnowledge Society (TKS) Innovate
Selective ten-month innovation program for teens 13-17 in emerging tech (AI, biotech, blockchain).
📍 Multiple cities⏱ 10 months📅 Spring🎓 Grades 8–12 - ModerateLaunchXLaunchX
Summer entrepreneurship programs with seed funding.
📍 Multiple sites⏱ 4 weeks📅 March🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateLaunchXLaunchX Entrepreneurship Summer Program
Four-week intensive where students launch a real startup; held at Northwestern, Michigan, or virtual.
📍 Multiple cities⏱ 4 weeks📅 Spring🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateLaunchXLaunchX Summer Program
A top-tier entrepreneurship program where students start a real company, develop a product, and pitch to judges.
📍 Multiple Locations⏱ 4 weeks📅 April 24🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateMIT LaunchMIT Launch Summer
MIT-affiliated four-week entrepreneurship intensive.
📍 Cambridge, MA⏱ 4 weeks📅 March🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveNFTENational Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Pitch competition for student entrepreneurs from NFTE programs.
📍 Multiple cities⏱ Academic year📅 Spring🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveNFTENetwork for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Summer
Free summer entrepreneurship programs for underserved students.
📍 Multiple cities⏱ 6 weeks📅 Spring🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectivePeace FirstPeace First Mini-Grants
Digital platform and mini-grants (up to $250) for 13–25-year-olds anywhere in the world to design and launch a project responding to injustice in their community.
📍 Remote (Global)⏱ Project-based📅 Rolling · anytime🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveRiseRise (Schmidt Futures × Rhodes Trust)
Global program identifying brilliant young people who need support. Scholarships, mentorship, funding.
📍 Multiple + Remote (nationwide eligibility)⏱ Lifetime support starting at age 15-17📅 January🎓 Grades 9–10 - ModerateSXSW EDUSouth by Southwest EDU (SXSW EDU) Student Startup Competition
Education-focused conference and student startup competition.
📍 Austin, TX⏱ 4 days📅 Spring🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveUniversity of South DakotaSouth Dakota Business Student Summer Leadership Academy
A rigorous residential program for high school students in South Dakota to explore the business world and entrepreneurship.
📍 Vermillion, SD⏱ 1 week📅 March 1🎓 Grades 10–12 - Highly SelectiveTec de MonterreyTec de Monterrey Global Leadership Program
Youth leadership and entrepreneurship program at one of Latin America's top universities.
📍 Monterrey, Mexico⏱ 3 weeks📅 April🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveTechnovationTechnovation Girls
Global tech entrepreneurship challenge for girls 8-18.
📍 Online⏱ 12 weeks📅 October🎓 Grades 3–12 - SelectiveThe Earth FoundationThe Earth Prize
Global environmental sustainability competition with $200k in prizes for student teams.
📍 Global📅 January🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveSALA / Global LeadersThe Summer Academy for Global Leadership (Virtual)
An intensive 4-week program for students to learn community organizing, civic engagement, and effective altruism. Often has online cohorts.
📍 Online/Regional Chapters⏱ 4 weeks📅 April🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateWharton (UPenn)Wharton Global Youth Future of the Business World
Online Wharton-led business program. Some scholarships available.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 3 weeks (summer)📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveWharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaWharton Global Youth Program (Online Course Series)
Wharton offers specific online modules and case study challenges for high schoolers to learn finance and investment management.
📍 Online⏱ Varies📅 Self-paced🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUniversity of PennsylvaniaWharton Leadership in the Business World
Wharton business program. Need-based aid available.
📍 PA⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 March🎓 Grade 11 - SelectiveU.S. Department of StateYSEALI Academic Fellows
Fully-funded five-week academic residency in the US for outstanding students from Southeast Asian countries; tracks in civic engagement, environment, and social entrepreneurship.
📍 United States (SE Asian applicants)⏱ 5 weeks📅 Country-specific (fall)🎓 Grades 11–12