Learn about Costs & Aid Opportunities for Wharton Global Youth Programs

Wharton Global Youth programs provide a comprehensive and transformative educational experience for intellectually-curious high school students. Guided by Wharton’s culture of innovation, hands-on learning, collaboration, impact, and academic excellence, programs are designed to educate and inspire the next generation of global leaders. Fees and additional costs associated with attending on-campus programs vary, as outlined below.

Program Fees

Program fees and amenities vary by program. Choose your adventure to learn more.

2026 ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMSFEES
Essentials of Entrepreneurship$8,299
Essentials of Finance$8,299
Leadership in the Business World (LBW)$11,899
Data Science Academy$10,599
Moneyball Academy$10,599
Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI)$9,000
Product Design Academy$10,599
What’s Included:
Program fees and instructional materials; Housing in University of Pennsylvania residence halls; Two meals per weekday + Sunday dinner; Supervised activities and weekend excursions; Local transportation for program events; Certificate of completion
Not included:
$100 non-refundable application fee; Travel to and from campus; Access to campus gym (optional)
2026 LOCATION-BASED PROGRAMSFEES
Cambridge, UK: Public Finance and Society$9,599
Cambridge, UK: Strategy and International Management$9,599
San Francisco CA: AI Leadership$8,959
San Francisco, CA: Moneyball Experience$8,959
San Francisco, CA: Innovation and Startup Culture$8,959
What’s included:
Program fees and instructional materials; Shared housing accommodations; Program meals (varies by location); Business visits and cultural excursions; Supervised student experience; Certificate of completion
Not included:
$100 non-refundable application fee; Airfare or transportation to program site
2025 ONLINE PROGRAMSFEES
Financial Decision Making$4,099
Future of the Business World$4,099
Essentials of Leadership$4,099
Sports Business Academy$4,799
Moneyball Training Camp$2,299
Moneyball FLEX*$2,099
Understanding Your Money**$329

*Does not include access to the GYM.

**Has no application fee and does not include access to the GYM.

What’s included:
Program fees and instructional materials; Shared housing accommodations; Summer-long access to the Wharton Global Youth Meetup (GYM) extracurricular programming platform; Certificate of completion
Not included:
$100 non-refundable application fee; Required tech setup or devices

Application Fee Waivers

Applicants may qualify for an application fee waiver if they: 

Scholarship Opportunities

The Wharton Global Youth Program is committed to supporting academically ambitious students with demonstrated financial need. Through a variety of need-based scholarships and financial awards, we are able to provide full or partial funding for a select number of eligible program participants.  

Applicants to the Management and Technology Summer Institute should visit the M&TSI sitefor details regarding available program scholarships. 

For more information, please contact whartonyouth@wharton.upenn.edu or call +1.516.414.5555.