Costs & Aid

A $100 Application Fee must accompany the application and is non-refundable, and not applicable to program fees. Upon notification of acceptance into the program, an enrollment with program deposit of $1,500, payable by credit card (for a 3.5% surcharge) or by electronic check (e-check), is required within 10 days to secure enrollment. The balance of program fees and optional fees are invoiced by email, and is due by April 14. Final program fee payment is payable by credit card (for a 3.5% surcharge), electronic check (e-check), or wire transfer. Credit card payment fees and any other bank charges incurred are the responsibility of the student/parent/guardian. Summer Discovery will credit only the actual payment in US dollars credited to Summer Discovery by The First National Bank of Long Island.

• $100 Application Fee due at application
• $1,500 Deposit due at enrollment if enrolled prior to April 14, 2023
• Program Fee Balance due April 14, 2023
• Total Program Fee due at enrollment if enrolling after April 14, 2023
• Full payment is due upon enrollment for M&TSI

The balance of the program fees and optional fees are due by April 14, or upon enrollment if enrolling after April 14. Full payment must be received by April 14 to guarantee enrollment status. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to SUMMER DISCOVERY.

• $1,500 cancellation fee if cancelling prior to April 14, plus the application fee and any optional travel protection insurance.
• There are no refunds for cancellation after April 14, 2023

All international students living outside the United States and attending a program in the U.S. will be assessed a non-refundable International Registration Fee of $359. This fee includes U.S. health/medical insurance coverage (with deductible) while attending Summer Discovery, plus airport transfers with meet/assist in the U.S.

SUMMER DISCOVERY and WHARTON GLOBAL YOUTH PROGRAMS do not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures and practices on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sex.

Students should be covered to protect them against loss/theft of baggage or personal belongings. SUMMER DISCOVERY and WHARTON GLOBAL YOUTH PROGRAMS are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

To ensure the health and safety of everyone on campus, the university is requiring COVID vaccinations for all residential students.

SUMMER DISCOVERY and WHARTON GLOBAL YOUTH PROGRAMS may use photographs, videos, or other digital media of students in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration.

All schedules and fees quoted are based on current tariffs, fuel and energy costs, costs of operations and currency rates as of December 1, 2021 and are subject to confirmation or adjustment should there be any revision in such tariffs rates and/or costs before the program departs.

SUMMER DISCOVERY and WHARTON GLOBAL YOUTH PROGRAMS reserve the right to limit enrollment and/or cancel any course or academy due to registration levels.

SUMMER DISCOVERY is the trade name of Musiker Discovery Programs, Inc. and is conducted in cooperation with the WHARTON GLOBAL YOUTH PROGRAMS of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and University of Pennsylvania Hospitality Services are solely responsible for housing and food services provided within the University of Pennsylvania residence complex and therefore assumes no responsibility for provisions of services other than those described above. The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is solely responsible for the academic program and therefore assumes no responsibility for provisions of services other than those described.

The $100 Application Fee must accompany the application and is non-refundable, and not applicable to program fees. Upon notification of acceptance into the program, an online enrollment with full payment, payable by credit card (for a 3.5% surcharge) or by electronic check (e-check), is required within 10 days to secure enrollment. Credit card payment fees and any other bank charges incurred are the responsibility of the student/parent/guardian. Summer Discovery will credit only the actual payment in US dollars credited to Summer Discovery by The First National Bank of Long Island.

• $100 Application Fee due at application
• Total Program Fee due at enrollment

Full payment must be received upon enrollment. There are no refunds for online programs.

• E-Check Payments (No Fee Electronic Payment Method)
  • Payment by e-check must be made in US dollars using a US bank account. Account details, including routing number and checking account number and other information is required to complete this payment transaction. There is no fee for paying by e-check.
• Credit Card Payments (3.5% Surcharge)
  • Payment is accepted by Major Credit Card for a 3.5% surcharge to cover the cost of credit card acceptance, that is non-refundable and not-applicable to tuition. Accepted Credit Cards include VISA, MasterCard, and American Express.
• Check or Money Order Payment – At this time, paper checks or money orders may take up to 3 weeks to process.
  • Traditional Bank Check and Money Order are accepted for tuition payment. All checks and money orders must be drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. dollars
    • Make payable to: Musiker Discovery Programs
    • Include: Student Account Number in check memo field (found on student invoice)
    • Send to: ATTENTION: FINANCE – 1326 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, NY 11576

Available for all 2023 summer programs.  

Wharton Global Youth Program scholarships provide financial assistance to students with a passion for business who could not otherwise attend a summer program due to cost. Scholarship awards are partial, and typically award between $500 and $5,000 to cover relevant program fees. Scholarship funding is limited; we cannot guarantee all applicants will ultimately receive financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded to students with a record of academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Need is determined by a variety of factors including family income, family size, relevant expenses, and additional financial circumstances. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

In order to qualify for a Wharton Global Youth Program Scholarship, students must: 

• Come from a historically underrepresented group or identify as first-generation to college 
• Demonstrate financial need 

Available for all 2023 summer programs.  

Students attending a School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school with financial need may be eligible for a full scholarship to attend a Wharton Global Youth summer program. Scholarship funding is limited; we cannot guarantee all applicants will ultimately receive financial assistance. Scholarships are applied toward relevant program fees; there may be additional costs of attending programming, such as course materials, additional meals, incidentals, etc. Scholarships are awarded to students with a record of academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Need is determined by a variety of factors including family income, family size, relevant expenses, and additional financial circumstances. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

In order to qualify for a Philadelphia School District Scholarship, students must: 

• Be currently enrolled in a School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school
• Be a resident of the City of Philadelphia
• Demonstrate financial need 

Available for the Leadership in the Business World program. 

Generously funded by a Wharton alum, Leadership in the Business World (LBW) scholarships provide a full program fee scholarship to students eager to refine their leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. LBW scholarships cover the entirety of program fees, though participants may be financially responsible for additional costs associated with attending the program, such as transportation to/from campus, incidentals, additional meals, etc. Scholarship funding is limited; we cannot guarantee all applicants will ultimately receive financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded to students with a record of academic excellence, formal or informal leadership experience, and demonstrated financial need. Need is determined by a variety of factors including family income, family size, relevant expenses, and additional financial circumstances.  

 Eligibility Criteria:  

In order to qualify for a Leadership in the Business World scholarship students must:  

• Identify as Black or African American (including Africa and Caribbean) 
• Demonstrate financial need  

Available for the San Francisco, CA: Innovation and Startup Culture program.  

Students attending a San Francisco Unified School District public high school with financial need may be eligible for a full or partial scholarship to attend the Innovation and Startup Culture program in San Francisco, CA. Scholarship funding is limited; we cannot guarantee all applicants will ultimately receive financial assistance. Scholarships are applied toward relevant program fees; there may be additional costs of attending programming, such as course materials, additional meals, incidentals, etc. Scholarships are awarded to students with a record of academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Need is determined by a variety of factors including family income, family size, relevant expenses, and additional financial circumstances. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

In order to qualify for a San Francisco Unified School District Scholarship (SFUSD), students must: 

• Be currently enrolled in a SFUSD public high school 
• Be a resident of the City of San Francisco 
• Demonstrate financial need 

Available for the Data Science Academy. 

Generously funded by Analytics at Wharton, Data Science Academy scholarships provide financial assistance to students with a passion for analytics and data driven decision-making. Scholarship awards are partial, and typically award between $500 and $5,000 to cover relevant program fees. Scholarship funding is limited; we cannot guarantee all applicants will ultimately receive financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded to students with a record of academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Need is determined by a variety of factors including family income, family size, relevant expenses, and additional financial circumstances.  

Eligibility Criteria:  

In order to qualify for a Data Science Academy scholarship students must:  

• Identify as female  
• Demonstrate financial need  

Available for Moneyball Academy, Moneyball Academy: Training Camp, and Sports Business Academy. 

Women in Sports scholarships provide financial assistance to females with demonstrated interest in the sports industry. Scholarship awards are partial, and typically award between $500 and $5,000 to cover relevant program fees. Scholarship funding is limited; we cannot guarantee all applicants will ultimately receive financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded to students with a record of academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Need is determined by a variety of factors including family income, family size, relevant expenses, and additional financial circumstances.  

 Eligibility Criteria:  

In order to qualify for a Women in Sports scholarship students must:  

• Identify as female  
• Demonstrate financial need  

Available for all 2023 summer on-campus and online programs. 

The Wharton Global Youth Program is fortunate to partner with a variety of community-based organizations, educational foundations, and scholarship agencies to provide funding for summer learning opportunities for academically accomplished students. These partnerships typically serve first-generation students, low income students, and students from historically underrepresented groups.  

Current WGYP Partner Organizations:  

• National Education Equity Lab 
• College Track  
• KIPP Foundation 
• Minds Matter Philadelphia 
• Questbridge 
• Steppingstone Scholars/Philadelphia Futures 
• Success Academy 
• Willingboro Community Development Corp  

Eligibility Criteria:  

In order to qualify for a Partner Scholarship, students must:  

• Be nominated by a current partner organization, listed above  
• Demonstrate financial need, as verified by the partner organization  

 Partner Scholarship Information:   

Students must be nominated by a partner organization and be admitted into a Wharton Global Youth summer program to qualify for a partner scholarship. A nomination alone does not guarantee admission into a summer program. Nominee program applications are reviewed using the same criteria as all other program applications. Application fees may be waived at the request of the partner organization.  

If you are a member or administrator of an educational organization interested in partnering with the Wharton Global Youth Program, please email Whartonhssummer@wharton.upenn.edu for further details. 

A historically underrepresented group describes a subset of a population that is traditionally underrepresented within American universities. This includes students of Hispanic/Latino, African American/Black, Pacific Islander, and Native American origins or backgrounds.  

Yes, international students who meet the eligibility criteria of any of the scholarship awards above are more than welcome to apply. Scholarship applications are reviewed independently of program applications and will not impact admissions decisions.  

No. The scholarship application does not vary by program, so there is no need to submit more than one scholarship application. If you re applying to multiple summer programs, you need only check off all programs to which you are applying within the scholarship application to be considered. 

Scholarship decisions will be emailed to applicants within 48 hours of the release of their admission decision. Students who are not admitted into a program will be considered ineligible for a program scholarship and will not receive a scholarship notification.

Program scholarships are applied towards relevant program fees, which vary by program type. Refer to the Program Fees chart above to determine what costs are covered by program fees.

If the scholarship award is full, all program fees will be waived for the program participant. If the scholarship award is partial, the participant will be financially responsible for the balance of remaining program fees.

Any additional costs associated with attending programs, such as textbooks or class materials, transportation to/from campus, additional meals, incidentals, spending money, etc., will be the financial responsibility of the program participant and are not covered by a program scholarship.

Scholarship decisions will be emailed to students and will include relevant instructions for formally accepting or declining the award. If scholarship recipients do not accept the award within the allotted time frame, they will forfeit the award.