NextGen Leadership Institute

Barnard College's signature tuition-based summer pre-college program in New York City for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, with courses in the humanities, social sciences, STEM and the arts. A weekly Leadership in Action series adds practical workshops that examine leadership in context, including how gender and identity can shape power and voice. Sessions run between late June and early August.

Offered by Barnard College. Summer Program for high school students in New York, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Writing, Policy, Arts, Humanities

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
Applications open December 1, 2026.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about NextGen Leadership Institute

When do applications for NextGen Leadership Institute open?

Applications open December 1, 2026.

Is NextGen Leadership Institute free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to NextGen Leadership Institute?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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