Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)

Week-long immersion in cadet academic, military and athletic life at West Point for U.S. citizen high school juniors who will be 16 by July 1. Applications run February 15-April 15, 2027; the $495 cost has need-based aid, and 2027 sessions run May 29-June 14.

Offered by United States Military Academy West Point. Summer Program for high school students in West Point, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 11–11. Deadline: 2027-04-15.

Fields: Leadership, Engineering

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in West Point, New York.
Cost: Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates: Applications open February 15, 2027 and close April 15, 2027.

Info checked September 2026.

Questions about Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)

When do applications for Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) open?

Applications open February 15, 2027 and close April 15, 2027.

Is Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) 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 Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)?

High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in West Point, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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