Gateway Summer Program

A free one-week residential business program at the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business for high school juniors heading into their senior year. Students live on campus, take part in business simulations and meet Tippie students, professors and business professionals. Sponsors including Deere & Company cover the costs, scholarships support participants later admitted to Tippie, and the program aims to reach students underrepresented in business, including women and first-generation students.

Offered by University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. Summer Program for high school students in Iowa City, Iowa, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 11–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Business, Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Iowa City, Iowa.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Gateway Summer Program

When is the Gateway Summer Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Gateway Summer Program free?

Yes. Gateway Summer Program is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Gateway Summer Program?

High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Iowa City, Iowa. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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