Harvard Ventures-TECH Summer Program 2025

Harvard Ventures-TECH Summer Program 2025
Welcome to the application portal for HVTSP! Please review the following pieces of information carefully before beginning an application:
- Please save your draft responses in a separate document on your computer if you don't plan on completing this form in one sitting.
- All programming is done remotely/online.
- There are two six-week sessions: Session I runs from June 9 to July 18, and Session II runs from July 7 to August 15. You will have the option to indicate a preference; if both sessions work with your schedule, we suggest applying for both due to the competitive nature of this program.
- Students currently enrolled in a high school, whether inside or outside the US, are eligible to apply.
- After applying, you may be selected for an interview round before being admitted to the program.
- Tuition for the program, regardless of which session you are selected for, is $4750. Financial aid is available.
- There is a $35 application fee for which payment is collected at the end of the form.
Please contact tech@seas.harvard.edu with any questions or technical difficulties.
Applications to HVTSP are currently invite-only. If you have been invited, please enter your code below when applying. Otherwise, please apply and then contact us at tech@seas.harvard.edu to be considered for the invite-only round. You may also come back on January 1 to submit your application in our Early Action round, where we invite all applicants regardless of invitation to apply.
General Information

All information should be about the student applicant unless otherwise specified.
What is your name?*

First NameLast Name
What is your email address?*

Confirmation Email
What is your phone number?*
We will only reach you via phone if we are unable to reach you via email
What is your home address?*

Street Address

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What is your birthdate?*

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Which high school do you currently attend?*
Which grade are you in?*
Which region will you be located in this summer?*
We will run events at multiple times to accomodate for timezone differences
Which session(s) are you applying for? As a reminder, Session I runs June 9 to July 18 and Session II runs July 7 to August 15.*
What is your parent's or legal guardian's name?*

First NameLast Name
What is your parent or legal guardian's email address?*

Confirmation Email
Interests and Goals

Please tell us more about what you enjoy doing and how you'd like to apply that this summer.
Which of the following fields are you interested in? Select up to 3.*

Computer ScienceEngineeringMathPhysicsFinanceBusiness operations and developmentEntrepreneurshipMedical, health, and biologyLawLiteraturePhilanthropy and serviceArt, fashion, and designData ScienceCommunications
Please elaborate on your fields of interest and what makes you passionate about them.*

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What do you hope to get out of your internship and the HVTSP program?*

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Tell us about a time you successfully 'hacked' a non-computer system.*

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Fill In The Blanks

This is a chance for us to get to know you better! Keep answers short.
Fill in the blanks: The most impactful company in the last 10 years has been[company]* because [reasoning]*.
Fill in the blanks: The most impactful company in the next 10 years will be[company]* because [enter response]*.
Fill in the blanks: One person I look up to is [person]* because[reasoning]*.
Final Questions

You're almost at the end of the application! Please complete your application by answering the miscellaneous questions below and completing the application fee payment before submitting.
If you have a resume or other materials (such as a portfolio) you would like to share, please upload it. If not, don't worry! This is completely optional.

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How did you hear about this program?*
Please be as specific as possible. If you learned about HVTSP through an organization or counselor, please state the name here. If you were referred by an ambassador or social media, please enter their name or application code.
Do you plan on applying for financial aid? As a reminder, financial aid is limited and only given on a need-based basis. We may inquire for more information about your situation if you apply for financial aid.*

Yes, I believe I qualify for need-based aidNo, I am not applying for financial aid
Financial Aid Application

Our robust financial aid program aims to make HVTSP as accessible as possible. We offer financial aid scholarships on both a need-based and merit-based basis. If you are applying for financial aid, please complete the questions below to give us additional context.
What is your family's annual household income in USD?*
How many dependents are in your household?*
Please describe why you believe your background qualifies you for a scholarship. *
Is there any other information you would like to share that we should consider?*
Invite your peers to apply to HVTSP!

If you know peers who may be interested in this program, we encourage you to share their names and email addresses. We will reach out to them on your behalf to invite them to apply. Your referrals will not only help increase the diversity and quality of our program but also positively impact your application by demonstrating your commitment to enhancing educational inclusivity and building a strong community of future leaders.
Referral #1: What is their name?

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Referral #1: What is their email?
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Referral #2: What is their name?

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Please complete the application fee via the secure Square portal below.*

Application fee

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Thank you for your interest in the Harvard Ventures-TECH Summer Program. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to tech@seas.harvard.edu.

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Harvard Ventures-TECH Summer Program 2025

Welcome to the application portal for HVTSP! Please review the following pieces of information carefully before beginning an application:

General Information

Interests and Goals

Fill In The Blanks

Final Questions

Financial Aid Application

Invite your peers to apply to HVTSP!

Credit Card

Thank you for your interest in the Harvard Ventures-TECH Summer Program. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to tech@seas.harvard.edu.

After submitting, you should see a page with a "Thank You" confirmation message. If not, your payment method likely had an error. Please go back and try again or send us an email.