Future Entrepreneurs & Leadership Program
A five-day residential program at The Hotchkiss School, led by student mentors from Harvard University.
About the Program
Five days. One unforgettable week.
This five-day residential program at The Hotchkiss School combines Harvard student mentored entrepreneurship and leadership curricula with structured student activities, icebreakers, and engagement sessions. Structured evening activities complement the academic programme in a relaxed, appropriate format aligned with the premium boarding-school setting.
Students arrive on Day 1 (Monday, 22 June) and participate in five full academic days running 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, culminating in Innovation Project Final Presentations on Day 5 (Friday, 26 June).
Key Outcomes
What students take home.
Innovation Project
Develop and pitch an original Innovation Project that showcases your talent and academic ambition.
Public Speaking
Build professional speaking skills, confidence, and creative problem-solving abilities.
HBS Case Studies
Engage with Harvard Business School case studies, entrepreneurship frameworks, and leadership models.
Harvard College Q&A
Inside view of Harvard admissions, campus life, and career pathways from current students.
Final Presentations
Present your Innovation Project to a panel of Harvard mentors on the closing day.
HPAIR Certificate
Earn a certificate of participation from the Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations.
Program Details
Everything you need to know.
Lakeville, CT
Program Schedule
Five days. One Innovation Project.
A day-by-day breakdown of workshops, mentor sessions and evening programming.
The Hotchkiss School
Founded in 1891, The Hotchkiss School is one of America's most distinguished independent boarding schools. Its 827-acre campus in Lakeville, Connecticut offers outstanding academic facilities, a residential campus environment, and a deep tradition of leadership development.
Meliora Sequamur — "Let us pursue better things."
About
Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations
Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) was founded in 1991 to create a forum of exchange for students and young professionals to discuss and learn about the most important economic, political, and social issues facing the Asia-Pacific region. Since 1991, HPAIR has organised 49 conferences in 34 different host countries, touching the lives of more than 40,000 students and young professionals. HPAIR hosts two student-led conferences a year — one on Harvard's campus and one in the Asia-Pacific.
HPAIR conferences feature world-class speakers and guests to foster mentorship, networking, and guidance opportunities for delegates. Previous speakers include Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia; Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary General of the United Nations; Robin Chase, co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar; and Frank Friedman, current COO of Deloitte Global.
Meet your Mentors
Harvard students. Real-world experience.
Jack Dhillon
Born in London, Jack completed his studies at the London School of Economics and Harvard University, where he studied political science. Raised in a family of entrepreneurs, he was interested in the intersection between policy and business, leading research at Harvard on consumer behaviour and corporate human-rights compliance. He currently serves as Youth Navigator to the International Labour Organization, helping businesses and governments identify and prepare for emerging labour market trends. He is especially interested in how labour policy can better enable growing female participation in the skilled workforce to support more inclusive and resilient growth.
Sarah Shirley
Sarah is a student at Harvard College studying Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology and Global Health Policy, with a strong interest in how scientific discovery can translate into meaningful clinical impact. She is particularly drawn to the intersection of medicine, research, and public policy, and is committed to exploring how biological innovation and thoughtful health systems design can work together to address complex global health challenges. Driven to develop high-impact, novel solutions, Sarah is passionate about advancing equitable healthcare access and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based policy and translational science, ultimately aiming to bridge the gap between laboratory breakthroughs and sustainable, real-world implementation across diverse communities.
What students say about our in-person programs.
Hear directly from past participants of our residential leadership and academic programs — in their own words.
Eligibility & Investment
One fee. Everything included.
Programme Fee
Eligibility
Open to students in Grades 6–8 with strong academic standing and a genuine interest in entrepreneurship and leadership.
What's Included
Frequently Asked
Everything parents ask.
On the campus of The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut — one of America's most respected boarding schools, with a residential, fully-supervised setting.
Yes. Students stay in Hotchkiss boarding accommodation for all five nights, with all meals, evening activities, and supervision included.
Students currently in Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14). The program is designed for ambitious middle-school students from any country or curriculum.
Full programme tuition, on-campus accommodation, all meals, evening activities, course materials, mentor sessions, and the HPAIR certificate.
Current and recent Harvard students and HPAIR alumni serve as lead mentors throughout the week, supported by professional programme staff.
Trained programme staff and resident counsellors supervise all evening activities, dining, and overnight hours in line with Hotchkiss boarding standards.
We review applications within 5 working days and contact you with next steps, including payment instructions and pre-arrival information.
Secure your place at Hotchkiss.
Cohorts are limited. Applications are reviewed within 5 working days.
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