21st Century LeadersSummer Leadership Institutes
Develop your future workforce by engage with talented students through our flagship program. These residential institutes offer a unique opportunity for corporate partners to lead hands-on workshops, corporate tours, and career panels.
Rising sophomores, juniors or seniors in high school who live in the state of Georgia · Summer; 2026 application open January 5 – March 1, 2026
From 21stcenturyleaders.org/for-students/summer-leadership-institutes ↗About this program
Our summer leadership institutes will expand your leadership perspective and connect you with various businesses and industries located right here in Georgia.
Each leadership institute supports your leadership journey through interactive workshops, corporate tours, round tables with business leaders and alumni, a group project, and team-building exercises. Plus, you’ll have the time of your life living in college dorms and meeting a diverse group of students from all across the state!
The Summer Youth Leadership Institute@Goizueta focuses on business and entrepreneurship, giving students a wide sample of careers and social impact. Students stay on the campus of Emory University and the Goizueta Business School in Atlanta, engaging with companies like Coca-Cola, Cox Enterprises, and Goizueta's Start:ME Accelerator.
EarthCare: The Leadership Challenge of the 21st Century, supported by the Georgia Power, focuses on environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and STEM careers. Students stay on the campus of Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA and engage with Georgia Power professionals, industry professionals, and community leaders.
The Healthcare & IT Institute focuses on healthcare and technology, exploring both business and clinical aspects of the industry. Students stay on the campus of Kennesaw State University in Marietta, GA and engage with companies like Wellstar, Piedmont Hospital, LocumTenens.com, and Mercer Government.
The Film & Entertainment Institute focuses on media, film, production and entertainment industries, exploring career and training opportunities while getting hands-on experiences. Students stay on the campus of Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta and engage with companies like Warner Bros. Discovery and more.
Questions
Who can apply?
Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior in high school and live in the state of Georgia.
When is the application open?
Application for 21st Century Leaders’ summer leadership institutes is open January 5 – March 1, 2026.
Are the institutes residential?
All summer leadership institutes are residential, overnight programs on a college campus.
Is there a cost to apply?
There is no cost to apply.
Is financial aid available?
If there is a cost to attend an institute (SYLI or HII), we have financial aid available! Don't let financial concerns keep you from applying.
Details
- Who
- Rising sophomores, juniors or seniors in high school who live in the state of Georgia
- When
- Summer; 2026 application open January 5 – March 1, 2026
- Where
- College campuses in Georgia: Emory University (Atlanta), Georgia College & State University (Milledgeville), Kennesaw State University (Marietta), and Georgia I
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