BECOME AN ALPHA SCHOLAR - learn to write a college-level research paper with the help of a Harvard student mentor
Join the premier high school social science research experience!
Final Application Deadline for Summer ‘25 (June - August) Program, May 1
Priority Application Deadline for financial aid and to secure a spot in the program, April 1
$500 Tuition Discount if You Apply by the Early Bird Deadline of March 1
Program Overview
Alpha Scholars is a rigorous social science research program that teaches college-level research, writing and presentation skills to high school students in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students work one-on-one with Harvard student mentors in advanced study and research of a topic related to their chosen SDG, culminating in a 12-page research paper and 15-minute presentation. Top papers are featured on the Harvard International Review website.
Learn more about our program’s course curriculum and teaching methodology!
Where Our Alumni Are Now!
A program that works
Hear from our past students about how the Alpha Scholars program has benefited them and their future!
“To meet with people of sparkling thoughts who are also super supportive at the same time; professors, mentors, and Alpha Scholars all have en equal and open-minded platform to share our ideas!”
— Yvette W., Previous Scholar, attending Emory University
“Alpha Scholars helped me delve further into my interests in Asian-American studies and history, and I’m excited to explore those areas in college.”
— Diamy W., Previous Scholar, attending the University of Pennsylvania
“It was amazing to be able to collaborate and share ideas with passionate peers and insightful program leaders. The structure of the program and the support of my mentor was fantastic.”
— Aiko L., Previous Scholar, attending Dartmouth University
Mentored by Harvard students
Our program is led by real Harvard student mentors and a dedicated faculty team. Learn more about our team!
“Alpha Scholars provided me with the resources and structure needed to write a research paper for the first time.”
— Albin M., Previous Scholar, Rutgers University Pre-medicine Program
“My favorite thing about Alpha Scholars is the level of attention you receive from the mentor.”
— Ayanna S, Previous Scholar, attending Yale University
