Our Programs

For more than 15 years, Leadership Initiatives has partnered with outstanding high school students to gain real-world experience, explore future careers, and develop critical skills to create the next generation of leaders worldwide.

As a nonprofit organization, we are proud to offer real internships that impact the lives of students and the individuals they are partnered with.

Leadership Initiatives offers the leading experiential education programs for high school students with endorsements from the Microsoft Youthspark Program, the Starbucks Foundation, the International Youth Foundation, GlobalGiving, TestRocker, and the Future First Foundation

Advanced Medical Neuroscience Internship

In Leadership Initiatives' Advanced Medical Neuroscience Internship, interns work directly with Dr. James Giordano, the chief of Georgetown's Neuroethics Studies Program and Co-Director of the O’Neill-Pellegrino Program.

In-Person Dates:

~~July 23rd - July 29th, 2023~~ July 30th - August 5th, 2023

Advanced Medical & Public Health Internship

The Advanced Medical & Public Health Internship is a first-of-its-kind accelerated internship that pairs motivated high school students with medical pioneers from across the globe to train the next generation of doctors.

In-Person Dates:

~~July 9th - July 15th, 2023~~
July 16th - July 22nd, 2023
July 23rd - July 29th, 2023
July 30th - August 5th, 2023

Online Dates:

July 31st - August 11th, 2023

Advanced Law & Trial Internship

The Advanced Law & Trial Internship is a first-of-itskind accelerated internship that allows motivated high school students to intern with a law firm on cases of national importance.

In-Person Dates:

July 9th - July 15th, 2023 July 16th - July 22nd, 2023

Advanced Law & Trial Internship Tier II

The Advanced Law & Trial Internship Summit Tier II is a first-of-its-kind accelerated internship that allows motivated high school students to intern with a law firm, work with current and former FBI agents, recreate crime scenes, and intern on a real court case.

In-Person Dates:

July 23rd - July 29th, 2023

International Leadership & Business Internship

The Leadership Initiatives International Leadership & Business Tier II Internship is taking our first-of-itskind accelerated internship to the next level. Students will choose an entrepreneur from the developing world to partner with and assist in developing their start-up business.

In-Person Dates:

July 9th - July 16th, 2023
July 16th - July 22nd, 2023

National Security & Intelligence Internship

The National Security and Intelligence Internship is a first-of-its-kind accelerated internship that allows students to work directly with national security experts, learn about the latest intelligence strategies, and implement security strategies to save lives.

In-Person Dates:

July 23rd - July 29th, 2023

Cybersecurity & Defense Internship

The Cybersecurity & Defense Internship is a first-of-its-kind program that allows students to work directly with cyber security experts, learn anti-hacking tactics in various fields, and implement security system protocols for previously hacked companies.

In-Person Dates:

July 16th - July 22nd, 2023

Jumpstart Middle School Program

The Jumpstart Middle School Program is a week-long immersive experience that allows outstanding middle schoolers to discover their passions and explore their future career.

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In-Person Dates:

July 9th - July 15th, 2023

All students who attend one of our Youth Development Programs will receive free SAT/ACT training through TestRocker, one-on-one admissions consulting with a former admissions officer, essay editing assistance, two letters of recommendation, and scholarship application assistance. These benefits remain available for four years to allow nominations for rising freshmen through rising seniors.

Click on each academic benefit below to learn more :

1. SAT/ACT Training

2. Admissions Panels

3. College Essay Assistance

4. Letters of Recommendation

5. College Probability Modeling

6. Personalized Websites

Jumpstart your college experience.

Experience life as a student at one of the nation's most prestigious universities.

Experience life as a student at one of the nation's most prestigious universities.

Leadership Initiatives is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our students, staff, and broader DC community. For this reason, we have gone above and beyond to ensure safety at all of our Youth Development Programs, including regular disinfection and health screenings, social distancing, specialized training, and maintaining all DC and CDC guidelines for COVID safety.

Click here to review our health and safety measures.

Experience life as a student at one of the nation's most prestigious universities.

Participants become a part of the Georgetown community of students and staff who live together in the residence halls. Students live in two-person rooms and may select their roommate upon enrolling in the program. Leadership Initiatives will provide bedding, towels, and pillows. Each dorm room is air-conditioned and includes a bed, study desk, closet & Wi-Fi. Lounges, game rooms, laundry facilities, and our offices are located in the residence hall. With afternoon activities in the Georgetown Quad and outings along famous M Street, participants are immersed in life as a student.

Experience life as a student at one of the nation's most prestigious universities.

Leadership Initiatives provides three meals, snacks, and drinks as a part of the program tuition. Students order meals on their mobile phones from a selection of local restaurants, including Chipotle, We the Pizza, Georgetown Gourmet, Subway, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Falafel Inc., and Johnny Rockets. Meals are delivered directly to the students, and snacks and drinks are available in dorm lounges throughout the day.

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Experience life as a student at one of the nation's most prestigious universities.

Students are responsible for the cost of travel to and from the internship. Leadership Initiatives provides program participants shuttle service between WAS, BWI, and IAD airports and campus on the start and end dates of the program for a fee of $35 each way. Upon acceptance, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the airport shuttle service.

Leadership Initiatives staff members will meet the students at baggage claim and then escort students directly to registration at Georgetown University.

Program Tuition & Assistance

All-Inclusive Program Tuition

Student Fundraising Program

Assistance Scholarships

No-Interest Payment Plans

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Program tuition covers the cost of room and board, ground transportation during the program, a 5:1 student to faculty and staff ratio, all curriculum, and materials.

Education assistance covered by tuition includes one-on-one college admissions counseling sessions, lecture fees, mentor sessions with experts, workshops, and all academic benefits, including SAT/ACT training through TestRocker and college essay editing.

Scholarships, payment plans, and fundraising assistance are available.

All-Inclusive Tuition

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No-Interest Payment Plans

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Leadership Initiatives offers a variety of flexible options to pay for program tuition.

Zero-interest payment plans are available in three, six, nine, and twelve-month payment options.

Participants can opt to pay the entirety of their remaining tuition balance off at any point during the payment period.

Reserve a place today with a $100 refundable deposit here.

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Scholarships

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, all Leadership Initiatives programs are heavily subsidized by our sponsors allowing us to offer programs with academic benefits at a lower cost than for-profit institutions.

To apply for a scholarship click here to fill out the program interest form and indicate you are interested in a scholarship.

Please note scholarships do not stack (this means you can only use one scholarship per program).

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Fundraising Assistance

Leadership Initiatives is dedicated to providing opportunities for everyone who shows drive, determination, and grit towards their future goals. We have created a fundraising department to help students participate in one of our summer internships.

If you choose the fundraising option, you will meet one-on-one with a fundraising coach who will assist in creating a comprehensive fundraising campaign.

Fundraising also allows participants to go on an 18-month payment plan with a deposit. Designed for students in financial need this fundraising option allows students to hold several fundraisers to pay for their tuition.

Click here to view the 2021 Fundraising Guide.

Partners and Sponsors

Our office in Washington, DC is open seven days a week - give us a call! A phone conversation allows us to answer your specific questions and provide you with contact information for previous intership participants and their families so that you can get a first-hand perspective.

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