Global Business Academy - Prepare to Apply

To apply, students must be 15 years old or over by January 1, 2026 and a high school freshman, sophomore or junior

Admission is competitive. We take a holistic approach to consider academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and community service.

For a smooth application process, please gather all of the required materials below before you begin the application form. Once you start your application, you will NOT be able to save your progress and return to the form.

Apply to the Global Business Academy

Application Deadlines

Early admission and scholarships deadline: Feb. 1, 2026*
Final admission deadline: May 1, 2026

*Applications and scholarships will be reviewed on a rolling basis after this date.

Prepare your application

Step 1: Gather required application documents

A. Personal statement

Prepare a personal statement responding to the following:

Why do you want to participate in the Global Business Academy?
What unique attributes do you think you have and can contribute to the program?
Tell us about yourself and your family.

B. Reference

Provide the first and last name and email address for a teacher, counselor, coach, mentor or someone that could be contacted as a reference for you.

C. Demonstrate English proficiency

This program is run in English. You will need to be able to listen, comprehend, and speak in the class discussions and team projects in English. In the application you will be asked to sign off that you are able to participate knowing this format.

Step 2: Submit your application

Complete the Academy Application by filling out the required form fields and uploading the documents you gathered in Step 1.

If you are affiliated with a corporate sponsor, include any scholarship promo codes. Do not submit an additional scholarship form.

Step 3: Apply for scholarships (optional)

Corporate Scholarships

Some Global Business Academy corporate sponsors provide scholarships to specific high schools or to students whose family members work for the company. If you are applying for one of these scholarships, the company will provide you with a specific corporate promo code that you’ll need to input when you apply. You do not need to submit a scholarship form, rather, include the scholarship promo code in the Academy Application.

Global Business Academy Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available for students who meet the admission qualifications and need financial assistance. Awards are based on a combination of factors, including financial need, scholastic merit, leadership, excellence in a particular area, communication skills, teamwork, and the strength of the applicant’s essay and motivation for attending the Global Business Academy.

As part of the application, you will be asked to provide:

A list of your awards and activities in school and the community (most recent first), including clubs, organizations, honors, offices held, and key responsibilities.
A statement explaining what makes you a strong candidate for this scholarship, such as financial need, family circumstances, or the value you will bring to the program.

To be considered, students must submit both the scholarship form and the Global Business Academy application. The early scholarship deadline is Feb. 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after this date.

Go to the Global Business Academy Application

Go to the Scholarship Application