Thank you for your interest in The Innovation Academy. The Hill Institute is dedicated to providing the next generation of entrepreneurs with an impactful experience to jumpstart your career in business. To participate in The Innovation Academy, you must be a rising high school sophomore or junior with a 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA or higher. We review applications and assign courses on a first-come, first-served basis. Once we have reviewed applications, we will send out acceptance letters with additional forms that must be submitted to attend the program. You will need to attach a copy of your official (or unofficial) transcript as part of this application, so please have it available before you begin the application process. Furman University requires that all students have medical insurance in order to participate in the program.
A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is due within 48 hours of submitting your application. Once your application is received, you will be sent a payment portal to complete the deposit. Your deposit will be applied toward tuition upon admission into the program. Total fees for one week are $5,250, which includes housing, meals and all course related materials and activities. At this time, there are no scholarships or financial assistance available for this program. The application is intended to be filled out by parent and student together. Please only apply if you are fully committed and available for the week for which you have applied.
Questions? Please contact Eric Cooperman, Sr. Director of Entrepreneurship Programs | The Hill Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship eric.cooperman@furman.edu or (864) 294-2332.
Please select your first-choice week for attendance. If your preferred week is full, you will have the opportunity to attend the remaining available session.