Deadlines: December 31, 2015 (Scholarship Deadline); January 16, 2016 (Application Deadline)
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is accepting applications for its 2016 Entrepreneurship bootcamp taking place in Seoul, South Korea. The MIT Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is a nexus connecting entrepreneurs from around the world to the entrepreneurial ecosystem surrounding the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
MIT has opened its doors to entrepreneurs around the world to learn innovation-driven entrepreneurship in the spirit of mens et manus. Entrepreneurs selected to attend will be expected to start a company in one week, a lofty challenge designed to test their resolve to achieve the impossible and pitch their startup to a panel of investors, giving them a taste of “drinking from a firehose” that all MIT students experience.
MIT will provide certificates of accomplishments upon completion of the course.
Fees and Scholarships
Deposit*: $1,000
Tuition: $6,000
*Please note: The deposit is credited towards the tuition
Scholarship Information
MIT will award scholarships to several admitted participants with exceptional entrepreneurial potential based on merit. The scholarship will cover tuition, room and board, and travel to MIT Bootcamp. Do not let the cost deter you from applying.
In order to be considered for a scholarship, please submit your application by December 31, 2015 11:59 PM (Boston time)
Eligibility
- Open to entrepreneurs around the world
- Applicants must be 18 years or older before the first day of Bootcamp.
Selection Criteria
Admissions to the MIT Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is highly selective and based on the following five criteria:
- Focus on excellence
- Initiative
- Contribution to community
- Team & cultural fit
- Entrepreneurship potential
This 6-days bootcamp will take place in Seoul, South Korea between March 20-25, 2016.
How to Apply
Complete and submit online application here.
A complete application includes
- resume
- startup pitch
- a letter of recommendation from a Bootcamp and/or MIT alumni [optional]
For more information, visit MIT Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp.