Resources

Welcome to the official VTSP Resource page! We are committed to empowering young students to pursue their passions entrepreneurship, tech, and beyond. Here we will be bringing you both curated content that you can use to inform your journey to university and beyond, and alumni stories from our amazing past students.

Blog

A Guide to High School Summer Programs in 2026

For ambitious high school students, summer is more of a runway than a vacation. The most competitive colleges aren't just looking for grades; they're looking for evidence that you've done something real with your time. There is no shortage of high school summer programs, and knowing how to navigate it is half the battle. Below, we've ranked the top summer programs across entrepreneurship, STEM, business, policy, and the humanities, evaluated on real-world impact, selectivity,

Alumni Stories

Every student’s journey through the Venture & Tech Summer Program (VTSP) is unique. These stories highlight firsthand reflections from our alumni - written entirely in their own words. These stories capture the growth, challenges, and transformations students experienced during the program. From discovering new passions to launching bold ideas, each story offers a glimpse into what it’s really like to be part of the VTSP community.

The VTSP team will continue updating this page over time with more stories. Through these reflections, you’ll see how students from around the world embraced new ways of thinking, formed lasting connections, and explored the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and their own diverse interests. From unexpected lessons to moments of clarity, these stories show just how deeply VTSP can shape a student’s path.

A Guide to High School Summer Programs in 2026

For ambitious high school students, summer is more of a runway than a vacation. The most competitive colleges aren't just looking for grades; they're looking for evidence that you've done something real with your time. There is no shortage of high school summer programs, and knowing how to navigate it is half the battle. Below, we've ranked the top summer programs across entrepreneurship, STEM, business, policy, and the humanities, evaluated on real-world impact, selectivity,

Eeshal Khan, Class of '25

I first came across the Harvard Undergraduate Venture Tech Summer Program (HUVTSP) on Instagram in a reel. When I saw it offered a 100% scholarship, I thought that maybe, just maybe, I had a chance. Coming from a small city in Pakistan, a developing country, I had almost no access to opportunities like this. My family’s finances meant we could not afford application fees or participation in a program like this, but I decided to apply anyway. I borrowed the application fee fro

Sanjana Mitra, Class of '25

My motivation for applying for HUVTSP was my continuing desire to learn more about the use of technology, particularly artificial intelligence. I have always had a strong interest in learning, and in role of innovation I wanted to find out how technology like AI can bring more efficiency and creativity to our day-to-day life, but when I got the opportunity for HUVTSP it felt like the chance I was waiting for to think deeper about education with technology and entrepreneurship