THE HARVARD CRIMSON

GLOBAL SCHOLARS

SUMMIT

For Middle and High School Students

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Learn directly from Harvard students, faculty, and experts
Develop and pitch a solution to a challenge
Compete in quiz bowl at Harvard

This summit is for you if you’re interested in:

  • Learning and engaging directly with leading Harvard faculty, experts, and students
  • Developing and pitching a solution under the guidance of Harvard mentors and competing in live quiz bowls
  • Forging connections with a global network of like-minded students

Summary

Dates
April 9 - 12, 2026
Location
Harvard University
For who
Middle and high school students (Grades 6 -12) from around the world
Team Size
1–5 members. If you’re joining solo, we’ll match you with other individual participants to form a team
Learn@Harvard
Learn directly from Harvard 
students, faculty, and experts
Choose one of three tracks:
Math & Physics
Biology & Chemistry
Economics & Business

About The Harvard Crimson

Founded in 1873, The Harvard Crimson is the official student newspaper of Harvard University, and the oldest continuously published daily college newspaper in the United States. The Crimson has a rich tradition of journalistic integrity and counts among its ranks of editorship some of America's greatest journalists. More than 40 Crimson alumni have won the Pulitzer Prize; many of their portraits line the walls of The Crimson.

Countless Crimson alumni have gone on to make history in journalism, business, public service, and politics; distinguishable figures include Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Steve Ballmer, Linda Greenhouse, Jim Cramer, Susan Wojcicki and more.

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Why Should You Join The Harvard Crimson Global Scholars Summit?

This is your invitation to the heart of Harvard University. It's a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in an inspiring academic atmosphere, learning directly from Harvard students,   faculty, and experts who are shaping our future, and building a global network of ambitious peers, all in one iconic location. This isn't just about visiting a top university—it's about becoming part of Harvard’s intellectual energy.

This Summit is a decisive shift from passive learning to active, high-impact engagement. We offer a unique, hands-on experience: you will build your academic foundation through direct instruction from top university minds, then immediately apply that knowledge to develop an innovative solution to a real-world challenge. This applied learning is supported and elevated by the guidance of dedicated Harvard student mentors. Beyond the challenge, you will also test your intellectual agility and teamwork in various competitions, including quiz bowls. This is your opportunity to explore your passions, showcase your discoveries, and prove your skills during a fun, high-energy weekend of unparalleled learning and competition on a world-class stage.

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How does the summit work?

Tracks

Math and Physics
Biology and Chemistry
Economics and Business

Age Categories

Middle School Category

Grade 6 - 8 (Year 7 - 9)

High School Category

Grade 9 - 12 (Year 10 - 13)

What do scholars need to do?

Learning and engaging directly with leading Harvard faculty, experts, and students
Developing and pitching a solution under the guidance of Harvard mentors
Competing in live quiz bowls
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The Summit Experience

Early March, 2026 : Pre-event Zoom Orientation (Exact date and time to be announced)

Learn what to expect: Go over key guidelines and schedules for the conference — including research presentations, quiz bowls, and workshops. Learn what to expect, what to prepare for, and how to make the most of the Summit. This is your chance to ask questions, share ideas, and start the event confident and ready.

Thursday, April 9, 2026 : Arrival & Registration

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Registration

6:00pm - 7:00pm: Campus Orientation

Friday, April 10, 2026 : Discover, Learn, and Connect

9:30am - 5:00pm

‍‍Keynote Speech

The Summit begins with an inspiring keynote that sets the tone for the weekend — full of ideas, motivation, and insights from Harvard faculty.

Track-Specific Student Panels

Engage with Harvard student panels to learn about different academic fields and their Harvard experience.

Track-Specific Faculty Panels

Dive deep into faculty talks. You'll engage directly with faculty, gain insights into their groundbreaking research and how their fields are being used to solve the world's problems.

Networking Session

End the day with a lively networking session where you can meet speakers, connect with fellow scholars, and exchange ideas in a relaxed, energizing environment.

Saturday, April 11, 2026 : Solution Pitch and Quiz Bowl Preliminary Round

9:00am - 5:00pm

Solution Pitch Challenge: A real-world challenge will be announced at the Summit's opening and is designed to immediately put theory into practice . Working collaboratively with teammates, you will leverage the knowledge gained from keynote speakers and panellists, conduct independent research, and develop an innovative solution. Each team will be guided by dedicated Harvard student mentors. This culminates in a presentation of the solution to a panel of Harvard student judges in the preliminary round and Harvard faculty judges in the final round, offering a chance to showcase intellectual and problem-solving talents.

Award Ceremony for The Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl: Celebrate the outstanding achievements of teams and individuals across the various academic categories in the Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl. The ceremony honors excellence and intellectual curiosity demonstrated.

Quiz Bowl: Teams will engage in fast-paced, intellectually challenging preliminary rounds designed to test depth of knowledge and teamwork. Top-performing teams will advance to the final rounds of competition.

  • Math Quiz Bowl 
  • Physics Quiz Bowl
  • Biology Quiz Bowl 
  • Chemistry Quiz Bowl 
  • Economics Quiz Bowl

Sunday, April 12, 2026 : Solution Pitch & Quiz Bowl Championships

9:00am - 3:30pm

Solution Pitch Challenge Finalists Presentation: Eight finalist teams from Math & Physics track and Chemistry & Biology track, and four from Economics & Business Track will deliver their culminating solution presentations before a distinguished panel of faculty judges.

Quiz Bowl Finals: The brightest teams from each subject will advance to the final rounds of the quiz bowl.

Award Ceremony for Research & Quiz Bowls: Awards will honor the most outstanding research presentations and the top-performing Quiz Bowl teams for their scholarly distinction and collaborative spirit.

Closing Keynote: The event concludes with an inspiring keynote reflecting on innovation, leadership, and the pursuit of academic excellence

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Competition Timeline

Registration Deadlines and Participation Fees

Priority Deadline
Deadline: December 10, 2025
Fees: US$495 per scholar
Regular Deadline
Deadline: January 1, 2026
Fees: US$545 per scholar
Late Deadline
Deadline: February 1, 2026
Fees: US$595 per scholar
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Summit registration fees

Your registration fee includes full access to all summit sessions, workshops, and competitions.

To help you plan your visit, please be aware that attendees are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of their own 
visa, transportation, accommodation, and meals.

Where to Stay

We are pleased to offer exclusive group rates for Summit attendees at two hotels.
These special rates are available until the room block sells out.
Le Méridien Boston Cambridge
Modern luxury located in the heart of Central Square.
Book at Group Rate
Harvard Square Hotel
Convenient and comfortable, steps away from the university.
Book at Group Rate

Recognition

All participants will be awarded a certificate of Scholarly Engagement.
Participants will also receive their scores for Quiz Bowl and feedback on Research Competition.
Research Competition & Quiz Bowl
Champion
1st Runner Up
2nd Runner Up
Honor
Merit

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This summit is your exclusive, in-person gateway to experience Harvard University, participate in  competitions, and connect with brilliant minds, faculty, and students from around the world.

Register now to begin your journey at Harvard, expand your network, and forge lasting connections with an ambitious, global cohort of peers.

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