Program Application for the 2025 Public Policy Summer Academy

Program Application for the 2025 Public Policy Summer Academy - Making the Rules that Rule Us

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Making the Rules that Rule Us: An Introduction to Public Policy Summer Academy! This program is for high school students passionate about societal change, public policy, data analysis, and making a difference in the world. No prior experience in policy studies or economics is required—just a desire to learn and make an impact. Any student who has completed 8th grade before the program begins is eligible to apply.

The following materials are required for the Admissions Committee to review your application. Please note that you will need to complete and submit the form in one sitting. Progress cannot be saved to revisit later. All questions are required unless marked as optional.

Most recent school transcript
Statement of purpose (300 words max)
Resume with list of extracurricular activities and personal achievements
English proficiency scores (as needed)
Parent/Legal Guardian Confirmation Response*

*Parent/Guardian confirmation emails will be sent to the parent or guardian on file once you submit your application. Your application is not considered complete until we receive the Parent/Guardian Confirmation Email.

If you have any questions regarding the program application details, please email the Program Lead, Ashley Mayer, at amayer01@uchicago.edu. For other questions regarding the Hong Kong campus and logistics, please email hkprogram@uchicago.edu.

Application Form for 2025 Hong Kong Public Policy Summer Academy

Applicant and Legal Guardian Contact Information

Please list your name here as it appears on your legal identification (passport, driver's license, national ID, etc.). You may use the "Preferred" name field to indicate the name you prefer to be called.

First (Given) Name

Last (Family) Name

Preferred First (optional)

Birthdate

Email Address

Phone Number

Hong Kong Identity Card Number [Format: A123456(7)]

How did you hear about this program?

Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Legal Guardian Contact Information

Legal Guardian First Name

Legal Guardian Last Name

Relationship to Applicant

Legal Guardian Email

Legal Guardian Phone Number

Education Information

High School

Grade / Year of Secondary Education

9th Grade / First Year

10th Grade / Second Year

11th Grade / Third Year

12th Grade / Fourth Year

Expected High School Graduation Date

Language Information

English has been a primary language of communication and schooling for me since childhood.

Languages spoken at home (Optional)

Please upload a PDF copy of your English test score report (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo).

Statement of Interest

Please provide a motivation statement (maximum 300 words) describing why you want to join the program and how it will benefit your future development.

Resume

Please upload a PDF copy of your resume that includes details of extracurricular activities and personal achievements.

Transcript

Please upload a copy of your most recent school transcript. You must include a transcript for all classes taken in high school for grades 9, 10, and 11, as applicable. Rising high school freshman who have completed 8th grade should submit a grade report for that year of schooling.

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Program Application for the 2025 Public Policy Summer Academy - Making the Rules that Rule Us

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