Alpha Scholars — Programa de Investigación en Ciencias Sociales

About the program

Alpha Scholars is a social-science research program for bright high-school students who want to go beyond the traditional curriculum. Participants work with university mentors to design and execute their own research project in areas such as behavioral economics, psychology, sociology, or political science. At the end of the program, students present their findings and have the opportunity to publish them.

The program is fully online, accessible from Peru, and need-based scholarships are available.

Areas of focus

• Behavioral Economics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Political Science
• Research

Eligibility & application guide

• High-school students aged 14–18.
• Need-based scholarships available.
• Application must be in English.

Process overview

• Visit alphascholars.org and apply online.
• If accepted, you are paired with a university mentor.
• Design and conduct your research project.
• Present your findings and explore publication opportunities.

Apply now at alphascholars.org

Application deadline: varies—check alphascholars.org for details.