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University of Pennsylvania runs 2 checked opportunities for children on WiWit, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

About

The University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Penn, is a private Ivy League research university founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740 in Philadelphia. Penn is recognized as one of America's oldest universities and maintains a commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary education, and accessible higher education through its all-grant financial aid policy. Penn comprises 16 schools spanning four undergraduate and twelve graduate and professional programs, serving approximately 24,200 full-time students with a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. The university is a founding member of the Association of American Universities. Through the Penn International Affairs Association, the university organizes the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC), which has expanded internationally to India, China, Peru, and Vietnam, fostering global leadership and diplomacy skills among high school students worldwide.

Affiliations

Ivy LeagueAssociation of American Universities (founding member)Penn International Affairs Association

Programs Offered

  • ILMUNC (Ivy League Model United Nations Conference)
  • UPMUNC (University of Pennsylvania Model United Nations Conference)
  • Student Diplomat Program

Achievements

  • Consistently ranked among top universities globally
  • Endowment of over $24 billion
  • Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740
  • ILMUNC running for over 40 years with international editions

Leadership

  • J. Larry Jameson , President (University of Pennsylvania)

Opportunities from University of Pennsylvania

Program

Penn Arts and Sciences High School Programs

by University of Pennsylvania

A two-week residential forensic science academy at the University of Pennsylvania for 10th and 11th graders, covering DNA analysis, toxicology, and mock crime scene investigations.

👶For children ages 15–16
📍In-person event
💰$6,700 registration

What your child could gain:

Dna analysisToxicologyFingerprinting and trace evidence
Program

Ivy League Model United Nations Conference India (ILMUNC India)

by University of Pennsylvania

Three-day residential Model UN conference in India organized by the University of Pennsylvania, featuring 10+ committees and Ivy League academic standards

👶For children ages 13–18
📍In-person event
💰₹10,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Public speakingDiplomacyNegotiation

Contact Information

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