BOP Leadership Summit - Purdue Business

The BOP Leadership Summit (BLS) is an opportunity for high school students to explore the world of business and Purdue's Daniels School of Business. The BLS experience encourages and invests in the leadership skills and individual potential within every student attending the summit. BLS's primary goal is to ensure that students realize their leadership potential and leave campus as equipped, empowered and inspired young leaders. Take your next giant leap with us this summer!

The BOP Leadership Summit will take place on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. Applications are now open.

This one-day camp will give students an inside view of the Daniels School of Business, but more importantly, it will encourage them to see themselves as the great leaders of tomorrow.

- Darren Henry, Managing Director, Dr. Cornell A. Bell Business Opportunity Program

Purdue awaits you.

The BOP Leadership Summit is a fun experience for top high school students across the country. BLS aims to equip, empower and inspire high school freshmen and sophomores through innovative and unique programming. Participants will receive development that allows them to become better leaders, discover ways to positively impact their schools and communities, learn about working with others and understand more about applying to and attending college.

Attend the one-day summit and leave with new skills and knowledge that will impact your life for years to come. Your on-campus experience will be packed with opportunities to meet business leaders, future classmates, and more. There is no cost to attend the BOP Leadership Summit.

Application criteria

The BOP Leadership Summit targets high school students from underrepresented minority groups.

To be considered, applicants must:

Be a current high school freshman or sophomore
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

online application

Applications for the 2025 BOP Leadership Summit (May 10, 2025) are now open.

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Contact Us: bop@purdue.edu

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