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Programs preparing talented teenagers to have a positive impact at university and with their career.

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Uni. prep. and support

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Ages 15-19

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Five Week Online Courses

Five hours per week with outstanding young people, all seeking to apply their talents and interests for good!

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The Mathematics of Morality

How you can use mathematics and quantitative careers to best help others and multiply your positive impact?

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Biology for a Better Tomorrow

How you can use biology to best help others and improve the future, from morally-motivated medicine to revolutionary research?

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History to Shape History (for the better)

How you can use the lessons of history to make a positive impact and steer humanity onto a better path?

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Dilemmas and Dangers in AI

How can you steer cutting-edge AI technology toward benefits for humanity?

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Follow-Up Opportunities

We help our top course participants secure expert mentorship, next-step fellowships, scholarships, grants, and uni. and career advising. Learn more here.

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What do our students say?

“Perhaps the most impactful programme I’ve ever done. I explored how to maximise my impact.”

“It was a really good experience to be surrounded by so many smart & inspirational people.”

“Leaf led me to change my degree subject and consider Oxford University; I’ve now got an offer.”

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