Harvard Model United Nations is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious Model UN conference for high school students. It gathers thousands of high school students from over sixty countries around the world in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference aims to simulate the complexities of international relations, offering participants a transformative educational experience that prepares them to become future leaders.
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About the Program
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a high school during the time of the conference. College students are not eligible. Once accepted, students must be accompanied by a faculty advisor (teacher, university student, parent, administrator, or other adult 18 years or older). Delegations are capped at a maximum of 20 delegates. Applicants must be 13 years of age or older. Applicants must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a high school during the time of the conference.
Eligible Countries
All countries
How to Apply
Registration opens on June 1, 2026. Priority registration deadline is September 1, 2026, general registration deadline is October 1, 2026, and late registration deadline is December 1, 2026. Applications are submitted through the delegation portal.