Baret Scholars is a global gap year for students between high school and university or taking a year away from university. The program combines seven regional journeys, lectures, Fellowships, advising, seminars and an individual Capstone Project. The current FAQ encourages applicants ages 17–22 worldwide.
Fall 2027 admissions, checked November 4, 2026: The admissions page announces 2027–2028 applications, with priority, regular and final rounds closing November 15, 2026, January 15, 2027 and May 15, 2027. Its wording is “apply before” each date; no cutoff time is given. Applications and interviews are reviewed throughout each round. Exact 2027–28 attendance dates were not published on the pages checked. Previously described September 2026–May 2027 timing remains unverified historical information, rather than a new-cycle schedule.
The tuition page lists US$64,500 tuition and US$30,000 travel fees, for a total of US$94,500. Program transportation, accommodation and daily breakfast are included. Current Jeanne Baret Scholarships offer up to US$30,000; limited need-based assistance generally covers more than one-third of tuition and fees. The FAQ says applicants choose either scholarship or need-based assistance, and must complete additional financial documentation for the latter. Older merit/support award ranges and a two-thirds need-based coverage claim are superseded by these current policies.
The application asks for activities, school performance and interests, plus a short response about a possible Capstone, Fellowship or motivation for the journey, followed by an interview. The Capstone proposal is not binding. The FAQ’s payment schedule is a sample: one-third at contract signing and later installments typically in April and June; actual terms are in the contract. No exact payment dates or full-cost award are promised here.