Please find the slide deck from the September 2022 info session here.”
Leadership Ventures are experiences that facilitate self-discovery, leadership, and character development. Participants are able to step out of their comfort zone, exceed personal limitations, and experience leadership firsthand. There are two types of Leadership Ventures: Expeditions and Intensives.
The Behrman Scholarship Program and its partner program the Behrman Fellowship Program increase access for Wharton MBA students to leadership development opportunities. Scholarships for the Leadership Ventures are awarded annually for expedition-based Ventures. Available funding from the Behrman Scholarship Scholarship Program provides a subsidy to offset the trip fees. There is one scholarship seat per expedition.
Complete this form to be considered for a Spring Break Expedition Scholarship seat. *Application will open October 31 and close November 11.
The calendar of WLV Expeditions for 2022-23 is as follows:
WINTER
Tall Ships Sailing – St. Croix: December 29 – January 6
Patagonia – Isla Navarino: December 28 – January 5
Mountain to Sea – New Zealand: December 29 – January 5
Andes Mountaineering: December 29 – January 5
SPRING
Andes Mountaineering: March 4-11
Atacama Multisport: March 4-11
Patagonia – Cerro Castillo: March 4-11
Small Crew Sailing – British Virgin Islands: March 4-11
Patagonia – Pumalin: March 4-11
| Venture | Dates | Focus |
| Atacama Desert | Spring Break | Multi-disciplinary, Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Summit Attempt |
| Andes Mountaineering | Winter Break & Spring Break | High-altitude Mountaineering, Backpacking,Glacier/Snow Travel |
| Patagonia Isla Navarino | Winter Break | Multi-disciplinary, Backcountry Trekking |
| Patagonia Cerro Castillo | Spring Break | Backcountry Trekking, Raft-building |
| Tall Ships Sailing | Winter Break | Deep Ocean Sailing |
| Patagonia Pumalin | Spring Break | Backcountry Trekking |
| Small Crew Sailing | Spring Break | Caribbean Ocean Sailing |
| Mountain to Sea | Winter Break | Multi-disciplinary, backcountry trekking, mountain biking, rafting |
| Venture | Dates | Focus |
| FDNY Intensive | Fall & Spring | Firefighting Simulation |
| Quantico Military Intensive | Fall & Spring | Military Simulation, Ropes Course, Combat Course |
More Venture Resources
Financial Aid
There is one scholarship seat per expedition. Eligibility is determined through the MBA Financial Aid Office.
Policies and FAQs
In the Terra Dotta registration system, students should input their true preferences for all ventures.
We are here to help.
We encourage you to speak to any Venture Fellow or Associate Director Jules Roy.
Apply for a Fellowship
Venture Fellows are selected in March of your first year to serve in your second year. Go to the Venture Fellows page for more information. Prior participation in a Wharton Leadership Venture is not necessary.