Wharton Leadership Ventures Update
[April 2021 Update] At this time, due to the current pandemic conditions, we do not have a timetable for 2021-22 MBA ventures. We are currently recruiting Venture Fellows for the upcoming year and this update provides some additional context on our vision & principles regarding the resumption of WLV programs.
WLV will continue to adhere to university guidelines regarding in-person programming. Until we can meet “in the field” together, we hope you stay safe and healthy.
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.
| Venture | Dates | Focus |
| Antarctica Trekking | Winter Break | Backpacking, Mountaineering, Glacier Travel, Winter Tent Camping |
| 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 |
| Isla Navarino | Winter Break | Multi-disciplinary, Backcountry Trekking |
| Patagonia Trekking | Spring Break | Backcountry Trekking, Raft-building |
| Tall Ships Sailing | Winter Break | Deep Ocean Sailing |
| Utah Canyoneering | Spring Break | Backcountry Trekking, Canyoneering |
| Small Crew Sailing | Spring Break | Caribbean Ocean Sailing |
| 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 CourseMatch system, students should input their true preferences for all ventures. There is no limit to the number of ventures that a student can select. For more information on Enrollment Policies, click here.
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.