# McCombs Future Executive Academy The McCombs Future Executive Academy (MFEA) is a free six-day summer program at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Students live on campus and explore the major fields of business through interactive workshops, case competitions, and mentorship from current McCombs students, faculty, and corporate representatives. All educational, food, and boarding costs are covered by program funders; the 2026 session ran May 31-June 5 with applications due January 31. ## What You'll Do - Live on the UT Austin campus for six days - Rotate through workshops in finance, marketing, accounting, and management - Compete in a team case competition judged by business professionals - Network with McCombs faculty, student leaders, and corporate partners ## Who Should Apply Current high school sophomores and juniors nationwide. All applicants are considered regardless of background, and the program strongly encourages first-generation students and those who have overcome social or economic hardship. ## Outcomes Participants preview business school at a top-ranked public program, gain a case-competition credential and professional network, and leave with mentors inside McCombs - at zero cost to their families.