Harvard Model Congress
A civic engagement conference for high school students, run by Harvard undergraduates under the Harvard Model Congress umbrella, simulating the U.S. Congress and other parts of government.
SourceReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webHMC San FranciscoObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Founded in 2001, HMCSF is one of the best civic engagement conferences under the umbrella organization of Harvard Model Congress, the nation’s oldest government simulation conference run exclusively by undergraduates at …”
Other versions
A congressional simulation conference run entirely by Harvard undergraduates that lets American high school students and students abroad experience American government firsthand.
- Public webHarvard Model Congress - WikipediaObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Harvard Model Congress (HMC) is a congressional simulation conference that provides American high schools and students abroad to experience the American government firsthand. HMC is run entirely by Harvard undergraduates”
in which high school students from around the world conduct simulated sessions of the United States Congress.
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“in which high school students from around the world conduct simulated sessions of the United States Congress.”
How to join
Joining process unknown
Fall 2026 recruiting
Opens Oct 5, 11:59 PM EDT- Opens
Oct 5, 11:59 PM EDTReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webScholarships — HMC San FranciscoObserved Sep 30, 2026
“This year, we will distribute four tiers of scholarships based on an applicant's level of need demonstrated and the availability of funds:Level A: Full Hotel Cost & Delegate FeeLevel B: Half Hotel Cost & Delegate FeeLeve…”
- Deadline
Oct 5, 11:59 PM EDTReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webRegistration — HMC San FranciscoObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Applications are now open and will close October 5th, 2026 at 11:59PM ET.HMCSF is proud to offer generous scholarships for delegates with demonstrated financial need.”
- Process
ApplicationReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webScholarships — HMC San FranciscoObserved Sep 30, 2026
“This year, we will distribute four tiers of scholarships based on an applicant's level of need demonstrated and the availability of funds:Level A: Full Hotel Cost & Delegate FeeLevel B: Half Hotel Cost & Delegate FeeLeve…”
- Public webRegistration — HMC San FranciscoObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Applications are now open and will close October 5th, 2026 at 11:59PM ET.HMCSF is proud to offer generous scholarships for delegates with demonstrated financial need.”
- Apply
- docs.google.com
About
Founded in 2001, HMCSF is one of the best civic engagement conferences under the umbrella organization of Harvard Model Congress, the nation’s oldest government simulation conference run exclusively by undergraduates at Harvard College.
SourceReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webOur Mission — HMC San FranciscoObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Founded in 2001, HMCSF is one of the best civic engagement conferences under the umbrella organization of Harvard Model Congress, the nation’s oldest government simulation conference run exclusively by undergraduates at …”
Other versions
Founded in 2001, HMCSF is one of the best civic engagement conferences under the umbrella organization of Harvard Model Congress, the nation’s oldest government simulation conference run exclusively by undergraduates at Harvard College. First and foremost a teaching institution, HMC is also the most dynamic model congress simulation available to high school students.
- Public webHMC San FranciscoObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Founded in 2001, HMCSF is one of the best civic engagement conferences under the umbrella organization of Harvard Model Congress, the nation’s oldest government simulation conference run exclusively by undergraduates at …”
Harvard Model Congress (HMC) is a congressional simulation conference that provides American high schools and students abroad to experience the American government firsthand. HMC is run entirely by Harvard undergraduates; it is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operated independently of the university.
- Public webHarvard Model Congress - WikipediaObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Harvard Model Congress (HMC) is a congressional simulation conference that provides American high schools and students abroad to experience the American government firsthand. HMC is run entirely by Harvard undergraduates…”
Mission
First and foremost a teaching institution, offering high school students a model congress simulation in a small learning environment where they engage with Harvard undergraduates on pressing political and civic issues.
SourceReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webHMC San FranciscoObserved Sep 30, 2026
“First and foremost a teaching institution, HMC is also the most dynamic model congress simulation available to high school students.”
Activities
Running congressional committees simulating the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, National Security Council simulation, Supreme Court simulation, Federal Bureau of Investigation simulation, Hosting the HMCSF 2027 conference (January 15-17, 2027), Harvard Model Congress Boston conference, Harvard Model Congress San Francisco conference, Harvard Model Congress Middle East conference, Harvard Model Congress Asia conference, Harvard Model Congress Europe conference, Harvard Model Congress Latin America conference, Writing briefings and issue summaries for delegatesReported
Stated by a secondary source, or an official source we haven't re-checked recently.
- Public webOur Mission — HMC San FranciscoObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Our congressional committees - simulating the United States Senate and House of Representatives - allow delegates to debate, author, and pass legislation on relevant topics in a realistic simulation.”
Links
- Websitehmcsanfran.org/Likely official
8 unconfirmed links (not verified as the club's own)
- Scholarship Applicationdocs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK62IL9QF2PeG3Ki4b3sl7wpd4uq_9peY208FF75ijUmOYRw/viewformUnconfirmed
- Emailfaculty@hmcsanfran.orgUnconfirmed
- Emaildei@hmcsanfran.orgUnconfirmed
- Instagram@hmcsanfranUnconfirmed
- Instagram@hmcbostonUnconfirmed
- LinkedIn@harvard-model-congressUnconfirmed
- Wikipedia articleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_Model_CongressUnconfirmed
- Websiteharvardmodelcongress.orgUnconfirmed
Sources & freshness
Profile rebuilt| Source | Type | Facts | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Portal — HMC San Francisco | Public web | 1 | |
| Scholarships — HMC San Francisco | Public web | 5 | |
| Registration — HMC San Francisco | Public web | 4 | |
| Our Mission — HMC San Francisco | Public web | 5 | |
| HMC San Francisco | Public web | 7 | |
| Search (brave): "Harvard Model Congress" | Public web | 2 | |
| Harvard Model Congress - Wikipedia | Public web | 11 | |
| Wikipedia: List of Harvard College undergraduate organizations | Public web | 4 |
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