2026 Volvo Accelerator Program

Member Submission • December 15, 2025

This year’s program is open to all graduating seniors across the Lowcountry

Program Overview & Key Details:

  • Applications:
  • Application opens Monday, January 5
  • Deadline: Friday, January 23
  • Requirements: Two letters of recommendation and a video interview
  • Information Sessions:
  • January 13 and January 15 at Volvo Car University in Ridgeville (270 Three Point Dr, Ridgeville, SC 29472)
  • Program Dates:
  • Cohort 1: Feb 21, Mar 14, Apr 18, May 9
  • Cohort 2: Feb 28, Mar 21, Apr 25, May 16
  • VAP Graduation: Saturday, July 18
  • Eligibility:
  • Students must be 17 or older at program start and 18 by July 1, 2026


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