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1 | Program | Grade Level at Time of Application | GPA Minimum | Additional Eligibility Information | Program Focus | Program Type | Location | Deadline | |||||||||||||||||
2 | ACE Mentor Chicago | 10th, 11th, 12th | 2.5 unweighted | Design, construction, architecure, and college-focused sessions | Summer & After School | Chicago, IL | After school program: October 18, 2024 Summer program: check website in mid-May | ||||||||||||||||||
3 | Adler Planetarium Summer Internship | All | None listed | Available July 8 - August 14, 2024, Mon - Fri, 25 hours per week. Eligible to work in the United States. | Build real-world, transferable job skills through Adler Planetarium's 6-week PAID Summer Teen Internship opportunity! Duties could include using computers and audiovisual equipment to create space visualizations; assisting in science writing and communication, social media, and design/photography; promoting science education while learning marketing strategies; and conducting research to help reduce light pollution. | Summer | Chicago, IL | March 1st, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
4 | Adler Planetarium Teen Opportunities | All | None listed | Various opportunities in STEM, space exploration, leadership, and more | Summer or After School | Chicago, IL | Rolling deadlines | ||||||||||||||||||
5 | After School Matters | All | None listed | Enrichment opportunities in Arts, Leadership, Sports, and STEM run by skilled professionals. Includes a stipend. | Summer or After School | Chicago, IL | Fall applications open in late August Spring applications open in late November Summer applications open in mid-March | ||||||||||||||||||
6 | Anti-Cruelty Society Mentoring Program | 10th, 11th, 12th | 2.5 unweighted | Must have taken one biology course, must have serious interest in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or animal sciences | Pre-vet program to introduce scientific concepts in a college lecture format; learn from veterinary professionals; topics include diagnosis, animal surgery, shelter medicine, and animal behavior | School Year | Chicago, IL | Apply in March 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
7 | Bank of America Student Leaders Program | 11th, 12th | 3.0 unweighted | Legally authorized to work in the US; cannot be a family member of a BoA employee | Paid summer internship, leadership development, civic engagement | Summer | Chicago, IL, plus a week-long institute in Washington, D.C. | January 15, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
8 | Bottom Line College Access Program | 11th | 2.5 unweighted | Targeting lower income and/or first generation college students, A U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee / Asylee | Mentorship through the college & financial aid process | Summer & After School | Chicago, IL | Rolling admissions | |||||||||||||||||
9 | Carleton College Liberal Arts Experience | 11th | 3.0 unweighted | College bound sophomores who identify as African American or interested in African American culture | Courses in science, tech, art and social science, college readiness workshops, test prep | Summer | Northfield, MN | March 28,2025 | |||||||||||||||||
10 | Carnegie Mellon University AI Scholars | 11th | Strong academic record | Targeting underrepresented minorities, lower income students, or first generation college students | Artificial intelligence exploration; exposure to a world-renowned research university | Summer | Pittsburg, PA | March 1, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
11 | Carnegie Mellon University Computer Science Scholars | 10th | Strong academic record | Targeting underrepresented minorities, lower income students, or first generation college students | Computer science exploration; exposure to a world-renowned research university | Summer | Pittsburg, PA | March 1, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
12 | Carnegie Mellon University Math & Science Summer Academy | 11th | Strong academic record | Targeting underrepresented minorities, lower income students, or first generation college students | Rigorous science & engineering or computer science enrichment; exposure to a world-renowned research university | Summer | Pittsburg, PA | March 1, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
13 | Chicago Scholars | 11th | 3.0 unweighted | Targeting lower income and/or first generation college students | Mentorship through the college & financial aid process; college success & career networking support | Summer & After School | Chicago, IL | Priority deadline: January 15, 2025 Regular deadline: February 5,2025 | |||||||||||||||||
14 | Climate Leaders Fellowship | All | None listed | Designing and implementing community projects to reduce the impact and harms of climate change | School Year | Chicago, IL | September 23, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | Congressional Hispanic Caucus NextGen Latino Leadership Program | 10th, 11th | None listed | Preference given to Latinos with financial need | Civic engagement, American government, creating positive change in communities | Summer | January 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
16 | Denison Young Writer's Workshop | 10th, 11th | None listed | Creative writing, mentoring, cultural activities at Denison's campus | Summer | Denison, OH | March 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
17 | Digital Scholars Program | 11th, 12th | None listed | Demonstrate interest in Computer Science or tech-related fields | Intensive, free, 6-week pre-college program to building college and career readiness skills in areas such as Computer Science, Data Science, Mobile App Development, or Computer & Electrical Engineering | Summer | Chicago, IL | Spring 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
18 | Discover Computing | 9th, 10th | Designed to build a deeper and more diverse pool of students pursuing computer science and tech-related fields of study in Illinois. | Summer | Chicago, IL | Priority deadline: December 13, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
19 | Discovering Healthcare Careers Internship (DHC) | 11th, 12th | 2.75 unweighted | Must identify as Black/African American or Latino/Hispanic; be 17 by program start; and be legally authorized to work in the US (have a SSN or DACA) | Internship through Lurie Children's Hospital to shadow medical profressionals and develop clinical and workforce | Summer | Chicago, IL | Application open: November 15, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
20 | Exelon Foundation STEM Academy for Young Women | 10th, 11th | Female identifying applicants | Free, week-long in-person event hosted on UIC's campus. Learn from women working in STEM and business leaders. Visit energy facilities. Explore sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change. Connect with like-minded peers. | Summer | Chicago, IL | Spring 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
21 | FBI Chicago Explorer Program | All | 2.5 unweighted | Learn about duties and mission of the FBI, civic responsibility, and leadership | School Year | Chicago, IL | Application window: January 15 - April 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
22 | Future Founders | All | None listed | Learn how to create and pitch your own business idea all while getting paid as a Be Your Own Boss Intern! Over four weeks, you’ll get a crash course in entrepreneurship and work with awesome teens from across the city to build a business of your own. | School Year | Chicago, IL | January 3, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
23 | Girl Security National Fellows | 11th | None listed | Open to students who identify as a girl, woman, or gender minority; US citizen or permanent resident | Security pathways across government, business, technology, and more! | School year | Virtual | September 22, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
24 | Girls in the Game | All | None listed | Open to student who identify as female | Sports-based youth and leadership development. Other activities include field trips, interviews with business leaders, professional and personal development workshops, and scholarship opportunities. | School Year & Summer | Chicago, IL | Rolling admissions | |||||||||||||||||
25 | Girls Who Code Summer Immersion | 9th, 10th, 11th | None listed | Open to students who identify as female or non-binary | Computer science, real world projects, connecting to female engineers and entrepreneurs | Summer | Chicago, IL | Winter 2024/2025 | |||||||||||||||||
26 | Georgetown University Pre-College Online Program | All | None listed | An opportunity to explore certain subjects before college. | School Year & Summer | Online | Rolling admissions | ||||||||||||||||||
27 | GSTEM's Spring 2025 Online Data Science class | 11th, 12th | None listed | No prior experience in data science necessary, must have taken or be taking pre-calculus and an introductory computer science course, must be a US citizen, course rate: $2,370 | This course introduces ideas and techniques in modern data analysis, including interpreting and visualizing data, using data to build mathematical models, and assessing the validity of models and their predictions. The course is hands-on and data-centric, and will give students the opportunity to analyze data and create models. | Course Dates: February 3 – May 5, 2025 | Online | December 15, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
28 | Healthcare Youth Pathways Directory | All | Varies | Varies | Online directory to find mutliple healthcare-related programs and internships. Search by career path, location, grade level, paid opportunities, etc. | Varies | Varies | Varies | |||||||||||||||||
29 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund's Youth Leadership Institute | 11th | 3.0 unweighted | Identify as being of Hispanic heritage; must be U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, or DACA | College access & empowerment | Summer | Winter 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
30 | Illinois Tech Summer Programs | 9th, 10th, 11th | None listed | Daytime and residential programs on Illinois Tech's campus in areas such as architecture, biology, business, chemistry, computer science, law, robotics, psychology, and more. | Summer | Chicago, IL | May 2025 or until programs are full | ||||||||||||||||||
31 | Marwen Art Classes | All | None listed | Cannot afford to pay for art classes. Can commit to a full session once registered. | Marwen’s no-cost programs exist for young artists in Chicago who want to explore visual arts, can commit to a multi-week art class, are in 6th-12th grades, and do not have access to arts programming due to financial and systemic barriers | School Year & Summer | Chicago, IL | Fall classes: August deadline Spring classes: January deadline Summer classes: June deadline | |||||||||||||||||
32 | Marwen Art@Work Summer Internship | Ages 16 - 18 | None listed | Valid SSN or employment tax ID number; vaccinated against Covid-19; able to commit to the full schedule (see website) | 5-week paid summer internship in arts-related organizations or businesses for young people to explore their next steps, learn about different creative career pathways, and envision their futures. | Summer | Chicago, IL | April 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
33 | Medicina Academy Apprentice Program (MAAP) at UIC | 9th, 10th, 11th | 3.0 unweighted | Hispanic/Latino origin or interested in medical careers that serve the Latino community; know at minimum conversational Spanish | Preparation for aspiring physicians; students take part in medical labs, higher education courses, and career development sessions | School Year | Chicago, IL | Application opens in January 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
34 | Minds Matter Chicago | 9th | 3.0 unweighted | Qualify for Federal Free/Reduced Lunch Program; willing to commit to a three-year program | College prep, mentoring, and summer program experiences | Multi-year with School Year & Summer Commitments | Chicago, IL & out-of-state summer programs | March 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
35 | National Museum of the American Latino Young Ambassador Program | 12th | 3.25 unweighted | U.S. citizen or permanent resident; be enrolled in college for the fall; record of service and enagagement with the Latino community. | Internship designed to foster Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution Includes a one-week training seminar in Washington D.C. (all expenses covered). The internship itself does not cover housing or meals, so applicants should apply to a site where they can live with family and friends. | Summer internship | Various, plus one-week in Washington D.C. | April 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
36 | NorthShore Hospital Volunteer Opportunities | Must be 16 years old | None listed | Volunteer a minimum of four hours per shift (Must complete a minimum of 200 hours to fulfill obligation) Summer Requirements: Volunteer a minimum of 100 hours. See website for more requirements. | Help make a difference for someone in need. At NorthShore there are a variety of ways that you can get involved, from participating in community events to volunteering at one of our hospitals or medical offices. | School Year & Summer | Chicago and surrounding area | No deadline | |||||||||||||||||
37 | Northwestern Academy | 9th, 10th | 3.0 unweighted | Willing to commit to a three-year program, and meet ONE of these criteria: Qualify as low-income, first generation college student, OR from an ethnic group underrepresented in higher education | College prep, mentoring, and summer program experiences | Multi-year with School Year & Summer Commitments | Evanston, IL | March 21st, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
38 | Northwestern College Bridge | 11th | 3.5 unweighted | College courses with undergradate students on Northwestern's campus; earn college credit | Summer | Evanston, IL | April 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
39 | Northwestern Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program (HPREP) | All | None listed | Exposure to medical school curriculum, health careers, and healthcare professionals | School Year | Chicago, IL | December 20, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
40 | Northwestern Hospital Volunteer Opportunities | Must be 16 years old | None listed | 18 years old+ to volunteer at Northwestern Memorial downtown. See website for more requirements. | Volunteering at a hospital gives you an opportunity to use your talents to make a real impact on your community. While your generous gift of time helps others feel relaxed and welcome, it also benefits you in many ways as you learn new skills and gain experiences. | School Year & Summer | Chicago and surrounding area | No deadline | |||||||||||||||||
41 | Northwestern HS Institute Debate Program | 9th, 10th, 11th | Typical candidate is in the top 30% of their class | Debate camp with opportunities for lecture, breakout sessions and lab groups, argument research, and tournament preparatoin | Summer | Evanston, IL | Application opens in January 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
42 | Northwestern HS Institute Film & Video Program | 10th, 11th | Typical candidate is in the top 30% of their class | Experience a top collegiate film program with concentrations in acting on camera, screenwriting, or film production | Summer | Evanston, IL | Early deadline: January 10, 2025 Regular deadline: March 14, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
43 | Northwestern HS Institute Theatre Arts Program | 11th | Typical candidate is in the top 30% of their class | Stage performance and design with professional theatre practioners | Summer | Evanston, IL | Early deadline: January 2, 2025 Regular deadline: February 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
44 | Northwestern Medicine Discovery Program | 10th, 11th | 3.0 unweighted | Willing to commit to a two-year program | Exposure to healthcare careers, guest speakers, tours, and hands-on projects | School Year | Chicago, IL | September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
45 | Princeton LEDA Scholars | 11th | 3.5 unweighted | Targeting lower income or first generation college students; Dreamers must have DACA status | College admissions, test prep, college-level writing, and leadership development | Summer, plus senior year advising sessions and support during college | Princeton, NJ | December 11th, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
46 | Princeton Summer Journalism | 11th | 3.5 unweighted | Qualify for Federal Free/Reduced Lunch Program | Investigative reporting, writing & editing, career exploration, college readiness workshops, and college advising | Summer, plus senior year advising sessions | Princeton, NJ | February 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
47 | Rotary Club of Chicago Job1 Summer Internship | 11th and 12th | None listed | 8-week paid summer internship working with a Chicago company or non-profit organization; get valuable leadership, service, and workforce experience. | Summer | Chicago, IL | March 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
48 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago College Arts Access Program | 9th | Willing to commit to a three-year program | Early college program for students dedicated to studying art and design | Multi-year during School Year | Chicago, IL | April 4, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
49 | Teach Chicago Tomorrow | 12th | None listed | Teach Chicago Tomorrow supports students as they earn their bachelor’s degree in education by providing them mentorship, financial support, and a clear pathway to becoming a CPS teacher. | School Year | Chicago, IL | Application opens on September 10, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
50 | TurnUp: Civic and Activism Remote Internship | All | None listed | Join our remote team of mission-driven young people from all around the country to help amplify youth civic engagement and civic participation on the issues you care about. | Year-round | Remote | Rolling | ||||||||||||||||||
51 | UI Health Volunteer Opportunities | 16 years old minimum | None listed | Must pass drug screening and background check | Multiple volunteer opportunities such as greeting, playing music, or assisting in various areas such the Cancer Center or NICU. Requires a commitment of 8 hours per month for at least 12 months. | Year-round | Chicago, IL | No deadline | |||||||||||||||||
52 | University of Chicago Collegiate Scholars | 9th | Typical candidate is in the top 10% of their class | College prep, mentoring, and summer program experiences | Multi-year with School Year & Summer Commitments | Chicago, IL | February 7th, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
53 | University of Chicago Data Science Institute Summer Lab Program | All | None listed | Must be authorized to work in the U.S. to be considered for this program | Paid 10-week summer research program focused on data science in various domains, including computer science, social science, climate & energy policy, public policy, materials science, and biomedical research | Summer | Chicago, IL | January 12, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
54 | University of Chicago Data4All High School Workshop | All | None listed | 8-week workshop at the University of Chicago to build your data science toolkit; use real-world, professional grade data science tools and datasets; learn Python programming language; work on case studies; hear from guest speakers; and learn about career pathways. | School Year | Chicago, IL | Applications will available around late January to early February 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
55 | University of Chicago Medicine Chicago EYES on Cancer | 10th, 11th, 12th (at least 16 years old at start of the program) | None listed | United States citizen or permanent resident Ability to commit to the full two-year program, including 8-week research experiences (40 hours/week) for two consecutive summers and monthly enrichment activities during the academic year (2-4 hours/month) | For two consecutive summers, EYES participants work full time in the laboratories of established cancer researchers at the university. Rigorous research training is complemented with a cancer-based summer lecture series, year-round career development and skill-building workshops, and a network of faculty and peer mentors dedicated to participants’ success. The program culminates in a research symposium to showcase participants’ work across basic, translational, clinical, and population-based areas of cancer research. | Summer | Chicago, IL | December 2, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
56 | University of Chicago Space Explorers Program | 9th, 10th | 3.0 unweighted | Motivated students with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to STEM-related coursework and activities | Free science enrichment program which focuses on astronomy and physics; industry and lab tours; field trips and college trips. Includes Saturday sessions and a summer institute. | School Year & Summer | Chicago, IL | February 7, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
57 | University of Chicago Summer Enrichment Programs | 9th, 10th, 11th | None listed | Varies | Free, one-week programs in a variety of subject areas, including quantum science, entrepreneurship, economics, climate & energy policy, and more! | Summer | Chicago, IL | March 5, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
58 | University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC) STEM Scholars | All | None listed | Science knowledge through challenging hands-on activities and excite them about potential STEM majors and careers. | School Year & Summer | Chicago, IL | Sign up to be notified of application for Fall 2024 program | ||||||||||||||||||
59 | University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC) Women in Engineering Summer Program | 11th, 12th | 3.2 unweighted | Female-identifying; As and Bs in math & science classes; STEM club involvement | FREE, non-residential program, that offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn about engineering through hands-on projects and corporate partner visits. Prior experience is NOT required and participants will receive a financial stipend upon successful completion of the program! | Summer | Chicago, IL | March 31st, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
60 | University of Illinois Discovering STEM Program | 10th, 11th | B average in math and science classes | STEM fields, including plant, animal and veterinary sciences, ecology & conservation, and healthcare on the U of Illinois campus | Summer | Champaign, IL | April 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
61 | University of Southern California Bovard Scholars | 11th | 4.0 weighted | Demonstrate financial need and have taken AP courses | Intensive summer workshop focused on selective college admissions, test prep, and career goals; virtual support sessions on college and financial aid during senior year | Summer, plus senior year advising sessions | Los Angeles, CA | January 17, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
62 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger Summer Scholars | 9th, 10th, 11th | None listed | Residential learning opportunity across a wide variety of academic interests. Example classes include government & politics, philosophy, sports & media, and veterinary science. Full and partial scholarships are available based on financial need. | Summer | Madison, WI | Financial aid/scholarship deadline: April 1, 2025 https://precollege.wisc.edu/financial-information/ Application deadline: May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
63 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Engineering Summer Program | 10th, 11th | 3.0 unweighted | Strong interest in math, science, and engineering; must be a US citizen or permanent resident | Interactive engineering curriculum with hands-on workshops, visits to industry sites, and mentoring from faculty while living on the UW campus | Summer | Madison, WI | Application open January 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
64 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Virtual Engineering Summer Program | 9th | Strong interest in math, science, and engineering; must be a US citizen or permanent resident | Virtual program to explore the field of engineering | Summer | Online | Application open January 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
65 | Where There Be Dragons Summer & Gap Programs | 9th (must be 15 yrs old), 10th, 11th, 12th | Summer and gap year programs that are rooted in responsible travel and immersive, hands-on experiences | Summer, gap year | Locations vary | Deadlines vary based on location | |||||||||||||||||||
66 | Young Ambassadors Program | 12th | 3.25 | Authorized to work in US, plan to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college | The Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) is a nationally recognized program for graduating high school seniors that fosters the next generation of community-conscious leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources. | Summer | 1 week in Washington DC, locations vary for other 4 weeks. | April 11, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
67 | Young Leaders Summit | 11th | 3.0 unweighted | Qualify as low-income; must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or DACA | College empowerment program to provide tools to successfully apply to competitive colleges and access scholarships and financial aid | Summer | Locations may vary | March 29, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
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