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1 | Program | Type of Program | Description | Eligibility | Location | Format | Deadline | Program Timing | Program Cost | Financial Aid Details | |||
2 | College Matchpoint | Pre-college | This is a general database where you can browse a wide variety of topics based on the month you want to do the programs and the areas you may be interested in (writing, engineering, music, etc.) | Varies | Varies | ||||||||
3 | Summer Academy for Math & Science at Carneige Mellon | Pre-college | The program allows students to develop a deeper understanding of STEM via traditional classroom instruction, through hands-on projects, and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors. | - current Junior - at least 16 years old by the start of the program - must demonastrate financial need | Pittsburgh, PA | In-person (residential) | 3/15/23 | July 1, 2023 - August 5, 2023 (5 weeks) | Free | Because we are a fully funded, merit-based program for participants, demonstration of financial need is one of these factors. There is no option for participants to pay out of pocket tuition fees for this program, and documentation of financial need is required for application submission. Documentation includes either tax documents or a completed NACAC Application Fee Waiver signed by your high school guidance department. | |||
4 | Arizona State: Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication | Pre-college | Camp Cronkite, our summer enrichment media camp, allows high schoolers to dive head-first into media right here at the Cronkite School. By day, Cronkite faculty, staff and student counselors lead campers in hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art building on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus; then, campers retreat across the street to Taylor Place, our residential hall, for supervised R&R. | Arizona | In-person (residential) | 1/9/2023 | June 11-17, 2023 | $399/camper | $399 per camper by April 9, 2023 Need-based scholarships available! | ||||
5 | AAJA JCamp | Pre-college | The six-day training camp brings together culturally diverse students from across the nation to learn from veteran journalists and leading media executives. JCamp participants will receive hands-on training and produce multiplatform news packages for the program’s news site, JCamp Live. Since 2001, over 700 high school students have graduated from JCamp. Every year, AAJA receives hundreds of applications from all regions of the country. | - current freshmen, sophomores, juniors | In-person (residential) | 3/17/2023 | Free | All expenses covered including airfare | |||||
6 | The Game, Cinema, & Animation Summer Academy at DePaul | Pre-college | Students can pursue 4 different tracks: Film and TV Production, Game Development, Hand-Drawn Character Animation, 3D Modeling and Animation, Screenwriting (see the website for more details) | - current freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors | Chicago | In person (non-residential) | 6/24/2023 | July 10 - July 14, 2023 | $750 | A limited number of full and partial scholarships were available for those demonstrating financial need | |||
7 | HS Summer STEM Research Program | Pre-college | participate in an authentic STEMM research experience at a world-class research university for 6 weeks during the summer. You will gain hands-on experience in areas at the forefront of various STEMM fields, such as cancer immunology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, physics, quantum mechanics, bioengineering, electrical engineering, and more! | - current sophomores and juniors | UofI - Urbana-Champaign | In-person (residential) | 3/26/2023 | June 20 - July 28, 2023 | Transportation | There is no cost for selected applicants other than transportation to and from the University of Illinois campus. | |||
8 | Bard College Young Writers Workshop | Pre-college | the Young Writers Workshop focuses on using informal, playful, and expressive writing as a way to strengthen skills of language and thinking. Out of these informal writing activities, using techniques of peer response, students develop more polished pieces, ranging from personal narratives to short stories, poems, brief dramatic works, and experiments in creative nonfiction. | - current freshmen, sophomores and juniors | Massachusetts | In-person (residential) | Rolling Admission | July 9 - July 29, 2023 | $3,500 | Scholarships available, Dorothy West Scholarship | |||
9 | Brown Pre-College Programs | Pre-college | Multiple programs - look at website for more details | - current freshmen, sophomores and juniors | Providence, RI | In-person (residential) | Varies | Varies | Varies | Multiple Scholarships and fee waivers available | |||
10 | Carleton Liberal Arts Experience | Pre-college | The Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE) is a free, week-long summer academic program for high school students. CLAE supports 52 high school students who have just completed their sophomore year. CLAE Scholars experience the benefits of a liberal arts college education through classes in science, art, social studies, and technology. | - current sophomores | Minnesota | In-person (residential) | 4/14/2023 | July 15 - July 22 | Free | ||||
11 | Summer Enrichment at Howard | Pre-college | Howard University’s School of Business Summer Enrichment Programs introduces students to college life, teamwork, and fundamentals in four growing areas of business: Accounting, Information Systems, Actuarial Science, and Entrepreneurship. Each identified area provides significant opportunities for students to explore careers and progressive opportunities for professional development. The program combines classroom learning from the School of Business faculty, company site visits, and group presentations to prepare students with the practical skills and critical thinking abilities needed to benefit them in their future academic and professional endeavors. Each student in the Summer Enrichment Program will gain access to leadership, team building, college, and cultural enrichment activities. | - current sophomores and juniors | Washington DC | In-person (residential) | 4/1/2023 | July 17, 2023 - July 23, 2023 | Free | ||||
12 | Girls Who Code | Internship/Job | Students gain the computer science skills they need to make an impact and prepare for tech careers in our free, virtual summer programs. Summer program participants get exposure to tech jobs, meet leaders in tech careers, and find community in our supportive sisterhood; all while investing in their future self. | open to 9th-2th graders, ages 14-18 | Remote | Virtual | Free | In addition to a completely free program, we offer grants up to $300 and tech support for qualifying students. | |||||
13 | Kode with Klossy | Internship/Job | Kode With Klossy camps are a series of FREE 2-week coding-intensive camps. Our best-in-class curricula aim to not only teach students the fundamentals [and beyond] of coding, but spark a lifelong passion for STEAM. Scholars will complete the program with a new skill set and an incredible community of inspiring alumni to learn & grow with. | open to gender-nonconforming and female-identifying students ages 13-18 | Chicago | In person | Different 2 week blocks, but will be M-F 9-4pm | Free | |||||
14 | One Summer Chicago | Internship/Job | One Summer Chicago brings together government institutions, community-based organizations and companies to offer employment and internship opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14 to 24. | ages 14-24 | Chicago | In person | Rolling | Varies | Paid | ||||
15 | Lincoln Park Zoo | Internship/Job | Lincoln Park Zoo offers a variety of programs geared specifically to teens. Ever wondered what it’s like to work at a zoo? Enjoy teaching others? Then we have the program for you! | Varies | Chicago | In person | 3/20/23 | Summer | Paid | ||||
16 | Job1 The Rotary Club of Chicago | Internship/Job | Internships and mentorships to develop future leaders | see website | Chicago | In person | 3/16/2023 | April 8 - August 11 | Paid | ||||
17 | Kelley Women's Leadership Institute | Conference | The Kelley Women's Leadership Institute introduces young women to the college experience and business career opportunities.Participate in workshops with top Kelley School of Business faculty - Interact with Kelley alumni and current students - Explore a real-world business case project - Build leadership and communication skills - Connect with like-minded women interested in business | - current sophomores and juniors - minimum of a 3.5 GPA | Bloomington, Indiana | In-person (one day) | Multiple deadlines - check website | Multiple dates - check the website | Travel to and from Bloomington | The Kelley Women's Leadership Institute is funded by the Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program and corporate partners. Participants need to cover only transportation to and from Bloomington and personal expenses. All other program costs will be covered. | |||
18 | Kenyon College Camp 4 | Pre-college | Transitioning from high school to college is exciting and intimidating. Our program provides that space to recharge and gain momentum for the journey from high school to college, providing you with the tools and resources you need to graduate and meet the new environment of higher education with success. | - current sophomores and juniors | Ohio | In-person (residential) | 3/15/2023 | June 11- June 30 | $3,500 | Financial Aid Available | |||
19 | Pharm Step 1 at Howard | Pre-college | Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/2023pharmstep1 | - interest in pharmacy as a career - current sophomore and juniors - at least 2.75 GPA | Washington DC | In-person (residential) | 3/1-4/1 | June 20 - June 29 | |||||
20 | NYU Steinhardt | Pre-college | Every summer, high school to graduate students participate in NYU’s varied and exciting music and performing arts programs. Their programs vary from several instrumental performance programs including brass, Broadway percussion, improvisational jazz and piano, to vocal performance, music business and music technology. | Varies | NYC | In-person (residential) | Varies | Varies | |||||
21 | Purdue PREFACE | Pre-college | PREFACE stands for Pre-Freshman and Cooperative Education. It seeks to create a cooperative environment for students heading into their sophomore or junior year of high school who aspire to attend college. It is a 1-week, 1-credit residential summer workshop that focuses on college readiness with a strong emphasis on math and engineering projects. PREFACE is an early outreach strategy aiming to attract underrepresented students, i.e., African American, Native American, Hispanic American, to Purdue. Participants will learn more about engineering careers, see how engineers move the world forward, and discover, engage, and apply engineering principles through hands-on learning. They will live in one of Purdue University's world-class residence halls, meet current undergraduate and graduate engineering students, faculty, administrators, and learn about 15 unique engineering majors. | -current freshmen and sophomores | Indiana | In-person (residential) | 4/28 | June 25-June 30 | $1,324.55 | Financial Aid Available | |||
22 | Purdue MITE | Pre-college | MITE is now a four-week, two-credit college simulation program modeled after the Freshman Engineering Academic Boot Camp that focuses on college readiness with a strong emphasis on math and engineering projects. They will learn about our 15 unique engineering majors and a wide variety of potential engineering careers. We have seen an average improvement of SAT math scores of 90 points. | - current juniors | Indiana | In-person (residential) | 4/28 | July 9 - August 4 | $3,425.60 | Financial Aid Available | |||
23 | Engineering at Dayton | Pre-college | In-person residential Summer Engineering Experiences at the University of Dayton (SEE-UD) are here! We are offering in-person summer camps to rising high school seniors (class of 2024) and juniors (class of 2025). Our experiences will expose you to the world of engineering and student life at the University of Dayton. You will have the opportunity to explore the diverse fields of engineering through collaborative and interactive, faculty-led sessions. | - current sophomores and juniors - 3.0 GPA | Dayton | In-person (residential) | rolling, first-come, first-serve | Varies | $465 | ||||
24 | Illinois Tech | Pre-college | At Illinois Tech, we offer middle and high school students an opportunity to elevate their summer through Elevate College Prep. Through our one-of-a-kind program, you can take part in more than just a summer college prep programs—you’ll broaden your knowledge and skills through an array of academic offerings, hands-on experiences, and mentorship. | middle school and high school scholars | Chicago | Varies (virtual, in-person and residential programs offered) | 5/15/22 | Varies based on program | Varies | ||||
25 | UChicago Woodson Summer Scholars | Pre-college | Selected students are invited to apply for an opportunity to participate in a week-long enrichment program featuring interdisciplinary classes with leading faculty, tours of UChicago’s cutting-edge research facilities, and college application workshops. Students will also be exposed to the kinds of opportunities available in a large urban center for academic work and professional development through activities that showcase the city of Chicago. In the past, students have been able to attend improv shows, baseball games, architecture boat tours, and eat at some of Chicago’s most notable restaurants. | - current juniors | Chicago | In-person (residential) | 3/10/22 | July 9 - July 14 | Free | ||||
26 | Adroit Journal Summer Workshop | Pre-college | The Adroit Journal’s Summer Mentorship Program is an online program that pairs established writers with high school students (including graduating seniors) and gap year students (Classes of ’22 or ’23) interested in learning more about the creative writing processes of drafting, redrafting and editing. | - freshmen - seniors | Virtual | Virtual | 3/12/23 | June 19th - July 31st | $450 | ||||
27 | Northwest Medicine | Internship/Job | Northwestern Scholars Program allows for high school students to learn about careers in medicine across a wide variety of opportunities. | Varies | Chicago | In person | Varies | Varies | Paid opportunities & Free shadow opportunities | ||||
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