Academic opportunities do not have to be limited to just the regular school year. If you are interested in additional academic challenges and personal enrichment consider taking advantage of the Summer Enrichment Opportunities. Many colleges and universities offer special programs for high school students. These pre-college programs tend to be academic in nature. These programs offer students a chance to take college level courses or college prep courses all while experiencing life on a college campus. Some programs are locally based in Chicago or Illinois; some programs are domestic (United States based) and some are held in international locations such as France or Italy.  Summer enrichment programs offer unique experiences, a wide selection of campus activities, career exploration, networking and social activities. Explore the many opportunities listed below by visiting the program’s websites. The Hewitt College and Career Center will continue to update the listing as more summer opportunities become available. If you are unsure about a particular summer opportunity contact your counselor with any questions or concerns. If you have a first-hand experience with a summer enrichment program and would like to share that information with the Lane Tech College Prep community, contact Ms. Console in the Hewitt College and Career Center, room 135.

 

 

Name: Accounting Leaders of Tomorrow

 

Location: Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL

 

Application deadline: May 2

 

Program date: June 19-25

 

Website: http://www.iwu.edu/~accounting/ALOT.htm

 

Description: The Accounting Leaders of Tomorrow Program is geared towards high-achieving rising juniors and seniors from Chicago and Detroit area high schools who are interested in exploring careers in accounting and business. The program also provides students the opportunity to experience college life on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois. In addition to exploring career opportunities in accounting and business, you will participate in a week long business simulation, attend workshops on applying to college, securing financial aid, managing your time, writing resumes, and succeeding in business. The program will allow you to experience life in a residence hall, visit campus cultural centers and gain insight from current college students.

 

Cost: Free

 

Eligibility: 10^th & 11^th grade

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Location: Chicago, IL (The Illini Center, 200 South Wacker Drive)

 

Application deadline: March 1^st ($20 application fee)

 

Program date: June 18 – 29, 2012

 

Website: http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1187

 

Description: AdCamp is unique - like the ideas you have every day. AdCamp is unlike any other summer camp. You'll learn about brand communications, and you'll work on a real project for a client. You'll explore what makes a person tick, how best to talk to people, and what goes into making a great advertisement – through class sessions and industry visits. You'll interact with professors and college students from either the University of Illinois Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising or Howard University and professionals throughout the advertising and media business. They'll guide you through your client project, which you'll present on the last day of camp.

Cost: $1,200 (Scholarships Available)

 

 

 

Location: Chicago, IL

 

Application deadline: Applications are available in April

 

Program date:

 

Website: http://www.anticruelty.org/veterinarymentors/

 

Description: The Anti-Cruelty Society, in partnership with The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, offers an exciting program for high school students with a serious interest in veterinary medicine or animal science related careers. The Veterinary Mentoring Program is an academic program that introduces students to the many areas of science that they will encounter in veterinary school. Students attend seminars one Saturday a month at which they explore various topics and learn how clinical science is used in diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease in animals. They also become exposed to what college level course work will be like.

 

Cost: Free

 

Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in 10th through 12th grade and have completed at least one biology course. Students must have at least a 3.00 overall grade point average verified by a teacher or guidance counselor (or equivalent if using a different grading scale). Students must have a serious interest in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or animal related sciences and a proven aptitude for science. Students must be able to attend a two hour seminar one Saturday per month at The Anti-Cruelty Society.

 

Name: Bank of America Student Leaders Program

 

Location: Chicago, IL

 

Application deadline: January 25, 2012. (8 p.m. Eastern Time).

 

Program date: 8 weeks in summer- dates to be determined

 

Website: http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_studentleaders

Description: Do you have what it takes to be a Bank of America Student Leader? If you are a student with a passion for improving your community, we would like to help you turn that passion into action. We are looking for leaders who are high school juniors and seniors in the US.

The Student Leaders selected will participate in: An eight-week paid internship at a charitable organization and a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (July) to gain valuable civic, social and business leadership skills (all expenses paid as part of the Student Leaders Program)

 

Cost: Free

 

Eligibility: To be considered as a Student Leader you must: Currently be a junior or senior in high school; Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (July); Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local charitable organization

Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; Be a student in good standing at his/her school. Please Note: Bank of America employees or members of their immediate family (e.g., children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews) are not eligible for nomination.

 

Name: Barnard College – Writing in the City Pre College Program

 

Location: New York, NY

 

Application deadline: All application materials must be received by May 9, 2012

Program dates: Four Week Liberal Arts Program (June 24 - July 21); One Week Liberal Arts Intensive (June 24 - June 29); Young Women's Leadership Institute (July 8 - July 15); Dance in the City (July 8 - July 15)

 

Website: www.barnard.edu/precollege

 

Cost: $50 application fee; $1850 (1 week programs); $4950 (4 week programs); Young Women's Leadership Institute ($2,400); financial aid is available

 

 

Name: Barnard College – Young Women’s Leadership Institute

 

Location: New York, NY

 

Application deadline: All application materials must be received by May 10, 2012

 

Program date: Young Women's Leadership Institute (July 8 - July 15); Dance in the City (July 8 - July 15)

 

Website: www.barnard.edu/precollege

 

Cost: $50 application fee; $1850 (1 week programs); $4950 (4 week programs); Young Women's Leadership Institute ($2,400); financial aid is available

 

 

Name: Boston Conservatory High School and Collegiate Intensive Programs

 

Location: Boston, MA

 

Application deadline: May 4^th

 

Program date: June 24^th – August 4^th (depends on program)

 

Website: http://www.bostonconservatory.edu/high-school-and-collegiate-intensive-programs

 

Description: The Boston Conservatory offers summer intensive programs for high school and college students on a performing arts degree track (dance, musical theatre, vocal/choral, music composition and brass performance).

 Cost: $2,035 (vocal/choral, music composition and brass performance); $2,250 (musical theatre and dance);

 

Eligibility: The summer programs are for students 15 – 18 years old. See the specific program for their age requirements.

 

 

Name: Boston University Summer Term

 

Location: Boston, MA

 

Application deadline: Registration begins May 21, 2012 ($50 Fee)

 

Program date: Session 1 begins May 22, 2012 & Session II begins July 2, 2012

 

Website: http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/index.shtml

 

Cost: Tuition varies based on program $1175 (Summer Preview); $3360 (Summer Challenge); $3600 (Research Internship in Science and Engineering); $4520 (High School Honors). Additional fees for course registration, lab and  room and board.

 

Eligibility: The summer term programs are for students entering 9^th - 12^th grade in the Fall 2012.

 

Name: B.R.I.D.G.E – Academic Leadership Program

 

Location: Wheaton College – Wheaton, IL

 

Application deadline: March 1, 2012

 

Program date: June 24^th – July 21^st, 2012

 

Website: http://wheaton.edu/BRIDGE

 

Description: Experience college life, Christian community and academic enrichment while you earn a Wheaton College scholarship. B.R.I.D.G.E (Building Roads to Intellectual Diversity and Greater Education) is an intensive four week residential academic enrichment and leadership program that brings together first-generation college bound low income or African-American or Latino students who are interested in preparing for admission to college.

 

Cost: Program: Free of charge for all participants.

 

Eligibility: To qualify for B.R.I.D.G.E students must be able to commit to the two summer program participation , demonstrate a commitment to the Christian faith and meet at least one of the following criteria: first-generation college bound, low income, African-American or Latino. The program takes place over two summers so you must currently be a sophomore. 

 

Name: California College of the arts – Pre College

 

Location: Oakland, CA

 

Application deadline: March 16 ($75 fee)

 

Program date: June 25-July 20

 

Website: www.cca.edu/precollege

 

Cost: Tuition $2,750 (Financial Aid Available); Room & Board $1,145

 

Eligibility: The program is designed for students who will have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school by summer 2012. CCA also offers a three-week Summer Atelier for students who have just completed their freshman year of high school

 

Name: Camp Soar

 

Location: Algonquin, IL

 

Application deadline:

 

Program date: Session 1 (July 18-24); Session 2 (July 25-31)

 

Website: http://www.childstudy.org/camp_soar.php

 

Description: Special Outdoor Adaptive Recreation (SOAR) is the overnight camp for children with special needs which is offered through Children's Research Triangle. Camp SOAR programming will be held at George Williams College, Williams Bay,WI.

Be a camp counselor for children with special needs at an overnight. For additional information please contact To find out more information about Camp SOAR or to request an application, please contact the Children's Research Triangle by phone 312-726-4011 or by email CampSoar@cr-triangle.org

 

Cost: None

 

Eligibility: Students in 9^th  - 12^th grade are eligible to participate.

 

Name: Career Explorer Program Walgreens / Osco Drug

 

Location: Chicago, IL

 

Application deadline: March 2^nd ($40 fee)

 

Program date: June 18-July 27

 

Website: http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/IL_Pharmacy/Career_Explorers_Program.html

 

Description: Students who will be completing their junior or senior high school year by early June 2012 may apply to participate in an intensive six-week summer program, the Walgreens-Chicago College of Pharmacy Career Explorers Program or the Jewel/Osco-Chicago College of Pharmacy Career Explorers Program. These programs consist of organized hands-on activities, in which the student functions as a pharmacy technician at various Walgreens or Jewel/Osco pharmacies and a short course in pharmacy-related topics at the Chicago College of Pharmacy. These programs are designed to prepare students to be successful pharmacy technicians, allow students to explore various career opportunities in community pharmacy, link students to mentors who will provide career counseling in this health professional field, and provide information and guidance to prepare students for a pharmacy education.

 

Cost: Free

 

Eligibility: Students who will be completing their junior or senior high school year by early June 2012 with an interest in a pharmacy education

has a minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 or is in the top 30% of their class; good verbal communication skills; good performance in high school science courses (biology, chemistry); good performance in high school math courses (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or pre-calculus, calculus) and  is computer literate or has typing skills. Admissions are a competitive process. Each applicant must complete an application; provide an official transcript, and two letters of recommendation from two faculty/counselors at their high school. Applications will be reviewed by an admission committee, which will select individuals for interviews. Interviews may be conducted over the telephone by faculty of the Chicago College of Pharmacy. The final selection of accepted students for this program will be determined by a thorough evaluation of the application, official transcript, letters of recommendation, and interview. The college will arbitrarily assign the students to either the Walgreens or Jewel/Osco pharmacy programs based on your selection that was checked on page 2 of the application.

All accepted students will be notified in writing by May 4, 2012.

 

Name: Carleton Liberal Arts Experience

 

Location: Northfield, Minnesota

 

Application deadline: April 1^st

 

Program date: July 7-13

 

Website: http://apps.carleton.edu/summer/clae/ 

 

Description: Carleton College is honored to host an inspiring summer program designed for the best and brightest college-bound students representing high schools across the country. The Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE) will select 50 high school students who are current sophomores and bring them to Carleton, all expenses paid, for a one-week summer program. The CLAE program introduces the strengths of a liberal arts education through an array of courses in science, art, social sciences, and technology. Course offerings may include:

DNA Fingerprinting: The Science of Forensics; Economics: Tools for Business, Public Policy and Life; Write Your Way In: Strategies for Success on Your College Application. In addition, workshops are offered to assist participants with their high school and college careers. Past workshop offerings have included: ACT & SAT Preparation; Keys to Getting Into College: What You Need to Know about the Application Process and Financial Aid

Cost:  Accepted students receive free room, board, tuition, and travel costs for the one-week CLAE program. Participants should bring funds for incidental costs.

Eligibility: Students of African American descent or students who have an interest in African American culture are encouraged to apply. College-bound students currently completing their sophomore year of high school are eligible for CLAE.

 

Name: Catalyst Academy-Engineering Program

 

Location: Cornell University - Ithaca, NY

 

Application deadline: March 1st

 

Program date: July 15-21^st

 

Website: http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/high_school/catalyst/index.cfm

 

Eligibility: You must be a be a rising sophomore, junior or senior in high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Name: Chicago Filmmakers Summer Camp

 

Location: Chicago, IL

 

Application deadline: Rolling

 

Program date: July 23^rd - August 3^rd

 

Website: http://chicagofilmmakers.org/cf/youth

 

Cost: $475

 

Eligibility: The programs are open to 9^th – 11^th grade students.

 

Name: Chicago Summer Business Institute

 

Location: UBS Investment Bank Chicago, IL

 

Application deadline: All completed materials must be received or postmarked on or before March 30^th at the following address:

Chicago Summer Business Institute

P.O. Box 64445

Chicago, IL 60664

 

Program date: June 28-Aug 6

 

Website: http://www.chooseyourfuture.org/chicago-summer-business-institute

 

Description: The Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI) provides a six-week paid internship program for high school sophomores and juniors each summer. These internships take place at various banks, accounting, law and engineering firms throughout the Loop and business districts. In conjunction with a 28-hour work week, students attend half-day classroom seminars and workshops every week where they learn about the financial markets, attend seminars given by successful business executives, and participate in team building programs

 

Cost: Full Time Paid Internship

 

Eligibility: You must be a current sophomore or junior in high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

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 Name: Chicago Summer Business Institute - Munity I Chicago

 

Location:  Chicago, IL: City Hall Council Chambers, 121 N. LaSalle Street

 

Application deadline: All completed materials must be received or postmarked on or before March 16^th

 

Program date: March 24^th (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)

 

Website: www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com  

 

Description: An affiliate of the Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI) is hosting a free workshop for CSBI applicants. The workshop highlights include creating effective resumes, preparing for successful interviews, making positive first impressions, understanding office ettiquette, and interactive role-playing.  Space is limited and registration is required. If you are interested in attending the workshop, please state you participation interest on your CSBI Application for Employment and/or email your NAME, AGE, HIGH SCHOOL and GRADE LEVEL to info@chicagobusinessinstitute on or before March 16^th. Participation will be granted on a first come, first served basis and you will receive an email confirmation of your registration. Completed CSBI applications may be submitted at the workshop.

 

Cost: free

 

 

Name: Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Program

 

Location: Wallingford, CT

 

Application deadline: Rolling- Suggested early $60

 

Program date: June 27- July 30

 

Website: http://www.choate.edu/summerprograms/highschoolprograms.aspx

Cost: Tuition includes: books, room & board, and student activities. Costs vary for each program. Be sure to read the section appropriate to the program to which you are applying: http://www.choate.edu/summerprograms/tuitionfees.aspx

 

Eligibility: The programs are open to 9^th – 11^th grade students

 

Name: Cinema & Interactive Media Summer Academy

 

Location: DePaul University – Chicago, IL

 

Application deadline: May 1st

 

Program date: July 23^rd – July 27^th

 

Website: http://www.cim.depaul.edu/summeracademy/

 

Cost: $750 - Financial Aid Available

 

Eligibility: Students must be entering their sophomore year in high school to be eligible.

 

Name: College and Careers 2010

 

Location: Rochester Institute of Technology – Rochester, NY

 

Application deadline: Registration $135 opens May 2012

 

Program date: Session I (July 20 & 21, 2012) & Session II (August 3 & 4, 2012)

 

Website: http://www.rit.edu/emcs/admissions/careers/register.php

 

Description: The 22st Annual College & Careers program at RIT is an amazing opportunity for you to explore career options through interactive academic sessions. These sessions include personal hands-on experience, demonstrations and discussions. Working with our renowned faculty and students you will discover and utilize the state-of-the-art facilities and technology available at RIT.  This two day career conference is designed to help students, who will be entering their senior year in the fall, gain the experience and knowledge necessary to start making career decisions about their future. In addition, College & Careers is a great way to experience life as an RIT college student. You will get to sleep in our residence halls, eat in our student cafeteria and participate in Friday night social activities with other college-bound seniors. College & Careers also includes a separate (but optional) program for your parents, which will provide them with information about the college search process, financial aid and more. Regardless of your background or academic interest you will find College & Careers to be a rewarding and fun way to explore your future.

 

Cost:

 

Eligibility: Students must be entering their junior year in high school to participate

 

Name: Colorado College Summer Programs

 

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

 

Application deadline: April 5^th ($50 fee)

 

Program date: Block A (May 24^th-June 15^th); Block B (June 18^th-July 10^th); Block C (July 12^th -August 3^rd)

 

Website: http://www.coloradocollege.edu/SummerPrograms/SummerSession/precollege/index.asp

 

Description: Colorado College is committed to providing high school students with opportunities to experience what it is like to be a student at a highly selective liberal arts college. One distinctive feature of Colorado College is our calendar format, formally known as the Block Plan, which was adopted in 1970. This one-course-at-a-time (one course per block) system takes place year around, not only in the summertime. During the summer, students focus on one subject at a time for three weeks and two days. This system encourages seminar-style interdisciplinary teaching. Our professors are quite familiar with this schedule; they are experts at teaching courses under the block system and devoting their full attention to each class, covering extensive course material each block. In one block at Colorado College you'll be absorbing, learning, exploring - not cramming - without juggling other classes at the same time. Whether you're on campus, or traveling in the Rocky Mountains, with each block this summer, you'll be learning and discussing ideas with a handful of other students like never before.

 

Cost: $2,890 – (financial aid is available)

 

Eligibility: Students must be entering their junior or senior year in high school to participate

 

Name: Cornell University Summer College

 

Location: Ithaca, NY

 

Application deadline: Due April 30 ($55 fee)

 

Program date: 3 & 6 week sessions

 

Website: www.summercollege.cornell.edu

 

Description: College Prep courses offered for credit or Research opportunities

 

Cost: From $5510-$9100 - Aid available

 

 

Name: Eastern IL Leadership & College Prep Camp

 

Location:  Charleston, IL

 

Application deadline: Application materials become available in February 2012

 

Program date: TBA

 

Website:

 

Description: College Prep, Leadership Skills.

 

Cost: TBA

 

 

Name: Entrada Scholars Program

 

Location: Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI

 

Application deadline: March 10^th

 

Program date: June 17^th - July 13^th

 

Website: http://www.calvin.edu/admin/pre-college/entrada/

 

Description: The Entrada Scholars Program at Calvin College offers racial ethnic minority high school students a "gateway" to the future: the opportunity to experience college learning and living while earning college credit.

 

Cost: $500 enrollment fee but all other costs are covered

 

 

Name: Facets Film Ambassador-International Film Festival Youth Delegate

 

Location: Italy, Korea or Canada

 

Application deadline: Rolling

 

Program date: Different dates based on country- July or September

 

Website: http://www.cicff.org/content/for-kids-teens/63

 

Description: Facets and the Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF) give YOU the opportunity to visit another country as a Facets Film Ambassador international film festival youth delegate. Facets has collaborative partnerships with film festivals around the world that will allow us to send lucky delegates to jury films, attend filmmaking workshops, and much more! For ages 13-17.

 

Cost: Student pays own airfare and spending money

 

Eligibility: You must be 13 – 17 years old and audition for the Facets Film ambassador position. You must be Facets Kids Film Camp graduate, signed up for FKFC this year or complete a special media education training session through Facets!

 

Name: Fermilab Target: Science and Engineering Program

 

Location: Batavia, IL

 

Application deadline: April 2^nd

 

Program date: June 25^th – August 3^rd (6 week session)

 

Website: http://wdrs.fnal.gov/eeo/target.html

 

Description: Fermilab’s TARGET: Science and Engineering Program is a highly competitive paid summer internship opportunity for high school sophomores and juniors who have strong interest and demonstrated aptitude for mathematics and the sciences, physics, in particular.

 

Eligibility:  To apply, students must have a 3.0/4.0 grade point average or above. Students must have a strong interest and demonstrated aptitude for mathematics and the sciences, physics. Applicants must have successfully completed Algebra in the ninth grade and be in the process of taking Geometry in the tenth grade. Applicants with advanced Information Technology knowledge and Computer Programming skills are encouraged to apply. Applicants must secure evaluations from BOTH their current math and science teachers.

 

Name: Georgetown University Summer Programs

 

Location: Washington, D.C.

 

Application deadline: April 15^th – priority deadline ($50 fee)

 

Program date: depending on your program the dates range from June 3^rd – August 11^th

 

Website: http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21/summer-programs-for-high-school-students

 

Description: Discover your passion this summer at Georgetown University. Whether you're seeking college credit, exploring a new interest or want to experience campus life firsthand, you are certain to find a program at Georgetown that both sets you apart from your high school peers and leaves a lasting impression for years to come. Take advantage of learning opportunities that last from eight days to ten weeks and provide a true college experience at one of the nation’s most prestigious universities. You will advance your skills to improve your high school performance, enhance your college applications with credits from Georgetown and expand your perspective on the world. We invite you to join our tradition of academic excellence and cultural diversity by attending one or more of our exciting summer programs designed specifically for you. Apply today and you will be on the path to improve yourself and the world around you. http://kbpublisher.gu-scs.com/kb_file/2012_Georgetown_SummerHS_Brochure.pdf

 

Cost:  tuition $1,100 & up. Additional costs for fees, room & board.

 

 

Name: Gopher Business

 

Location: Univ. of Minnesota – St. Paul, MN

 

Application deadline: March 11^th

 

Program date: July 21^st – July 28^th

 

Website: www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/gopherbusiness

 

Description: Are you a high school sophomore or junior interested in business? Go for GopherBusiness this summer! Designed for diverse, high-potential high school students interested in business, GopherBusiness is an energizing, week-long summer camp that is all about business.

 

Cost: Free

 

Eligibility: Ideal program candidates has an interest in exploring the world of business, non-profit organization, are either a high school sophomore or junior  have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average; strong math and science coursework and a demonstrated leadership and involvement.

 

Name: GW Summer Scholars

 

Location: The George Washington University - Washington, DC

 

Application deadline: May 1^st ($50 fee)

 

Program date: College Intensive (6-Week Session: July 3-August 15; 3-Week Session: July 15-August 3; 1-Week Session: July 15-July 20) Summer Immersion (Session I: July 8-July 20; Session II: July 22-August 3) & Summer Arts (Summer Studio: Art & Politics: July 10–July 29)

 

Website: http://www.gwu.edu/apply/precollege

 

Description: You will be empowered as you learn about yourself, experience college life, and meet new friends from across the nation and around the world. Take advantage of our world-class facilities and diverse recreational offerings. GW Pre-College provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for high school students to explore their academic interests at a top research university. Our challenging credit and non-credit courses are enriched by the intellectual and cultural resources of Washington D.C. and taught by GW faculty and field experts. The nation’s capital is your classroom. Explore beautiful monuments, world-renowned museums, historic and national landmarks. Immerse yourself in the vibrant and dynamic culture of this international city.

 

Cost: Based on the program $2694 - $8673 (Financial Aid Available) – additional fees for labs and books.

 

Eligibility: Rising high school juniors and seniors are eligible to participate.  

 

Name: Harvard Summer School

 

Location: Harvard University - Cambridge, Ma

 

Application deadline: The application review period begins December 8^th ($50 fee) Apply early and online,

 

Program date: June 25^th –August 10^th

 

Website: http://www.summer.harvard.edu/programs/ssp/

 

Cost: $10,175 (Financial Aid Available)

 

Eligibility: Space is limited and the admissions committee looks for mature, academically motivated students who will graduate from high school and enter college in 2012, 2013, or 2014.

 

Name: IIT Boeing Scholars Academy

 

Location: Chicago, IL

 

Application deadline: January 31^st

 

Program date: June 25^th –July 20^th

 

Website: http://www.admission.iit.edu/boeingscholars

 

Cost: Free

 

Eligibility: First-generation college students, women, and students from populations underrepresented in STEM fields are encouraged to apply.

 

Name: Illini Summer Academies

 

Location: Champaign-Urbana, IL

 

Application deadline: May 25^th  

 

Program date: June 25^th -June 27^th

 

Website: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/state4h/events/summeracademies.cfm

Description: This 3-day event provides Illinois teens new opportunities to explore the University of Illinois campus; study potential careers or build their leadership skills; and meet youth from across the state. This opportunity offers teens the opportunity to explore the University of Illinois campus and potential degree programs and/or careers. University faculty and staff plan interactive learning sessions to provide delegates an overview of actual college classes required in various majors

 

Cost: $200-$300

 

Eligibility: Academies are open to ANY Illinois youth who is currently in 8th to 12th grade. They must be an incoming high school freshman to graduating senior this summer and must fall within the 14-18 age range as of September 1, 2012 of the year attending.

 

Name: Indiana St. Summer Honors Program

 

Location: Indiana St. Univ. in Terre Haute, IN

 

Application deadline: Details on fees, scholarships, and applying for Summer Honors 2012 will be available on the web site in early Spring 2012

 

Program date: July 22^nd – July 28^th

 

Website: http://www.indstate.edu/experience/about.html

 

Eligibility:  Summer Honors 2012 is open to high school students (both in-state and out-of-state) in the graduating classes of 2013, 2014, and 2015. High school students must meet the following requirements to be admissible into the 2012 Summer Honors Program: Have at least a "B" average or higher; and be recommended by a teacher, counselor, or principal. Note:  Students who have not attained a 3.0 cumulative GPA are still encouraged to apply and may be accepted with a strong recommendation on a space-available basis.

 

Name: Institute for Educational Advancement: Apprenticeship

 

Location: South Pasadena, CA

 

Application deadline: Priority – March 2^nd & Final - April 2^nd

 

Program date: 3 week program (June 24 - July 14) & 4 week program (June 24 - July 21)

Website: http://www.educationaladvancement.org/ 

 

Cost: $3,400 for the three week program and $4,400 for the four week program.

 

Eligibility: You are eligible to apply if you are currently a freshman, sophomore, or junior and you meet the prerequisites for your preferred program(s).

 

Name: Kettering University Aim Program

 

Location: Flint, Michigan

 

Application deadline: April 13^th

 

Program date: July 5^th –August 6^th

 

Website: http://www.kettering.edu/futurestudents/precollege/

 

Description: AIM" - Academically Interested Minds is a five-week residential summer program designed to help students of color make a successful transition from high school to college. Students from across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean attend freshman level courses Monday through Thursday in calculus, chemistry, chemistry lab, computer programming, computer lab, economics, physics, physics lab and business management. Classes are taught by Kettering University faculty who assign homework and give exams. On Fridays, company tours are scheduled and students are able to speak with professional engineers and managers. During the evenings and on weekends, chaperoned activities take place i.e. bowling, skating, movies and a trip to Cedar Point. Students also have access to the library, computer center and the recreational center. At the end of the program, scholarships are awarded to the students who rank in the top 15 of the AIM program.

 

Cost: All expenses paid

 

Eligibility: African American, Hispanic and Native American students must have completed their junior year with a minimum 3.0 GPA in English, math and chemistry courses (two years of high school algebra or the equivalent preparation; one year of geometry; one year of high school chemistry with lab; and two years of high school English).

 

Name: Lincoln Park Zoo: Malott Family Zoo Intern Program

 

Location: Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

 

Application deadline: April 8

 

Program date: June 24 – August 11

 

Website: www.lpzoo.org/education

 

Description: The Lincoln Park Zoo is now accepting applications for the Malott Family Zoo Intern program. The Malott Family Zoo Intern Program (ZIP) is an eight-week summer internship at the zoo for underserved Chicago high school students. Each spring 10–20 students between the ages of 15–18 are given the opportunity to work as interpreters on zoo grounds. Interns receive five days of training from zoo staff and scientists and then serve seven weeks as paid zoo interpreters. During training, zoo interns learn effective informal-education techniques, public-speaking and customer-service skills, and information about animal science and conservation. They then use these skills to interact with guests at interpretation carts containing hands-on, animal-related materials. Throughout their experience, ZIP interns interact with researchers and animal-care staff in behind-the-scenes tours and informal presentations. For many, these experiences provide a foundation for future environmental and community-building efforts. Interns also take part in a variety of activities that enhance content knowledge, teambuilding skills and personal growth.

 

 

Cost: Free

 

Eligibility:  Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• City of Chicago resident
• Entering grades 10, 11, or 12
• Between the ages of 15–18
• Legally able to work in the United States

Name: Loyola University Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars

 

Location: Chicago, IL

Application deadline: May 18^th ($25 app fee); May 25, 2012 - Deadline to submit financial aid information

 

Program date: July 1^st -Aug 11^th (1, 3, and 6 week courses)

 

Website: www.luc.edu/summerscholars

 

Cost: $2,340 - $6,605 depending on the program  

Eligibility: Students that have completed their sophomore or junior year before enrolling in the Summer Scholars program for the challenge of college coursework. Prospective students should have a minimum 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and an excellent record of attendance. 

 

Name: Milwaukee Inst. Of Art & Design – Summer Pre-College Programs

 

Location: Milwaukee, WI

 

Application deadline: June 1^st

 

Program date: July 9^th – July 27^th

 

Cost: $1,780 - $2,346 (varying cost based on program) Scholarships are available (April 2^nd – scholarship application deadline)

 

Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors

 

 

Name: Purdue University - Minority Engineering Program

 

Location: West Lafayette, Indiana

 

Application deadline: April 18^th

 

Program date: Juniors (July 5^th – August 4^th); freshmen / sophomores (July 8^th – 13^th)

 

Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MEP/

 

Description: The Purdue Minority Engineering Program’s Summer Engineering Workshops are designed to give pre-college students an understanding of the opportunities available within the career of engineering. An understanding of the importance of a strong math and science foundation becomes apparent to the attendees. Tours of university laboratories will be given to allow your child to learn about the exciting research going on at Purdue in various engineering schools. A week long detailed project and several smaller projects will give the student a hands-on approach to experience engineering and give them souvenirs that they made to illustrate engineering concepts. A math pre-test is given to determine whether the students have grade level understanding of math concepts. Tutoring is performed to allow students who are below grade level to understand missed concepts. A post-test is also performed and suggestions will be given to parents to help their child remain at grade level.

 

Cost: MITE =$1,500; PREFACE= $500 (A limited number of need based scholarships are available.)

 

Eligibility: Freshman and sophomores are eligible to participate in the PREFACE program and rising juniors can participate in the MITE program.

 

Name: Mizzou Engineering Summer Camp

 

Location: Columbia, MO

 

Application deadline: April 1^st

 

Program date: July 15^th – 20^th or July 22^nd – 27^th

 

Website: http://engineering.missouri.edu/k-12/high-school-summer-camp/

 

 

Name: National Student Leadership Conference

 

Location: Chicago, NY, Washington DC

 

Application deadline: Rolling admission: March 1^st preferred

 

Program date: March 24^th – August 12^th (There are multiple programs with varying dates. See website for specific program dates)

 

Website: http://www.nslcleaders.org/youth-leadership-conference.html

 

Description: Experience a future career and life on a college campus. The NSLC uses an interactive approach to learning that enables students to experience a day-in-the-life of a future career. Our youth leadership conferences are interactive, dynamic and exciting. They are facilitated by our staff, but directed by our students. While at the NSLC, students will meet with and learn from national and world leaders, surgeons and scientists, actors and playwrights, business leaders, lawyers and more. Exclusive tours and behind-the-scenes visits add richness to the experience. Students participating in the NSLC experience life on a college campus as they make friends with a diverse group of students who share their interests. At the heart of the NSLC is a comprehensive leadership program designed to develop the leadership potential within each of our students. Students participate in a series of interactive workshops led by nationally renowned facilitators. Students practice the skills of effective leadership throughout the program as they work with their teams, returning home with the skills essential for success in high school, college and beyond. At the National Student Leadership Conference, students enjoy college-level lectures taught by university professors, doctors, practicing attorneys, professional artists and more. Our curriculum provides students with a foundation of knowledge that will prepare them for success in college and in their future career. American University, distinguished as a premier global university, has certified the academic quality of the NSLC, enabling students attending the NSLC to earn up to three transferable college credits in conjunction with their NSLC program.

 

Cost: $1,895-2,945 (There are multiple programs with varying costs. See website for specific program costs.  Financial Aid is available)

 

Eligibility: Students must be attending 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade and maintaining at least a “B”(3.0) average at the time of enrollment

 

Name: netbuilders@DeVry,

 

Location: DeVry University - Chicago, IL

 

Application deadline: June 14^th

 

Program date: June 2012 (official dates still to be determined)

 

Website: http://www.chi.devry.edu/HighSchoolPrograms.html

 

Description: netbuilders is a six-day summer scholars program that focuses on technology, career awareness and business skills. Up to 5 students and 1 educator per high school may attend. Qualified high schools students entering their sophomore to senior year will experience technology by exploring the internet and learning to create a high school web site. Professional skills are enhanced by learning and applying presentation skills. 

               

Cost: Free

 

Eligibility: Qualified high schools students entering their sophomore to senior year.

 

Name: College Prep Program

 

Location: Northwestern University - Evanston, IL

 

Application deadline: early February 24^th & regular April 6^th ($50 fee): Space in the program is limited. Students who apply and are accepted early have the best chance of securing enrollment in their first choice of courses.

 

Program date: June 17^th – August 18^th (3; 4; 6; 8 & 9 week programs)

 

Website: www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep

 

Eligibility: Candidates must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average or better) and have completed your junior year of high school by the date the program begins. If you will complete your sophomore year by this date and feel sufficiently prepared for college-level work, you may submit an application for consideration.

Name: The College Bridge Program

 

Location: Northwestern University - Evanston, IL

 

Application deadline: March 16^th

 

Program date: June 18^th – August 17^th

 

Website: www.northwestern.edu/summer/programs/college_bridge.cfm

 

 

Name: Phillips Academy

 

Location: Andover, MA

 

Application deadline: Rolling Admission (Admission decisions begin January 1^st and many courses are filled by late March)

 

Program date: June 26^th – August 1^st

 

Website: http://www.andover.edu/SummerSessionOutreach/SummerSession/Pages/default.aspx

 

Description: Established in 1942, the Phillips Academy Summer Session in Andover, MA is the premier summer academic enrichment program in the country helping students from across the US and the world to achieve their educational goals. Here for five weeks, students with ambitious academic goals prepare for the rigors of the best colleges and for the rigors of leading and serving in this complex world.

 

Cost: $7,850 (tuition) & $700 (off-campus trips) (Financial aid is available)

 

 

Name: Pratt Institute – Pre Collegiate

 

Location: Brooklyn, NY

 

Application deadline: April 1^st (March 15^th financial aid deadline)

 

Program date: July 9^th – August 3^rd 

 

Website: www.pratt.edu/prostudies

Description: Take introductory courses and earn college elective credits! Explore the possibility of studying art, design, architecture, creative writing, or critical & visual studies. Confirm that this is the subject you want to study in college. Develop your skills through college-level coursework, using a variety of tools, materials, and techniques.  Develop a body of work for your portfolio for admission to college. Meet other students who share your interests. Get a preview of the college experience.

 

Cost: $4,816 (tuition, room & board, fees) – financial aid is available

 

 

Name: Reynolds Young Writers Workshop

 

Location: Denison University - Granville, OH

 

Application deadline: March 9^th

 

Program date: June 17^th – 24^th

 

Website: http://reynolds.denison.edu

 

Description: The Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison University is an inspiring place for high school students who love to write. This 8-day residential program brings together young writers who are passionate about artistic expression and eager to stretch in new directions.

 

Cost: $1,200 (financial aid is available)

 

 

Name: Savannah College of Art and Design Summer Seminars

 

Location: Savannah, GA and Atlanta, GA

 

Application deadline: Pre-college Rising Star applications due April 15^th ; SCAD Summer Seminars applications are due May 1^st ($35 application fee)

 

Program date: Rising Star program (June 23^rd – July 28^th) Many sessions available in June and July

 

Website: www.scad.edu/summer

 

Description: SCAD offers Rising Star programs for students interested in exploring art in an academic setting. Pre-college: Rising Star is a five-week residential program for students who have completed their junior year of high school and wish to earn university credit. Participants enjoy full access to SCAD facilities, including classrooms, computer labs, studios, production suites, libraries, galleries, theaters, bookstores and fitness centers. Students live in a SCAD residence hall and have their meals at a SCAD dining facility. Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors may enroll in SCAD Summer Seminars, a program designed to facilitate students' exploration of a variety of creative disciplines across the SCAD curriculum. These workshops are available to residential or commuting students and offer opportunities to meet other talented teens from around the world and experience a taste of university life under the guidance of SCAD professors and graduate students.

 

Cost: SCAD Summer Seminars $1,100; Rising Star $5,250 - Scholarships available

 

 

Name: Collegiate Studies program for high school students

 

Location: Seton Hall University - South Orange, New Jersey

 

Application deadline: May 31^st ($45 fee)

 

Program date: July 5^th – August 8^th

 

Website: http://www.shu.edu/academics/collegiate-studies.cfm

 

Cost: $1,350 per course

 

 

Name: Sewanee Environmental Institute Pre Collegiate Programs

 

Location: Sewanee: University of the South - Sewanee, TN

 

Application deadline: Applications become available in January 2012

 

Program date: June 24^th - July 7^th 

 

Website: http://sei.sewanee.edu/programs/precollege

 

Cost: $1750 - Scholarships Available 

Eligibility: The program is designed for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in all aspects of environmental studies.

 

Name: Studio Art Centers International (SACI)

 

Location: Florence, Italy,

 

Application deadline: Rolling Admission ($60 fee)

 

Program date: 2 week option (June 28^th -July 14^th) & 4 week option (June 28^th - July 28^th)

 

Website: http://www.saci-florence.edu/studyProgram.asp?s=71&id_105=9

 

Description: During July, it’s possible to enroll at SACI as a non-credit student and take one class selected from our courses in studio art, design, art conservation, art history, and Italian language. Non-credit students attend classes along with regularly-enrolled students and have full use of the SACI Worthington Library and computers for word processing, e-mailing, and Internet research. They may also attend lectures, gallery openings, open drawing sessions, film nights, and Sunday field trips to sites throughout Tuscany. Participants can enroll for 2 weeks or for 4 weeks. SACI housing is available for those staying for 4 weeks. Students attending the 2-week option should check with SACI regarding the availability of SACI housing.

 

Cost: $2,925 - $5,400 - Financial Aid Available

 

 

Name: Summer at Latin

 

Location: The Latin School - Chicago, IL,

 

Application deadline: Rolling Admission until classes are full

 

Program date: June 18^th -August 3^rd

 

Website: http://www.latinschool.org/podium/default.aspx?t=118936

 

Description: Latin's Summer Programs offer a variety of credit and non-credit activities primarily for middle- and upper school-aged students, with some opportunities available to children as young as 6 years old. Our programs are available to all students - including non-Latin students. All courses meet each day, Monday through Friday of the assigned week(s) unless otherwise indicated.

 

Cost: $300 to $1000

 

 

Name: Summer Discovery

 

Location: Multiple Cites in USA

 

Application deadline: Rolling ($95 Fee)

 

Program date: 2 – 6 week programs (June – August)

 

Website: http://www.summerdiscovery.com/

 

Description: Summer discovery boasts to be the world's best and most popular pre-college enrichment programs. Summer Discovery is 10 distinct pre-college enrichment programs located in the United States and abroad. Their 6 domestic campuses include UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Emerson University in Boston and University of Pennsylvania. They also have 4 international campuses in Cambridge University and London, England; Florence, Italy; Barcelona and Madrid, Spain; and Shanghai and Beijing, China. Students participate in an academic program that combines college credit and/or non-credit classes, social activities, creative programming, travel, recreation and sports. Summer Discovery provides students with the chance to make new friends and experience pre-college living and learning before actually attending college. It will help you achieve in high school and prepare for college.

 

Cost: $5,699 - $13,299 (cost depends on length and location of program)

Not included in tuition fees: Airfare, airport transfers, books, classroom materials, course supplements, and meals eaten off campus, medical expenses, laundry, souvenirs and personal spending money. If electing college credit course(s) at UCLA there are additional fees.

 

 

Name: Syracuse University Summer College for High School Students

Location: Syracuse, NY

Application deadline: Rolling ($100 deposit)

Program date: July 1 – August 10

Website: http://summercollege.syr.edu/index.html

Description: Syracuse University Summer College offers high school students the opportunity to explore college majors and experience college life with credit and non credit programs.  Summer College has something to offer everyone with more than 20 programs and 50 courses to choose from.  All programs and courses are college-level.

Cost: $2,303 - $7,952 (cost depends on the program)

Not included in tuition fees: Airfare, airport transfers, books, classroom materials, course supplements, and meals eaten off campus, medical expenses, laundry, souvenirs and personal spending money. 

Eligibility: Summer College at Syracuse is designed for high school students in good academic standing who demonstrate maturity and self-discipline.  While the majority of Summer College students attend the summer following their junior year in high school; approximately 20% of successful applicants attend during the summer following their sophomore year.  Additionally, Summer College does consider strong applications from students following their freshman year into the non-credit, 2-week, studio-based programs. 

Name: University of Chicago Summer Sessions

 

Location: University of Chicago - Chicago, IL,

 

Application deadline: Application available in February

 

Program date: June 18^th – August 24^th

 

Website: https://summer.uchicago.edu/programs.cfm

 

Description: Take 3-, 5-, or 6- week College courses, studying alongside University of Chicago undergraduates and earning college credit. Choose from over 100 undergraduate courses from the university's renowned College curriculum, including such popular topics as Shakespeare, ancient and modern foreign languages (see below), computer programming, calculus, biology, and macroeconomics. Take the opportunity to ask life's fundamental questions and improve your critical, analytical, and writing skills by learning "the Chicago way."

 

Cost: Available in February

 

 

Name: The Minority High School Scholars Actuarial Academy

 

Location: Illinois State University - Normal, IL

 

Application deadline: March 1^st

 

Program date: July 8^th - July 13^th

 

Website: http://katie.cob.ilstu.edu/outreach/minoritybrochure.shtml 

Description: The one-week program is designed especially for above-average African-American, Hispanic, and Native American high school students who excel in mathematics, enjoy learning, and like to solve complicated problems. If you have a passion for mathematics and an appetite for knowledge, you may have what it takes to be an actuary. This program will help you decide if an actuarial career is a way to use your mathematical ability.

Cost: The Minority High School Scholars Academy provides a full scholarship to cover the costs of on-campus room and board, field trips, and career information materials for students selected to attend the program. Each student also will receive a $175 stipend to cover transportation and incidental expenses.

 

 

Name: The Redbird Risk Management Challenge

 

Location: Illinois State University - Normal, IL

 

Application deadline: April 20^th

 

Program date: July 15^th - July 20^th

 

Website: http://www.katieschool.org/outreach/new_redbird/index.shtml

 

Cost: This program is funded through contributions from COUNTRY Financial and State Farm Insurance Company. While on campus for the competition, the costs of tuition, room, and meals are covered. You will be responsible only for incidental expenses.

 

Eligibility: The summer program is available to rising seniors with a 3.2 GPA (4.0 scale) or an ACT score of 24 or higher. 

 

 

Location: UIC - Chicago, IL

 

Application deadline: April 30^th

 

Program date: 4 week session (June 25- July 20)

 

Website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/enga/merrp/pre_college_programs.html

 

Description: A program designed for students with a strong interest in math or science

 

Cost: Free

 

 

 

Location: Annapolis, MD

 

Application deadline: April 1^st  

 

Program date: June 4 – 9 (8^th & 9^th grade); June 11 – 16 (10^th grade); June 18 – 23 (11^th grade)

 

Website: http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/stem.html

 

Description: Engineering is all about creating, building, and making things better! So what does it take to be an engineer? If you like math and science, you are off to a great start. If you enjoy discovering new things, solving problems, and learning how things work – even better! Creativity, persistence, and the desire to make the world a better place are also important qualities. Becoming an engineer requires hard work and a good education. Our summer program will be a great start to your career in science and engineering. Select students gifted in STEM enjoy the opportunity to further their aptitude for STEM using our world class facilities under the tutelage of our world class Professors and the leadership of our midshipmen.

 

Cost: $200

 

 

Location: University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA

 

Application deadline: April 22^nd

 

Program date: June 26^th - July 1^st 

 

Website: http://cisoft.usc.edu/uscchevron-frontiers-of-energy-resources-summer-camp/

 

Description: Chevron Corporation has come together with USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering collaboratively to host a summer camp for High School Juniors and High School Science and Math Teachers at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The Frontiers of Energy Resources Summer Camp offers a preparatory, interactive training program focusing on various energy resources including fossil fuels, solar, biofuel, wind, nuclear energy, and information technologies for energy efficient operations. This unique program is designed to introduce outstanding high school students going into their senior year and high school math and/or science teachers to the opportunities and career possibilities available in the global energy resources industry. Individuals who are selected on a competitive basis will attend summer camp without charge. All materials, supplies, reference books, notebooks, housing, and meals will be provided. Students will develop problem solving techniques as well as team building skills. Students will receive a full college experience by living in a residence hall, eating in a dining facility.

 

Cost: Free

 

 

Name: Walnut Hill School for the Arts

 

Location: Boston, MA

 

Application deadline: June 5

 

Program date: Program dates vary on the program ranging from late June to mid August

 

Website: http://www.walnuthillarts.org/summer/index.html

 

Description: The summer programs are designed for high school students who are passionate about their art and want to surround themselves with other like-minded young adults. The rigorous three-week program is an exciting laboratory of ideas, inspiring students to experiment with the creative arts in music, theatre, writing, visual arts, dance and opera.

 

Cost: From $1800-$5950

 

 

Name: Washington Workshops

 

Location: Washington, DC

 

Application deadline: May 1^st ($150 fee)

 

Program date: June 16^th - July 22th (1 - 6 week segments)

 

Website: http://www.workshops.org/

 

Description: the Washington Workshops Foundation offers one-week experiential leadership programs on government and politics. Dedicated to getting young people involved in the political and legislative process, we invite students to investigate the United States Congress, the Supreme Court, Embassies, and Executive agencies by meeting with Members of Congress, government officials, diplomats, lobbyists, and professors. Students will also visit the historical and iconic highlights of our nation’s capital. This six day program seeks to increase citizen participation in the electoral process while increasing students’ knowledge of contemporary events through informative, on site dialogue sessions with leaders from both the federal government and private sectors. To constantly seek out new information, to become involved and to find new answers are the timeless missions of youth and the goals of the Washington Workshops Foundation. Washington Workshops seminars, while always an enjoyable and memorable experience, are primarily a learning experience, with knowledge and excellence stressed throughout the seminar stay.

 

Cost: 1week session ($1,295) & 3-6week sessions ($3,950-$7,650) – financial aid available

 

 

Name: West Point Summer Leaders Seminar

 

Location: West Point Academy - West Point, NY

 

Application deadline: April 1^st

 

Program date:  Session 1: June 2^nd – 8^th; Session 2: June 9^th – 15^th

 

Website: http://admissions.usma.edu/FAQs/FAQS_summer.cfm

 

Description: West Point conducts the Summer Leaders Seminar (SLS) for high school juniors going into their senior year. It is a fast-paced program of academic classes, military training, physical fitness training and intramural athletics conducted during the couple of weeks in June each year. West Point cadets serve as squad leaders for all aspects of the week-long seminar. Approximately 1000 high school juniors are selected to attend the seminar each year from an applicant pool of approximately 3000-4000 students.

 

Cost: $350

 

 

 

Location: University of Chicago – Chicago, IL

 

Application deadline: April 30^th

 

Program date: June 19^th – August 21^st

 

Website: http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/about/diversity/pipeline/ysp.shtml

 

Description: The Young Scientists Training Program (YSTP) is a nine-week summer program for up to 10 outstanding minority high school students to gain experience in research, medicine, and the biological sciences. Applicants must be US citizens or have Permanent Resident status. The program seeks high achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds, African American/Black, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or other groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in the health related sciences and medicine.  Participants will be selected locally or must have a local residence for the duration of this commuter program. Students are not permitted to work part-time jobs or take any additional classes during the program as there is considerable lab work to perform and out-of-class work to prepare. Students work in the laboratories of University of Chicago faculty where they learn skills with successful mentors in basic science and clinical research. Students will have the opportunity to learn techniques of scientific analysis under the guidance of UC faculty, fellows, MD and PhD students. They will also participate in a UC symposium at the end of the summer where they present their research findings.

 

Cost: Free plus stipend of $1500

 

Eligibility: High achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds, African American/Black, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or other groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in the health related sciences and medicine. 

 

 

Location: Multiple Cites internationally

Application deadline:  Summer Departure Programs - April 1; Winter Departure Programs - Applications postmarked by:  October 1 

 

Website: http://www.youthforunderstanding.org/  

Description: Deciding to study abroad means you are ready to embark on a journey of discovery that will last a lifetime. A Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) study abroad program is an experience that will immerse you in the lives, culture and community of a family in one of 40 countries around the globe. It is an opportunity for US high school students and recent graduates to not only learn a new language, but to experience – in a year, semester or a summer program – what life is really like in another part of the world. YFU provides an experience that will forever change how you think of yourself and your view of our global community. When you choose YFU, you choose an international community of organizations that have more than fifty years of worldwide exchange experience. YFU is here to help you every step of the way—guide you through the application, interview, and selection process; arrange your travel; provide additional insurance resources, if needed; and guide you in how to arrange for school credit for your time abroad.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school sophomore or junior at the time of application and have minimally a 3.2 GPA (4.0 scale).