Student Opportunities

WVU Tech CAMP STEM

June 15 - 20, 2025

Cost: $400 (includes overnight accommodations in the residence hall, food, t-shirt, activities, etc.)

This camp is open to all incoming 9th - 12th graders. 

Camp STEM is southern West Virginia’s premiere camp for high school students interested in science, technology, engineering and math fields. The week-long camp is held on WVU Tech’s Beckley, WV campus, and features a variety of STEM classes, special projects and meet with industrial leaders. During Camp STEM, you’ll meet professors who are experts in their fields and college students studying the STEM fields that interest you. You’ll attend classes, conduct experiments and learn about the exciting careers waiting for men and women in STEM fields.

Click here to apply!

WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education

About The Program

The WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education is a state-of-the-art, hospital-based nursing school and registered nursing diploma program housed at the WVU Innovation Corporation.

Students enrolled in the 21-month program will be provided a full tuition waiver, free books, and extensive support services in exchange for a three-year bedside employment commitment at a WVU Medicine hospital.

The program features one-on-one academic support services and intensive clinical experiences to prepare students for nursing program success and an easy transition into nursing practice.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must have successfully completed high school or college level courses with a grade of “C” better in chemistry, English, and algebra, prior to starting the program. Additionally, a minimum cumulative high school and college GPA of 2.5 is required. If an applicant’s GPA is below 2.5, they may submit an admission exemption form and supporting documentation for consideration. All high school and college transcripts are also required as part of the application

Application Checklist  

Junior Nursing Academy - Are you interested in a career in Nursing? 

The Junior Nursing Academy, held at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, is designed to highlight the nursing profession. The two-day sessions will provide participants with the opportunity to develop hands-on nursing skills, learn about nursing pathways, obtain CPR certification, tour the hospital, and learn about the day-to-day requirements of the nursing profession. 

Session One (Open to 9th and 10th grade students) July 17 and 18 8:00 am - 3:30 pm (both days) Session Two (Open to 11th and 12th grade students) July 22 and 23 8:00 am - 3:30 pm (both days) Application deadline is June 1. Breakfast will be provided on the first day, and lunch will be provided both days. Students who complete the program will participate in a pinning ceremony at the end of the second day. Register today! Each session is limited to 15 students. Please email WVUHJuniorNursingAcademy@WVUMedicine.org with any questions. 

**Registration information here

Education Alliance - WV Summer Internships

The WV Ready Summer Internship program provides high school students with hands-on, paid internships in high-demand industries across West Virginia, helping them gain real-world experience and develop career-ready skills. Don't let them miss this opportunity!

This year, there are internships available in the following locations:

• Buffalo, WV (Toyota)

• Charleston, WV (Appalachian Power)

• Jane Lew, WV (Hope Gas)

• Morgantown, WV (Mon Health, WVU Innovation Corporation, Hope Gas)

• Wheeling, WV (Olgebay)

Click here to apply! The deadline to apply is April 4th

HIRING 2025 CAMP COUNSELORS - Camp Horseshoe in Parsons, WV

The YLA is currently recruiting camp counselors for the summer - take a look at the BROCHURE

APPLY NOW! Email: leslie@ylaleads.org

WVU Hospitals Volunteer Services will be accepting applications for the 2025 Health Careers Academy, formerly the Junior Volunteer Academy, from Jan. 1-31.

Academy participants will gain hands-on experience in various departments, including the Emergency Department, the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Surgical Services, and others.   

Students interested in participating must be between the ages of 16-18 by June 23, write a 500-word essay about why they want to be a part of the Academy, demonstrate scholastic ability as evidenced by a GPA of least 3.0, and provide their high school transcript and two letters of recommendation from teachers or guidance counselors.  

Those selected for the program must provide immunization records and complete computer-based learning modules. 

To apply visit WVUMedicine.org/Volunteers. 

Summer Tutti is an eight day intensive performing arts camp at Denison University (OH) that offers talented high school students a chance to deepen their skills while collaborating with GRAMMY Award winning artists, Third Coast Percussion and ETHEL, professional actors and dancers, Denison faculty members, and peers from across the country. The 2025 Summer Tutti will take place at Denison from June 14-22! 

Applications open in December, and the deadline is March 1, 2025. See their site for more details! 

Cancer Pathways 2025 Teen Writing Contest is now open!

See below for details about eligibility and essay guidelines, tips and tools for writing, and to read winning essays from previous years. 

Submit your essay here!

About our Teen Writing Contest

Learning about a cancer diagnosis – your own or that of a loved one – can cause a storm of emotions, and everyone experiences it differently. We want to know what this experience was like for you. What happened in your life, and how did it change you or your perspectives?

Over the years we have received stories of triumph and stories of great loss, stories written in times of turbulence, and stories written in times of quiet reflection. Each one has been honest, heartfelt, and unique.

We invite you to submit a short essay about your experience with cancer for the opportunity to win a $1,000 cash prize. Since the contest began in 2006, we have received more than 9,800 submissions and handed out over $300,000 in prize money to teens in 9th -12th grade.

SEE THEIR SITE FOR MORE DETAILS!

Georgetown University Pre-College Online Program

Explore Your Intellectual Passions Before College

At Georgetown, we believe that you’re more than a mind. You’re an individual with unique talents, dreams, and passions. Our long-held Jesuit tradition of cura personalis means "care for the whole person," and our goal in creating these courses is to provide a holistic experience for you. If you are intrigued by certain subjects and would like to explore them in-depth before college, here is your chance. Georgetown University now offers both enrichment and college credit* pre-college online courses for high school students ages 13 and older. Each features dynamic video lessons by renowned Georgetown faculty and access to support. The program is available year-round, and the online format enables you to study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. This flexibility allows you to take multiple courses and discover a variety of academic areas of interest. Choose from college credit and non-credit courses, or opt for a combination of both to kick off your college planning right. 

*college credit courses available for select subjects

Apply to the Pre-College Online Program