Summer Programs

SPI STUDY ABROAD: Check out SPI's high school study abroad programs for college credit. Information about full and partial scholarships and an overview of programs can be found at spiabroad.com. This could be an amazing experience and a great resume builder!

CIEE High School Summer Abroad: 30 programs in Language & Culture, Service & Leadership, and Content Studies in 16 different destination around the world. Scholarships available. Get information at ciee.org/high-school-summer-abroad.

ASSE: An international student exchange program. Check out the website at www.asse.com for information.

Duke University Summer Session: Two different opportunities to spend time this summer at Duke, either taking classes, or participating in programs for personal enrichment. For more information, visit their website.

Indiana University's Kelley School of Business FREE Summer Program (MEET Kelley): Free weeklong summer program targeting underrepresented minority high school students. Students will attend classes, team with other students to create and present a business plan, make connections, experience college life, and learn about IU admissions and scholarships. Must be a high school junior, be African American, Latino/ Hispanic, American Indian/ Native American, Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander, or multiracial, and have a 3.4 GPA on a 4.0 scale (unweighted). For more information and to apply, go to go.iu.edu/meetkelley.

Furman Emerging Public Leaders: June 19-24. This program offers a series of experiences that enable students to become public leaders in both domestic and international arenas. The program is free of charge to all students who are selected to participate. You can complete an application online at riley.furman.edu or contact Melanie Armstrong at 294-3688. This website contains a short video about the program, a link to applications and recommendations, and additional information. http://riley.furman.edu/education/projects/emerging-public-leaders/emerging-public-leaders

Furman Summer Scholars: July 10-16 or July 17-23. Challenge your mind, make new friends, and have fun while taking part in lectures, discussions, debates, laboratory research, field trips, group and individual projects, and much more. Led by some of Furman's favorite professors, Summer Scholars give you the opportunity to learn the way Furman students do-- through collaboration with their peers and professors both in and outside the classroom. Application due May 1st. Learn more and sign up at furman.edu/admission.

Cornell University CURIE and CATALYST Academies: One-week summer residential programs for high school students who excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering. The CURIE Academy is for rising junior and senior women of any background. The CATALYST Academy is for rising sophomore, junior, an senior male and female students from backgrounds severely underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. Visit www.engineering.cornell.edu/curie or www.engineering.cornell.edu/catalyst.

Notre Dame Pre-College Programs: 1) Summer Scholars June 25-July 9. Explore one of 19 fields of study at the college level. 2) Notre Dame Leadership Seminars (July 16-July 27) offers rising seniors the opportunity to engage in discussions on issues of global concern. 3) Study Abroad: Rome-- 12 day seminar to focus on the built environment for rising seniors. June 4-18. Applications for all programs available at precollege.nd.edu.

South Carolina Business Week: July 24-39 at Presbyterian College. This program is designed to educate high school students on entrepreneurship and the Americanfree enterprise system. Students attend fully sponsored on sponsorships from the business community ($50 fee due upon acceptance). Application is due April 17th and includes an essay. Find more information and apply at www.scbusinessweek.com.

Washington University Summer Programs: Experience college life before your freshman year--- earn college credit, learn about college in all its dimensions, live with other high school students from across the country, enjoy social and cultural opportunities on campus and in St. Louis. High School Summer Scholars Program— 5 weeks, select 2 college courses- credit transferable to most accredited universities. High School Summer Institutes—Explore an area of interest in depth: Writing, Pre-Med, Leadership, Pre-Engineering, Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Ancient Discovery. For more information and application materials, visit http://summerscholars.wustl.edu

Claflin University PRISM (Pursuing Rewards in Science and Mathematics): June 5-July 16. To help students recognize their potential to succeed in science and math. Students will receive instruction, take field trips, explore careers, and complete a research project. Call Sharon Capers at 803-535-5062 for more information.

Leadership Converse 2016: July 24-27. For rising junior and senior girls. A FREE program focusing on leadership and creating positive sustainable change in our local, national, and global communities. Get more information and apply by May 1st at www.converse.edu/leadershipconverse.

Pratt Institute Pre-College Summer Program- July 4- 29. Study Art, Design, Architecture, or Creative Writing at Pratt Institute in New York. Visitwww.pratt.edu/precollege.

Lens Global Sustainability at Wake Forest: June 26-July 15. Follow a program of study based on the global challenges of sustainability. Partner with Wake Forest professors to examine the complexities of this issue through different lenses—biological, ecological, economic, political, etc. Apply at lens.wfu.edu.

Lens Cultural Crossroads at Wake Forest: June 26- July 15. Identity forum, immersion excursions, and language/ culture seminar. Apply at lens.wfu.edu