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University High School nominates students to take part in several summer leadership programs, competitive science opportunities, and scholarships. These programs require a school nomination to apply. Students applying for a nomination must first fill out a UHS application and the awardees are chosen by the UHS Scholarship Committee which is comprised of teachers and staff. UHS nominates for the following programs:
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY): 10th grade
Boys & Girls State: 11th grade
Girls State: 11th grade
Simons Summer Research Program: 11th grade
Pepperdine Youth Citizenship Seminar: 11th grades
Exchange Club Youth of the Year Scholarship: 12th grade
Sophomores: Leadership Training for 10th Grade Students
Application Link for current 10th graders
Deadline: Nov. 30, 2025
Juniors: Week-long session for 11th graders to learn about government in a hands-on manner.
Application Link for current 11th graders
Deadline: Nov. 30, 2025
Students may only apply for nomination for ONE program: either Boys & Girls State OR Girls State.
Juniors: Week-long session for 11th graders to learn about government in a hands-on manner.
Application Link for current 11th graders
Deadline: Nov. 30, 2025
Students may only apply for nomination for ONE program: either Boys & Girls State OR Girls State.
Juniors: Science research opportunity at Stony Brook University.
The 2026 Application Link for current 11th graders will open in December
Deadline: TBD
Juniors: Leadership and current events
The 2026 Application Link for current 11th graders will open in January
Deadline: TBD
Seniors: outstanding youth of the year
2026 Application Link for Seniors will open in February
Deadline: TBD
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