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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:
Carson Scholars: 9, 10, or 11 grade
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
Grades: 9, 10, or 11. Students must have a minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA and be dedicated to serving in their community
Application Link for current 9th, 10th, or 11th graders
Deadline: Nov. 15, 2026
Sophomores: Leadership Training for 10th Grade Students
Application Link for current 10th graders
Deadline: Nov. 15, 2026
Juniors: Week-long session for 11th graders to learn about government in a hands-on manner.
Application Link for current 11th graders
Deadline: Nov. 15, 2026
Female or gender non-conforming individuals may apply to both Boys & Girls State OR Girls State, but they will only be nominated for one program.
Juniors: Week-long session for 11th graders to learn about government in a hands-on manner.
Application Link for current 11th graders
Deadline: Nov. 15, 2026
Female or gender non-conforming individuals may apply to both Boys & Girls State OR Girls State, but they will only be nominated for one program.
Juniors: Science research opportunity at Stony Brook University.
Application Link for current 11th graders
CLOSED: Deadline: Jan. 4, 2026
Juniors: Leadership and current events
2026 Application Link for current 11th graders
CLOSED. Deadline: Feb. 17, 2026
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