Maine NEW (National Education for Women) Leadership

• Application deadline: Typically due in winter

• Summary: "We are looking for a diverse group of students who are motivated to learn about the importance of women’s participation in public life and to develop their own leadership skills."

• Program dates: Six days in early June

• Location: UMaine Orono

• Transportation/housing: Residential program, students must provide their own transportation

• Eligibility: Undergraduate student interested in addressing the under-representation of women in politics; Maine resident or going to college in Maine at least half-time; Majoring in any field of study in any academic discipline; Other requirements apply.

• Funding: Unpaid; free program (Please note that while participation in Maine NEW Leadership is free, tuition fees apply for those taking the for-credit course option.)

OUT Maine

• Application deadline: Various programs throughout the year; some do not require an application

• Summary: "OUT Maine works toward a welcoming and affirming Maine for all rural young people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender identities. In partnership with their allies and families, OUT Maine supports, educates and empowers these youth in their journey from adolescence to adulthood."

• Program dates: Varies

• Location: Varies

• Transportation/housing: Varies

• Eligibility: Varies

• Funding: N/A

• None currently listed

Islands Through Time - Summer Field Institute at College of the Atlantic

• Please see Islands Through Time in the "Sciences - Biological and Physical" section.

• None currently listed

Institute for Environmental Journalism - Summer Field Institute at College of the Atlantic

• Application deadline: Typically due in winter/spring (apply earlier to increase chances of financial aid)

• Summary: "An examination of the nation’s most pressing environmental concerns through ambitious journalism immersed in the rugged coast of Maine, embracing science journalism as a tool to provoke meaningful conversations about climate and the broader environment."

• Program dates: Typically about 10 days in July

• Location: College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine

• Transportation/housing: Fees, housing, and transportation are the responsibility of the student, but there are need-based scholarships available to cover these expenses.

• Eligibility: Open to rising 10th-12th grade students as well as recent high school graduates. Other requirements may apply.

• Funding: Unpaid; Students pay tuition, room, and board to participate in this program, but there is need-based financial aid available.

Princeton Summer Journalism Program

• Application deadline: Typically due in winter

• Summary: A 10-day introduction to journalism. Learn from reporters from major media outlets. Students cover events and produce their own newspaper.

• Program dates: Typically in mid-summer

• Location: Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey

• Transportation/housing: Transportation to/from the program is paid for by the program. Food and housing are provided at no cost.

• Eligibility: Apply junior year for program between junior-senior year. Priority given to students with 3.5 GPA and meet family income eligibility guidelines. Other requirements apply.

• Funding: Unpaid; free program

• None currently listed

Maine Space Grant Consortium

• Please see MERITS Student Program in the "Sciences - Biological and Physical" section.

Institute for Environmental Journalism - Summer Field Institute at College of the Atlantic

• Please see details in "Communications" section above.

Islands Through Time - Summer Field Institute at College of the Atlantic

• Please see Islands Through Time in the "Sciences - Biological and Physical" section.

Student Conservation Association National Crews

• Application deadline: Typically due in winter

• Summary: "SCA’s National Crews offer you a chance to visit places you’ve never seen before, camping with your crew members in the field to enjoy nature at its best. You’ll be building trails, conserving vital habitats, and protecting natural resources."

• Program dates: 2-5 weeks during the summer

• Location: Crew members are placed in national parks, forests, cultural sites, and urban green spaces nationwide

• Transportation/housing: Participants pay for their own transportation (need-based financial aid available); tent housing and food is provided at the site

• Eligibility: 15-19 years old

• Funding: Volunteer; a $500 program fee is required if selected; need-based financial aid available

Maine Space Grant Consortium

• Please see MERITS Student Program in the "Sciences - Biological and Physical" section.

• None currently listed

Informational Interview with a Health Care Professional

• Application deadline: None, complete this form at any time. To begin the process, complete the form by clicking the above link.

• Summary: Upward Bound will help coordinate an informational interview (which is an opportunity to meet with a professional to ask them questions about their job) and/or a job shadow. To begin the process, complete the form by clicking the above link.

• Program dates: Dates will be scheduled based on the professional's availability

• Location: Southern Maine

• Transportation/housing: Students are usually responsible for their own transportation. That being said, if you need help getting to the interview or job shadow, please let us know, and we will help you get there!

• Eligibility: Any UB student who is interested in learning more about the health care field.

• Funding: N/A (does not apply).

Junior Volunteer Program at Maine Medical Center

• Application deadline: Typically due in winter

• Summary: Areas Junior Volunteers may serve in include: Retail Shops, Information Desk/Escort, Cafeteria, Mail Room, Admitting, Hospital Elder Life, and Volunteer Services.

• Program dates: Summer; Have the ability to volunteer from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm on the same weekday for the duration of the program. A minimum of 50 service hours are required.

• Location: Maine Medical Center

• Transportation/housing: Students are responsible for their own transportation and housing.

• Eligibility: High school student. Other requirements apply.

• Funding: Unpaid; volunteer; participants are eligible to apply for a college scholarship

Summer Student Program at The Jackson Laboratory

• Please see Summer Student Program in the "Sciences - Biological and Physical" section.

Summer Student Research Program at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute

• Application deadline: Typically due in winter

• Summary: Research at MMCRI covers a broad area in biomedical science including vascular biology, stem cell biology, developmental biology, neurobiology, hematology, nephrology, tumor biology, and molecular genetics as well as outcomes research, vector-borne diseases, and clinical research.

• Program dates: Summer

• Location: Some positions are based in Scarborough, some at other Maine Medical Center campuses.

• Transportation/housing: Students are responsible for their own transportation and housing.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as a student in an undergraduate college program or community college program, or be a high school senior at least 18 years of age. Other requirements apply.

• Funding: Paid; 40 hours per week; $13 per hour

• None currently listed

Islands Through Time - Summer Field Institute at College of the Atlantic

• Please see Islands Through Time in the "Sciences - Biological and Physical" section.

Islands Through Time - Summer Field Institute at College of the Atlantic

• Please see Islands Through Time in the "Sciences - Biological and Physical" section.

Islands Through Time - Summer Field Institute at College of the Atlantic

• Application deadline: Typically due in winter/spring (apply earlier to increase chances of financial aid)

• Summary: "Study and explore marine biology, field ecology, history, literature, writing, painting and sketching, and public policy; Spend several nights at the college’s island field station; Visit whale feeding grounds, seal haul-outs, seabird colonies, and small island villages; Gain first-hand experience in data collection and research with natural historians at offshore island research stations; Explore writing and literature with college professors while visiting the places you are reading about and honing your own writing skills." Students are eligible to earn two college credits for completing this program.

• Program dates: Typically about 12 days in July

• Location: College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine

• Transportation/housing: Fees, housing, and transportation are the responsibility of the student, but there are need-based scholarships available to help cover these expenses.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be 16 years of age at the start of the course and a rising junior or senior in high school.

• Funding: Unpaid; Students pay tuition, room, and board to participate in this program, but there is need-based financial aid available.

Maine Space Grant Consortium, MERITS Student Program

• Application deadline: Typically due in winter

• Summary: "Provides summer research opportunities to Maine high school [rising seniors] in host institutions across the state. Students who are interested in STEM fields and would like to experience “real-time” applications of STEM in a research-focused work world conducting research and technology development should apply."

• Program dates: Six weeks during summer

• Location: Host institutions are located across the state. Program tries to match applicants to a host institution within 60 miles traveling distance (one way) of the applicant’s residence.

• Transportation/housing: Students are responsible for their own transportation and housing.

• Eligibility: Rising senior. Other requirements apply.

• Funding: Paid

Summer Student Program at The Jackson Laboratory

• Application deadline: Typically due in winter

• Summary: "The Summer Student Program is designed for students who want to immerse themselves in genetics and genomics research. It emphasizes laboratory discovery, communication of knowledge, and professional growth. "

• Program dates: 10 weeks during summer

• Location: Bar Harbor, Maine

• Transportation/housing: Transportation and housing are covered by the program.

• Eligibility: Students must have completed Grade 11* or Grade 12; be at least 16 years old; be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; * in 2020, high school seniors will receive admissions preference for high school fellowships in the SSP. In 2021 and beyond, high school fellowships will be restricted to seniors. Other requirements apply.

• Funding: Paid