Sophomores

Sophomores - We have 2 amazing opportunities available for junior and/or senior year - St. Louis Community College (STLCC) Early College Partnership (ECP) program and St. Louis Community College (STLCC) Career Technical Education (CTE) Academy. ECP is an early entrance to college program. For those interested in learning more about the program, a Virtual Parent/Student Informational Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4th, at 6:00 pm.  Please use the following link to access the meeting: https://meet.google.com/nyw-sfbj-btr.   

ECP Application is due by February 20, 2026.

CTE Academy is a new program being offered at STLCC. For those interested in learning more about the program, a Virtual Parent/Student Informational Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 12th , at 8:00 pm.  

CTE Academy Pathways

CTE Academy Application is due by February 20, 2026.

Great Opportunity for current Sophomores - Washington University in St. Louis presents their

Rural Scholars Academy

Sunday, July 19 to Saturday, July 25, 2026

Through activities with your peers, become part of a close-knit community and create new friendships with other talented and engaged high school students from rural and small-towns across the country! Connect with WashU students, faculty, and staff who also hail from rural and small-town communities.

Through a combination of lectures, discussion, and hands-on activities, students will learn about developing interpersonal, leadership, and academic skills. The program will also explore the process for highly-selective university admissions with the guidance of WashU admissions officers. Students will be exposed to the kinds of academic and professional development opportunities available in an urban center through group activities, including social activities, that showcase the city of St. Louis.

The all-expenses-paid program will be hosted on WashU’s campus. All food, housing, and activities will be provided free of charge. Program participants must reside in on-campus housing for the duration of the program.

Eligibility

• Must be a current high school sophomore, who is at least 15 years old or will turn 15 prior to July 1, 2026.

• Must attend a rural or small-town high school within the United States.

• Students of any citizenship who meet these criteria are eligible to apply.

More information available here

Application Deadline is March 1, 2026