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UNCG CHANCE- Unique experience that provides area Latino/Hispanic high school students with the opportunity to engage in an intensive, five-day college readiness and test prep experience.

• Dates: Monday July 15- Sunday July 20

• Location: University of North Carolina at Greensboro

• Fee: $65 (non-refundable and due by May 1)

• Eligibility: All Latino and Hispanic students who are currently enrolled in tenth or eleventh grade with a minimum 2.8 high school GPA and are committed to attending the program may apply. Space is limited to the first 120 qualified students.

• Apply: HERE by March 1, 2020

Wake Forest University Summer Immersion Program- The Wake Forest University Summer Immersion Program offers rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors and incoming college freshmen the chance to dive deep and explore a particular field of study. Those selected for the program will enjoy access to world-class faculty, resources, industry professionals and a one-of-a-kind view from inside a career field. Students choose from 19 specialized institutes and learn from industry professionals and Wake Forest faculty.

• Dates: Vary by program/institute

• Fee: Vary (Range from $995 for online-$3,000 for STEM Overnight programs

• Eligibility: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school and incoming college freshmen who are in good academic standing and have no school suspensions are invited to apply.

• Apply: HERE applications accepted on a rolling basis

State-wide

CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad- Experience a summer abroad by choosing a focus of: Language & Culture, Service & Leadership, or Global Discovery. Length of trips vary. Scholarships are available. Visit HERE to learn more.

Duke Summer Session for High School Students- Offer college credit options for 10th and 11th grade students at cost. Online course options and commuter course options. This is not a residential program. Click HERE for more information and to access the application.

Duke Pre-College - Duke Pre-College Programs provide motivated current 6th-11th grade students with experiential learning and academic experiences in a university setting. Building on the legacy programs such as Duke Youth Programs and the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP), Duke Pre-College Programs inspire and challenge the next generation of thinkers and leaders while offering them a glimpse into the opportunities for their future. Our diverse courses are tailored to the interests and questions top of mind for today’s students while delivering the Duke experience through interactions with Duke faculty, researchers and guest speakers, who are experts in their fields. Early Applications are due February 1st. There is an associated cost with this program. All information, dates, and applications can be found HERE.

SATELLITE at NC State University- SATELLITE is a five day STEM outreach and leadership development program with the goal of exposing high school sophomores across underserved communities in North Carolina to STEM careers and postsecondary educational opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of STEM activities including, but not limited to: a field trip to the Museum of Natural Sciences, an egg drop competition, and workshops in paper science engineering, textiles, and agriculture and life sciences led by NC State faculty and students. Our program this year will run from May 11th through the 15th (note that this is during the school-year and absences will count). Our application requires two letters of recommendation and a few short essays pertaining to the student’s interest in STEM. Due to the nature of the program, we do not consider a student’s academic success when reviewing applications. We are looking only for a student’s desire to maximize their experience at SATELLITE. Program cost is $30, but a limited number of need-based scholarships are available. The application is due February 28, 2020. Click HERE for more information and to apply.

Summer Ventures- A no-cost, state funded summer program for academically gifted students interested in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology. It is a residential, 4-week program, that exposes students to living on a college campus and exploring research topics with like-minded students. Please click here for more information on the program and access to the online application. The application for Summer 2023 closes on January 17, 2023.