FORDHAM SUMMER LEADERS ACADEMY (UNPAID)

WHO: High school Students from 10th - 12th

WHAT: Fordham's Summer Leaders Academy is an immersive pre-college program that combines innovative academic courses and college application preparation on our beautiful 85-acre campus with activities in the most exciting classroom of all, New York City! With on-campus housing available, this pre-college program is crafted to redefine your summer and set the stage for your future success

WHERE: Fordham University Campus

WHEN: July 2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Extended for Emersions 2 & 3

HOW: https://www.fordham.edu/summer-session/pre-college-programs/summer-leaders-academy/all-courses/ 

FORDHAM SUMMER SESSION PRE-COLLEGE COURSES

WHO: High school Seniors with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 (B) 

WHAT: The Pre-College program is a selective program designed to provide rising high school seniors with experience, connections, and knowledge from their participation in one undergraduate college course alongside Fordham students. With online and in-person options, students in NY or around the world have the opportunity to experience a Fordham education. The classes in this section are specially selected for high school students and usually transfer easily to other universities. Five-week classes start July 2, 2024.

WHERE: Fordham University Campus

             Rose Hill - 441 E. Fordham Rd., Bronx, NY 10458
            (Driving address: 2691 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY)

             Lincoln Center - 113 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023

WHEN: June 30 - August 4, 2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open

HOW: https://www.fordham.edu/summer-session/pre-college-programs/college-courses-for-high-school-students/apply/ 

YOUTH FOOD ADVOCATES (YFA) (PAID)

WHO: Highschool Students 

WHAT: Youth Food Advocates (YFA) is for young people who want to learn about social justice, public policy and advocacy, and are ready to create systemic change in New York City food systems, with a focus on school food.

YFA is action-oriented. Youth will:

• Plan and facilitate meetings

• Create and collect surveys

• Speak and/or present at food justice events, rallies, and conferences

• Create social media campaigns

• Publish the YFA Newsletter

• Talk to policy makers and school officials

• Host guest speakers

• Collaborate with school food staff

Interns receive an annual stipend $550. Amounts vary based on engagement, progress of actions, and attendance. 

WHERE: 115 Broadway 5th Floor, c/o WeWork New York, NY 10006

WHEN: From September through June, YFA interns meet weekly virtually and a minimum of four times in-person to plan, organize, and participate in campaign actions and coalition activities. Interns provide valuable expert input on the school food experience.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 15, 2024

HOW:  https://awatts164382.typeform.com/to/b9wZU9aO?typeform-source=www.foodadvocates.org