HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation.
At HOBY, we believe all students have the potential to lead. Our seminars bring students together across different backgrounds, cultures, and communities. We help students discover a newfound sense of awareness, confidence, connection, and purpose. Our seminars are proven to cultivate personal growth and inspire action. Students leave HOBY with the knowledge and passion needed to make a positive impact on the world around them. Being a part of the HOBY community unlocks a world of opportunities and connections beyond our seminars.
The eight-week program will give participants who are interested in science and medicine real hands-on experience in research methodology and writing. Participants are placed in teams and matched with Duke faculty mentors to work on an original, hypothesis-driven project, originating as a one-page summary and culminating in a complete research paper. A goal of the program is to have every participant qualify for co-authorship on a peer-reviewed manuscript related to their team’s project.
Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a no-cost, state-funded program for academically talented North Carolina students who aspire to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. You will have the opportunity to engage in research with faculty and get hands-on experience at a university.
The Black SEL Hub Summer Institute delves into the lived experiences of Black students regarding social-emotional development. Our goal is to equip students to manage conflict constructively, regulate emotions, make responsible decisions, and positively contribute to both classroom and community settings.
Founded in 1973, the Governor’s Page Program gives North Carolina high school students the opportunity for hands-on participation in state government. Hosted by VolunteerNC in Raleigh, pages will grow in four areas: history, civics, service, and professional development.
During the page week activities may include the following:
Develop a policy proposal with policy officials from various state government departments
Learn from government officials about state government
Plan their service project
Complete tasks for State Government Departments
Tour government buildings and historic sites
Habitat Wake is seeking individuals to participate in our Summer of Service internship program. As a Habitat Wake intern, you will select a concentration track and commit to working alongside staff and volunteers to gain new skills. Your positive attitude and volunteer spirit will help support Habitat Wake’s mission to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope.
The Wake Forest University Summer Immersion Program application opens on November 1
Explore life on a college campus and discover potential career paths during one-week summer institutes at Wake Forest University. Wake Forest University invites your high school students to apply for an immersive, week-long pre-college experience. Students choose from 20+ institutes in June and July spanning STEM to business to the creative arts. Your students will have the opportunity to learn from Wake Forest faculty, and imagine themselves as college students living on our beautiful campus.
Industry experts lead high school students through institutes including:
Medicine
Business
Engineering
Debate and Public Advocacy
Psychology
Sports Business
Applications open November 1st. The Priority Application Deadline is April 1 and decisions will be released starting April 1. Applications will continue to be assessed on a rolling basis with a final deadline of April 15 pending spaces available.
The UCD High School Summer Program is an enrichment program designed for North American students especially interested in learning more about Irish history, culture and student life. Through taught lectures and field trips, students will become acquainted with Ireland's rich cultural heritage and the vibrant capital city of Dublin. The program is geared toward students interested in potentially earning their undergraduate degree abroad, and will also highlight UCD's academic colleges, preparing students to explore the exciting and rewarding experience of studying in Ireland on a more long-term basis.
Evening Informational Sessions
Whether you’re a high school student planning your future or a community member curious about career options, these sessions will provide insights and guidance on various rewarding careers in the health care industry. Don’t miss this chance to learn about the impactful roles you can pursue.
Spotlight on Pediatrics: Champions for Children: A Look Into Pediatric Professions
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Spotlight on Entry Level Health Care: Health Care Starts Here: Entry-Level Careers That Make a Difference
Tuesday, October 7, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Save the Date: Navigating Health Care Careers Conference
May 1, 2026, WakeMed Andrews Conference Center
All sessions are held at the WakeMed Andrews Conference Center (3024 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh).
To learn more and register, visit https://forms.office.com/r/Kz6nwa24dT.
Telluride Association Summer Seminars (TASS) are free, five-week residential summer programs for high school sophomores and juniors (“rising juniors” and “rising seniors”) that investigate how power and privilege shape social structures through courses in humanities and social sciences. We are seeking intellectually curious, community-minded, and self-motivated students with diverse perspectives who are looking for opportunities to grow academically and socially.
Specific seminar titles will be available in the Spring but are organized under two programs:
TASS explores the influence and intersection of history, art, literature, politics, and ethnic studies with systems of power and possibilities of social transformation.
TASS-CBS (Critical Black Studies) explore topics within history, politics, literature, art, and other intellectual and cultural contributions from people of African descent.
A Telluride summer is a transformative academic experience.
Applications are open October 15-December 3, 2025.
Visit our website to learn more and have your student apply.
Have more questions? We have answers. tass-queries@tellurideassociation.org.