Programs and Awards
Below are a list of programs for high school students can apply to!
Programs
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(MS)^2 at Phillips Academy
Deadline: Before February 1st, as early as possible
Criteria: Native American students with demonstrated financial need, or other racial minority students in certain areas. 9th grade students currently enrolled in or having already completed one year of algebra
Website: https://www.andover.edu/about/outreach/ms2
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Columbia Scholastic Press Association Journalism Workshop
Deadline: Not currently accepting applications
Criteria: High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Website: https://cspa.columbia.edu/conventions-and-workshops/summer-journalism-workshop
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Early Academic Outreach program (EAOP)
Deadline: Not currently accepting applications
Criteria:
Pre-College Academy:
-Sophomores and Juniors
-Participate in EAOP activities
-2.5 GPA
-Attend EAOP partner school
EAOP UC Berkeley Summer Sessions
-Enroll in EAOP
-Incoming High School Seniors
-3.5 Weighted GPA
SAT Academy
-Part of EAOP
-Current High School Juniors
-2.5 Weighted GPA
-Passed or currently taking Algebra 2, Advanced Algebra, Math 3
Website: https://eaop.berkeley.edu/
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I have a dream program
Deadline: Check back in January 2022
Website: https://colorado.ihdf.org/
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Indiana University High school Journalism Institute (HSJI)
Deadline: Not currently accepting applications
Criteria: High school students and staff interested in journalism
Website: https://hsji.mediaschool.indiana.edu/
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Johns Hopkins University Engineering Innovation
Deadline: Check back mid-December
Criteria:
-Rising high school juniors and seniors
-A or B in math and science class
-Completed Algebra 2 and a class that involves trig functions
-For Explore Engineering Innovation: Completed Chemistry and Physics (with lab) in high school
-For Biomedical Engineering Innovation: Completed Physics in high school (with lab)
Website: https://ei.jhu.edu/
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A Better Chance
Deadline: 2023-2024 school year applications begin in February
Criteria: Students of color in 4-9th grade who are permanent residents of the US. Ideally, above average performance in English and math, maintain a B+ average or better, and are model students in extracurricular activities.
Website: https://www.abetterchance.org/
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ASPIRA
Deadline: Varies, check website for more info
Criteria: Scholarships for Latino and Chicano students
Website: https://aspira.org
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AVID
Deadline: Check website or talk to school counselors
Criteria: Students who are “in the middle”, and planning to attend 4-year university.
Website: https://www.avid.org
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Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute
Deadline: Currently closed
Criteria: Must be American citizen between 16 and 18 years of age
Website: https://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/benjamin-franklin-summer-institutes
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Bottom Line
Deadline: Unsure, check website
Criteria: Rising senior with at least 2.5 GPA, first-generation college student(or meet household income criteria), resident of Boston, Chicago, or New York City.
Website: https://www.bottomline.org/content/student-application
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Bright Prospect
Deadline: Unsure, organization directly works with partner high schools
Criteria: See school counselor
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Carlton College Summer Writing Program
Deadline: 2021 applications closed, check back in January
Criteria: Rising junior or senior
Website: https://www.carleton.edu/summer/pre-college/programs/
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Center for Student Opportunity
Deadline: Unsure
Criteria: first-generation college students
Website: https://studentopportunitycenter.com/
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College Bound
Deadline: Unsure, might be year-round
Criteria: DC students grades 8-10, committed to college and weekly meetings
Website: https://www.collegebound.org/academic-mentoring.html
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College Match
Deadline: Passed, check back in 2022
Criteria: Academically outstanding students in households beneath a certain income level
Website: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match
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College Possible
Deadline: Before your junior year
Criteria: No specific criteria, must write an essay to apply
Website: https://collegepossible.org/student-resources/join/
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College Summit
Deadline: Application unable to be found
Website: https://www.peerforward.org/ | https://changingthepresent.org/collections/college-summit
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College Track
Deadline: 8th grade application accepted through the spring, 9th through the fall
Criteria: First-generation college students from low-income families.
Website: https://collegetrack.org/apply/
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LEDA
Deadline: Not currently accepting applications
Criteria:
-High School Junior
-Public school student
-U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA status
-Household income <$90,000
-Minimum unweighted GPA 3.5
Website: https://ledascholars.org/
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Let's get ready
Deadline: Check back in January 2022
Website: https://letsgetready.org/high-school-students/
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MIT MOSTEC and E2@MIT
Deadline: Check back in November 2021
Criteria:
-High school junior
-US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Website: https://summerapp.secure-platform.com/a
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MITES
Deadline: Check back in November 2021
Criteria:
-High school junior
-US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Website: https://oeop.mit.edu/programs/mites
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RSI (MIT research institute)
Deadline: Not currently accepting applications
Criteria: High school students EXCEPT seniors
Website: https://www.cee.org/programs/research-science-institute
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WTP (Women's tech program)
Deadline: Check back in November 2021
Criteria:
-Female high school juniors
-U.S. citizen/ Permanent Resident
Website: http://wtp.mit.edu/application.html
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Science Summer Program SSP
Deadline: Mid-December
Criteria: Highly motivated Juniors interested in biochem or astrophysics
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Stanford University Mathematics Camp
Deadline: Open in late 2021
Criteria: Select group of mathematically talented rising high school juniors and seniors from around the world for intensive study in advanced mathematics
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Summer Bridge Program, Cal State System
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Summer Discovery Stem at CU-Boulder
Deadline: Open until July
Criteria: Students interested in online/onsite classes at CU Boulder. Each class costs up to $300
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Summer Enrichment Stem at Darthmouth (SEAD) Program
Deadline: Not open yet
Criteria: High-potential youth from under-resourced communities in the Upper Valley
Website: https://dartmouth.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8t67vbXRduKiEZ
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Telluride Association Summer Porgram
Deadline: Fall 2021
Criteria: Curious, thoughtful, brilliant, and compassionate students to compose diverse and eclectic communities devoted to academic, social, and personal growth
More Info: Free six-week educational experience for high school juniors that offers challenges and rewards rarely encountered in secondary school or even college.
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The College of William and Mary Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History
Deadline: N/A
Criteria: Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors interested in history
Website: https://www.wm.edu/as/niahd/precolsummer/index.php
More Info: Rising high school juniors, seniors, and first-year college students in a three-week history course taught "on-site" at the abundant museums and historic places in eastern Virginia. Students earn 3 college credits from William & Mary which are transferable to other colleges and universities
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Tulane Emerging Scholars-Enviormental Health Sciences Academy
Deadline: Beginning 2022
Criteria: Be a rising junior or senior at a public high school in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Show a strong interest and ability in science
Have an overall grade point average of 3.0 (B) or above
Have successfully completed a biology class by the end of the 2020-21 school year
Commit to fully participate in all required activities of the 3-week summer program
Website: http://www.tulaneemergingscholars.com/academy-overview
More Info: Unique opportunity for high school students with a strong interest in science to learn about environmental public health. This three-week online program will be held from June 7 to June 25, 2021. Optional field trips will be held during the first and third weeks.
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UC Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)
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University of Pennsylvania Summer Academy in Applied Science and Technology (SAAST)
Deadline: March 2022
Website: https://esap.seas.upenn.edu/apply/application-requirements/
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Univesty of Virginia Young Writers Workshop
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Upward Bound Summer Program
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Yale University Young Global Scholars Program
Deadline: 2022
Criteria: Cost of $3500 with scholarships available
Be at least 16 years old by July 19, 2021 (first day of Session III).*
Be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.
Be a current high school sophomore or junior (or international equivalent).
Website: https://globalscholars.yale.edu/application-deadlines
More Info: Academic enrichment program for outstanding high school students from around the world
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Young Scientist Training Program at the University of Chicago
Deadline: N/A
Website: https://www.math.uchicago.edu/ysp/summerschedule.html
More Info: Enthusiastic and talented math students from seventh through twelfth grades an opportunity to strengthen their mathematical powers through a deep experience in mathematical thought and effort
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Awards
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Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) Participant or Winner
Deadline: Varies among regions https://findafair.societyforscience.org/
Criteria:
-High School Junior
-Participate and receive honor at Society affiliated fair
Website: https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/international-rules/
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National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar
Criteria:
-Juniors and Sophomores
-Take PSAT or NMSQT and score top 10% OR score 3+ on two AP exams
-3.5+ GPA
Website: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scholarships-and-recognition/recognition-programs
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National Speech and Debate Participant
Deadline: Varies among regions
Criteria: Varies among regions
Website: https://www.speechanddebate.org/scholarships/
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Sell it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Style it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Share it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Dream it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Sell it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Build it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Make it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Grow it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Share it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.