Programs and Awards

Below are a list of programs for high school students can apply to!

Programs

  • (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

  • 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

  • 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/

  • I have a dream program

    Deadline: Check back in January 2022

    Website: https://colorado.ihdf.org/

  • 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/

  • 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/

  • 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/

  • ASPIRA

    Deadline: Varies, check website for more info

    Criteria: Scholarships for Latino and Chicano students

    Website: https://aspira.org

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Bright Prospect

    Deadline: Unsure, organization directly works with partner high schools

    Criteria: See school counselor

  • 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/

  • Center for Student Opportunity

    Deadline: Unsure

    Criteria: first-generation college students

    Website: https://studentopportunitycenter.com/

  • 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

  • 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

  • College Possible

    Deadline: Before your junior year

    Criteria: No specific criteria, must write an essay to apply

    Website: https://collegepossible.org/student-resources/join/

  • College Summit

    Deadline: Application unable to be found

    Website: https://www.peerforward.org/ | https://changingthepresent.org/collections/college-summit

  • 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/

  • 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/

  • Let's get ready

    Deadline: Check back in January 2022

    Website: https://letsgetready.org/high-school-students/

  • 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

  • MITES

    Deadline: Check back in November 2021

    Criteria:

    -High school junior

    -US Citizen or Permanent Resident

    Website: https://oeop.mit.edu/programs/mites

  • RSI (MIT research institute)

    Deadline: Not currently accepting applications

    Criteria: High school students EXCEPT seniors

    Website: https://www.cee.org/programs/research-science-institute

  • 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

  • Science Summer Program SSP

    Deadline: Mid-December

    Criteria: Highly motivated Juniors interested in biochem or astrophysics

    Website: https://summerscience.org/admissions/how-to-apply/

  • 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

  • Summer Bridge Program, Cal State System

  • 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

    Website: https://www.summerdiscovery.com/u-colorado-boulder

  • 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

  • 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

    Website: https://www.tellurideassociation.org/our-programs/high-school-students/summer-program-juniors-tasp/apply-tasp/

    More Info: Free six-week educational experience for high school juniors that offers challenges and rewards rarely encountered in secondary school or even college.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • UC Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)

  • University of Pennsylvania Summer Academy in Applied Science and Technology (SAAST)

  • Univesty of Virginia Young Writers Workshop

  • Upward Bound Summer Program

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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/

  • 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

  • National Speech and Debate Participant

    Deadline: Varies among regions

    Criteria: Varies among regions

    Website: https://www.speechanddebate.org/scholarships/

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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.