Yale Young Global Scholars

An official Yale University program, participants in the Yale Young Global Scholars Program for
Outstanding High School Students can expect an amazing summer experience studying in
beautiful campus lecture halls and classrooms, living in Yale’s historic residential colleges, eating
in award-winning dining halls, meeting a talented community of fellow students, engaging with
world-renowned professors, and interacting with extraordinary visiting practitioners.

The Yale Young Global Scholars Program is a very selective leadership-development program for
high school students from around the world. The program is designed to bring together students
with the talent, drive, energy, and ideas to make meaningful impacts as young leaders, even before
they begin university studies.

Living on the Yale campus for two weeks during the summer, students in the program:

 hone their abilities to think critically and flexibly;

 engage productively with a diverse group of peers;
 explore new and exciting ideas;
 meet distinguished scholars and practitioners;
 develop key communications skills.

While building a strong network of like-minded young people, participants assemble a leadership
toolkit that they take back with them to their home communities at the conclusion of the program.

For more information and the application, please visit http://globalscholars.yale.edu/.

Duke Summer Academy for High School Students

Have fun and enjoy personal enrichment classes with academically-motivated students from
around the world in Duke University’s Summer Academy for High School Students. Students
currently in grades 9 - 12 are eligible to apply.

Summer Academy for High School Students, a three-week, non-credit-bearing program offered
by Duke University, attracts students who represent the next generation of global citizens from
around the world. Enroll in this elite program and immerse yourself in an international experience
designed to provide an academic and residential environment through which you will gain a global
perspective on multiple areas of interest for young leaders.

Why choose Duke for your summer academic experience?

 Experience authentic college residential life by living in an undergraduate residence hall on

Duke University’s world-renowned campus.
  Explore global themes in morning and afternoon classes and make connections with students
from around the world.
 Focus upon a single evening film series designed for fun and variety.
 Immerse yourself over three weeks in rich and varied optional residential experiences, attending
baseball games, participating in music and dance events, exploring American shopping, and
much more!

For more information and the application, please visit http://summersession.duke.edu/high-

school-students/duke-summer-academy.

Summer Discovery at University of Texas at Austin

With over 50,000 students, the University of Texas at Austin is the perfect example of the motto,
“Everything is bigger in Texas.” Ranked 16th among public universities in the United States, UT
Austin is one of the top research institutions in the world. Famous alumni include First Lady Laura
Bush, actor Matthew McConaughey, and Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly. This ‘Public Ivy,’
located in the heart of Austin, is the perfect setting for a pre-college program.

At Summer Discovery UT Austin, we help you prepare for your transition from high school to
college. Our pre-college program combines academics, athletics, and activities to give high school
students a taste of college life.

During our 50 years, we have provided incredible summer experiences for thousands of high
school students. Summer Discovery students come from 43 states and over 60 countries. Join us
and create long-lasting friendships with students from all over the world this summer.

 Residential Life Live with your friends in one of the most student friendly cities in the United
States. Become more independent with the support of our amazing staff.
 Academics Choose from over 20 different enrichment classes. Sports Management. Abnormal
Psychology. The Business of Fashion. ESL. National Security & Spying.
 Activities Discover Texas this summer. From Six Flags Fiesta to Schlitterbahn Water Park to San
Antonio, every day on and off campus is action-packed.
 Sports Take advantage of UT Austin’s Big 12 athletic facilities through pick-up games and
tournaments.

For more information and the application, please visit http://www.summerdiscovery.com/u-

texas-austin.
 Summer Discovery at University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is consistently ranked as one of America’s top universities and is
known for its sports teams and vibrant school spirit. Famous alumni include U.S. President Gerald
Ford, Olympian Michael Phelps, and Madonna. This ‘Public Ivy,’ located in the classic college
town of Ann Arbor, is the perfect setting for a pre-college program.

At Summer Discovery Michigan, we help you prepare for your transition from high school to
college. Our pre-college program combines academics, athletics, and activities to give high school
students a taste of college life.

During our 25 years at the University of Michigan, we have provided incredible summer
experiences for thousands of high school students. Summer Discovery students come from 43
states and over 60 countries. Join us and create long-lasting friendships with students from all over
the world this summer.

 Residential Life Experience life on one of the most spirited college campuses in the United States.
Become more independent with the support of our amazing staff.
 Academics Choose from over 40 different enrichment classes. Business Institute. Sport
Management. SAT Prep. Careers in Medicine. Community Service and so much more.
 Activities Discover the Midwest this summer. From Cedar Point Amusement Park to comedy
shows to Detroit Tigers games, every day on and off campus is action-packed.
 Sports Take advantage of Michigan’s Big Ten athletic facilities through pick-up games,
tournaments, and Sports Plus classes.

For more information and the application, please visit http://www.summerdiscovery.com/u-

michigan.

HOBY Advanced Leadership Academy

"HOBY’s Advanced Leadership Academy (ALA) is a program for any U.S. or international high
school junior or senior (ages 16-18 at the time of the program and have completed their junior or
senior year of high school). Students are not required to have participated in other HOBY
programming to be eligible to participate in the ALA.

Through the HOBY Advanced Leadership Academy, participants: Understand and develop
themselves along the seven dimensions of the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM) and how
they work together to accomplish the eighth dimension, change; Use Gallup’s Clifton
StrengthsFinder ™ assessment to identify and understand their own strengths and capabilities;
Create a project action plan to lead and implement a service project or social enterprise in their
home communities within one year following the ALA; Meet new people and establish an ongoing
network of peers, other leaders and social entrepreneurs; and Earn college credit from George Mason
University.

For more information and the application, please visit http://www.hoby.org/programs/advanced-

leadership-academy/.

Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Student Leaders® Program

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Student Leaders® Program is accepting

applications for the Student Leaders® program. In light of your affiliation with youth programs,
we would like your help spreading the word.

Since its inception in 2005, the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has recognized more
than 2,200 exemplary high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for improving their
communities. The program helps students gain a greater understanding of how nonprofits create
impact in the community and helps develop them as the next generation of community leaders
through two components:

- A summer eight-week paid internship with a nonprofit organization selected by the bank.
This internship is designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply
leadership skills through hands-on work experience, while raising their awareness of
community issues addressed by their Host Organization.

- The week-long, all-expense paid Student Leaders Summit is in Washington, D.C..

Conducted in partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students
to aspects of civic, social and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and
skills they will use throughout their life to create positive community change.

In order to spread the word about the opportunity to your members, partners, and affiliates, please
distribute the email below.

We appreciate your help spreading the word about the Bank of America Student Leaders Program.
Students can apply for the program by going to www.bankofamerica.com/studentleaders.

For more information and the application, please visit www.bankofamerica.com/foundation.

Carnegie Pre-College Programs

Are you going to be a junior or senior in high school? If so, consider spending the summer in one
of our distinct summer Pre-College programs:
 Advanced Placement/Early Admission (AP/EA)
 Architecture
 Art & Design
 Drama
 Music
 National High School Game Academy

Our summer Pre-College programs will show you what life at Carnegie Mellon is all about - from
the classroom to what's happening on weekends. You'll meet people from all over the world, be
inspired by our world-renowned faculty, take part in the excitement of campus and have the
opportunity to explore the city of Pittsburgh.

See what life is like for a Pre-College Summer Program student at Carnegie Mellon! Also view
the Pre-College Playlist which is broken down by program.

For more information and the application, please visit

http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/pre-college/.

University of Southern California Summer Programs

USC Summer Programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students
through unique 4 and 2 week summer courses. Accepted students to the USC Summer Programs
will balance academic and campus life as they prepare for college in the nation’s entertainment
center – Los Angeles, California.

USC Summer Programs’ courses are taught by USC faculty and experienced professionals of the
USC academic community. Summer Programs’ faculty create an engaging academic experience
by combining lectures, hands-on workshops and labs, guest speakers, and academic field trips to
locations throughout Los Angeles. Each course is designed to be more interactive, engaging, and
challenging than accelerated high school classes or the broad introductory courses offered by other
summer pre-collegiate programs.

For more information and the application, please visit http://summerprograms.usc.edu/.

AMDA Summer Programs

Intensive Performing Arts Training in a College Environment for High School Students

Our unique program offers a transformative experience for talented high school students looking
to immerse themselves in the performing arts. This summer, teens from all over the world will
study, train, rehearse, perform and live on AMDA’s New York City and Los Angeles campuses.
The rigorous curriculum is taught by a world-class faculty of artists who offer students
professional-level training in acting, singing and dance.

AMDA's Summer Conservatory empowers young artists to choose their own path within our three
performing arts disciplines. Residential and commuter programs in NYC and LA are open to all
talented high school students completing grades 8-12.

For more information and the application, please visit http://www.amda.edu/high-school-

summer-program.

School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston

The SMFA Pre-College Program is a rigorous summer program for high school students interested in
the visual arts. The core of the curriculum centers around an interdisciplinary approach, combining
studio work, critique and discussion, building a solid foundation of artistry, conceptualization and
technical skills.

Students from a variety of backgrounds and countries spend four weeks on SMFA's campus, utilizing
the studios, working with expert faculty and graduate mentors, building their portfolios, exploring the
Museum of Fine Arts and Boston's cultural and historic landmarks. Graduates of the program can earn
up to four college credits towards undergraduate study at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts

For more information and the application, please visit http://www.smfa.edu/pre-college-summer-

studio.

FSU Young Scholars Program

The Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a six-week residential science and mathematics summer
program for Florida high school students with significant potential for careers in the fields of
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The program was developed in 1983 and is
currently administered by the Office of Science Teaching Activities in the College of Arts and
Sciences at Florida State University.

Eligibility:

The program is designed for students who have completed the eleventh grade in a Florida public
or private high school. A few exceptionally qualified and mature tenth graders have been selected
in past years, though this is quite rare.

To be considered for acceptance, applicants must:

 Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (unweighted)

 Have received a score in the 90th percentile or better in math on a nationally standardized
exam (i.e., SAT, PSAT, ACT, or PLAN) before the application deadline
 Be enrolled in or have completed Pre-Calculus
  Be able to commit for the entire six weeks of the program (no exceptions will be made for
travel to other summer internship opportunities, sports camps, Mu Alpha Theta, etc.)
 Maintain a permanent residence in the state of Florida

For more information and the application, please visit http://bio.fsu.edu/ysp/.

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn

The Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) welcomes highly motivated and talented
students to explore Engineering at the college level. The Academy’s intensive, three-week
programs combine sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting edge
technologies. Work with leading faculty, live on Penn’s historic campus, and connect with new
friends from around the world.

The School of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania offers a unique opportunity for a
selective group of highly motivated and talented high school students to experience rigorous and
challenging college-level coursework. The Academy’s intensive, three-week programs combine
sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting edge technologies such as
biotechnology, computer graphics, computer science, nanotechnology, robotics, or engineering
complex networks.

For more information and the application, please visit https://esap.seas.upenn.edu/about/.

Girls Who Code

The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program is a 7-week computer science course that
embeds classrooms in technology companies and universities. Students learn the
fundamentals of computer science - from robotics to how to build a webpage - while gaining
exposure to the tech industry and mentorship from women working in technology.

Key programmatic components of the Girls Who Code Immersion Program include:

 Skills – Seven weeks of intensive instruction in computer science, robotics, algorithms, web
design, and mobile development
 Exposure – Speakers, demos, workshops, and presentations from female engineers and
entrepreneurs; field trips to technology companies, startups, academic institutions and more
 Mentorship – Top female executives, entrepreneurs and engineers provide career and
academic mentorship

For more information and the application, please visit https://girlswhocode.fluidreview.com/.

 Princeton Journalism Summer Program
The Princeton Summer Journalism Program is a paid-for journalism and college preparation
program for high school student journalists from low-income backgrounds at Princeton
University. The program’s goal is to diversify college and professional newsrooms by
encouraging outstanding students from low-income backgrounds to pursue careers in journalism.

Classes at the program are taught by reporters and editors from The New York Times, The
Washington Post, The New Yorker, The Daily Beast, Time, National Journal, New York
Magazine, The New Republic, ESPN the Magazine, CNN and NPR, among other media outlets.
Students meet with numerous Princeton professors, as well as Princeton’s president and
admissions officers. They report an investigative story, cover a professional sports event,
produce a TV segment, and publish their own newspaper. And they receive guidance on the
college admissions process not only during the 10 days of the program, but also during the fall of
their senior year of high school.

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following qualifications:
- Must currently be juniors in high school.

- Must live in the United States.
- Must have at least an unweighted 3.5 grade point average (out of 4.0).

- Must have an interest in journalism.

- Must have combined income of their custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) plus child support
payments, if any, must not exceed $45,000.


The application can be found at https://fs4.formsite.com/pusjp/form1/secure_index.html. For

additional information about the program is available at www.princeton.edu/sjp.