Ongoing Opportunities/Scholarships/Programs

Scholarship

Due Date

Grade

Subject

Information

 

Bloomfield College (NJ) Scholarships

 

12

Trustee, Presidential, and others

For freshmen students. Trustee from $8,500 to $10,000; Presidential, $6,000 to $8,000.  Many others with different criteria.  Information available at http://www.bloomfield.edu/admissions 

 

Davis & Elkins College, WV

 

 

12

$15,000 academic Scholarship

Scholarship will be granted to students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher.  It is FREE to apply to D&E; apply at http://davisandelkins.edu/   To schedule a visit, contact Kara Fisher

toll free at 800-624-3157 ext. 1301 or by email at fisherk@davisandelkins.edu

 

William Patterson University Summer Youth Programs 08

 

Varies

Wide variety of enrichment  programs

This summer program for middle and high school students has classes too numerous to list.  Visit http://www.wpunj.edu/cpe/ for information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marist College (Poughkeepsie, NY) Summer Pre-College Programs

 

 

10-11

Business, environmental science, fashion game design, sports communication

Program runs from July 13-26, 2008, with an all-inclusive fee of $2,800.  Visit http://www.marist.edu/precollege  for information.

Brown University Summer Programs

 

9-12

Summer Leadership Institute and Pre-College

Wide variety of offerings from mini courses to meet students’ needs.  Tuition runs from $1,500 for a one-week course to over $5,000 for a four-week course.  Leadership Institute June 29-July 11 is $3,200.  Visit http://brown.edu/Administration/Continuing_Studies/pc/index.php for more information.

Boston University Summer Programs

 

10-12

Honors Program and Summer Challenge Program

Six-week credit program fee is approximately $6,500 and less for no credit.  The two-week programs are $2970 until May 1 when tuition is higher.  Visit http://www.bu.edu/summer/program_high_school_students/

Global Works Summer Travel Programs

 

Ages 14-18

Community Service, Cultural Exchange, Language Learning, and Adventure Travel

Tuition range:  $3500-$5700 for three- to four-week programs.  Tuition scholarships are available on programs to:  Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and New Zealand.  Visit http://www.globalworkstravel.com/ssa.php  for information.

American Collegiate Adventures (ACA) Summer Programs for High School Students

Summer

 

Wisconsin, Spain, Italy, Costa Rica & Panama, D.C.-Philadelphia-Boston

Two- to six-week academic programs plus a teen travel camp (tuition not listed).  Tuition ranges from approximately $1600 to $7700 not including air travel.  Visit http://www.acasummer.com/index2.htm 

Julian Krinsky PreCollege Summer Program

Summer

Ages 15-18

Variety of summer camps

Programs at Penn, Princeton, internships in Philadelphia, Film Production Academy, etc.  American Camp Association accredited.  Three-week session is $4,400.  Details and application:  http://www.jkcp.com

 

Oxford Royale Academy Summer Program

Summer

Ages 16-18

Broadening Horizon Program Two- and Four-week Sessions July 6 - August 30

 

Visit http://www.oxford-royale.co.uk/   Two week sessions are $4,675; four weeks, $8,770. 

Suffolk University Residential Summer Institute

 

9-11

Two-week programs July 13-26, 2008

Variety of courses. Tuition:  The total cost is $1125 by April 15, 2008; $1375 after April 15, 2008.  Visit http://www.suffolk.edu/offices/889.html

University of Southern California (USC) Summer Seminars, Architecture, and other programs

 

10-12

Summer Seminars July 6 to August 2 and other programs

Seminars offer a myriad of three-credit topics.  Tuition is about $5,000.  Visit http://www.usc.edu/dept/admissions/programs/summer/seminars.shtml    for information on the seminars and other programs.

Landmark Volunteers

 

10, 11, 12

Two-week summer opportunity to volunteer your time helping others

Tax-deductible contribution of approximately $1500 for a two-week summer program; $750 for a one-week spring program.  http://www.volunteers.com/

Summer Institute for the Gifted

 

4-11

Courses at college campuses

Tuition $3995 ($4595 at Princeton and UC Berkeley).  Visit http://www.giftedstudy.com/ for details.

Sojourns Abroad

 

College age

Live in Siena, Italy, or Paris

Fall, spring, summer cultural immersion for college age students.  Programs run around $17,000.  Visit http://www.sojournsabroad.org/ 

Norwich University Summer Achievement, Challenge & Fun

 

9-11

Future Leaders, Drill Team, Engineering Academy

Tuition is approximately $750 - $1500.  http://www.norwich.edu/admissions/summerprograms.html

 

Abby Road Summer Programs

 

9-12

Europe and North America

Fees including airfare range between $5,800 and $8,300 (Greece/Italy/France).  Visit http://www.goabbeyroad.com/ for details

ASSE USA International Student Exchange Program

 

 

Study abroad - Europe, Asia, Australia, etc.

School year, 3 months, or 6 weeks and summer.  No foreign language required.  Program fees run between $4,000 and $8,700.   http://www.asse.com/United_States/index.html

Summer at Barnard College Pre-College Programs

 

10-11

Liberal Arts and Leadership

Partnership with Columbia University.   Prices range from $1,000 (commuter) to $4,600 with room/board.  Information at http://www.barnard.edu/pcp/summer.html

TCNJ Scholarships

Vary

12

Vary

Board of Trustees, Community Leaders, Engineering and Music, ROTC, etc.  Details and application information can be found at http://www.tcnj.edu/~admiss/apply/other_scholarships.html

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HFC)

Vary

12

National Commission for Cooperative Education sponsored

Must be of Hispanic heritage and apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Visit http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=426  for details.

Poetry Contest

Ongoing

All

Poetry of 20 lines or more.

Prizes of up to $10,000 for your poetry.  Go to http://www.poetry.com/contest/contest.asp?suite=A67701  for details.  (No fee, and no obligation to purchase anything.)

US Navy NROTC Scholarship Program

 

11

Become an officer in the US Navy with free college tuition

Full tuition, 4-year scholarship at over 100 top colleges/universities valued up to $180,000.   Requirement:  US citizen/naturalized, be 17 or more when entering college, SAT min. 530 verbal and 520 math (ACT 22/22), apply to a university with the NROTC program, and have no moral/personal conviction that would prevent admission to the US Navy.  Information/application can be found at https://www.nrotc.navy.mil   or through Rachael Gonzales, (516) 683-2546 or rachael.gonzales@navy.mil

Montclair State University Arts Days

Varied

9-12

College-bound students pursuing careers in the arts

Explore arts information sessions in broadcasting, theater, music, communications, dance, and the arts.  Most events are free.  Visit http://montclair.edu/artsdays

American Legion Scholarships

Vary

12

Connection to the American Legion - relative, Boys State, etc.

Requirements for each scholarship vary.  To purchase the “Need a Lift” publication, go to:  http://www.legion.org/?section=community&subsection=com_edaid&subsection2=com_scholarships&content=gi_needalift.   The reprint for NJ is posted on the G/T web site.

National Youth Leadership Forums

 

9-12

Medicine; Law; National Security, and International Forum

On the National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals approved list, http://www.principals.org.    Summer and one-week school-year programs in Washington, D.C.: Tuition ranges from approx. $1390 - $3,000.  For information visit http://www.nylf.org/

National Student Leadership Conferences

 

9-12

Wide variety of one-week programs in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere

On the National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals approved list, http://www.principals.org    Summer program fees run between $2195 and $4,295.  Visit http://www.nslcleaders.org/admissions.html#tuition  for details.

Washington Workshops Foundation

 

9-12

Seminars/Internship held in June and July

On the National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals approved list, http://www.principals.org   Offers leadership training programs with informative seminars about national politics, law, American history, and government.  Tuition is $1,295 to $3750.  Information at http://www.workshops.org/

Presidential Classroom

 

9-12

Variety of subjects; one-week programs in Washington, D.C.

On the National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals approved list, http://www.principals.org .  Programs fees $1,350 - $1,400.  Expanded offerings.  For details visit http://presidentialclassroom.org/

Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC)

 

11-12

Leadership programs in the Fall and Spring

On the National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals approved list, http://www.principals.org   A 12-day leadership program for outstanding high school juniors and seniors. Conferences are held in Washington, D.C. and New York City.  CYLC Tuition for 6 days is $1380 and for 10 days, $2215.  Visit http://www.gylc.org/nylc/nylc_about.cfm for details.

Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC)

 

11-12

Summer Leadership Program

On the National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals approved list, http://www.principals.org   GYLC tuition:  12 days in Washington, $2740; 13-day conference in Europe, $5480.  Visit http://www.gylc.org/GYLC/GYLC_about.cfm  for information.

LeadAmerica  - Congressional Student Leadership Conferences

 

9-12

Lead America sponsors college accredited academic-based leadership conferences

On the National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals approved list, http://www.principals.org   College credit may be earned for attendance.  Programs held in the U.S. and abroad.  Tuition ranges from $1499 to $5300.  For information visit http://www.lead-america.org/conferences/cslc/index.html

Johnson & Wales University’s Chancellor’s Scholarship Program and Presidential Scholarship

 

12

$7,500 to full tuition (Chancellor’s) and $5,000 (Presidential)

Top ranked academic students are eligible.  Must complete the regular, no-fee application to be eligible.

The George Washington Summer Scholars

 

9-11

10-day mini courses

GW Summer Scholars 10-day mini courses June 22 - July 2--law & evidence, photojournalism, election politics, biomedical engineering from $2330.  http://www.summerscholars.gwu.edu/  

Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Educational Programs, Wallingford, CT

 

6-12

Writing, Math/Science, English, JFK Institute in Government June 24-July 27

Also offered:  summer in China, Paris, and Spain plus a Summer Arts Conservatory.  Tuition/fees/board range from $2,330 to about $6,000.  Financial aid available; due 02/15/08.  Info: http://www.choate.edu/summerprograms 

Alvernia College, Reading, PA, Scholarships and Awards

 

12

Merit scholarships, partnership awards, and grants

Up to $12,000 available to first-year applicants.  Visit http://www.alvernia.edu/admissions/financing/scholarships.htm  for information.

 

Pratt Institute Pre-College Program

 

9-12

July 7 - August 1, 2008

Class offered on Saturday and Sunday beginning 02/02/07:  architecture, portfolio development, creative writing, foundation art, painting/drawing, and photography.  Tuition is approx. $2,295 plus fees.  http://www.pratt.edu/newsite/index.php?group_id=98&div_id=4022#

LeadAmerica Washington Summer Scholars program at American University and other programs

 

All

Three-week summer program at AU; other programs held throughout the country

LeadAmerica programs are endorsed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.  Three-week American University course is all inclusive at $5255 including 3 credits.  Other programs run between $1799 and $2600.  Visit http://www.lead-america.org/