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Band of Environmentally Educated & Employable Teens (BEETS)
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15-19 yr old HS students encouraged to apply to job training program. Interns will work in community
gardens and parks while teaching garden classes. Job training and field trips.
Paid Internship $8/hr stipend
Essay Prompt 1: Why do you want to be a part of BEETS, and what do you hope you get out of the experience?
Essay Prompt 2: What skills, passions, or interests do you have?
Essay Prompt 3: Describe what being a “Leader” means to you?
Essay Prompt 4: If you could change any issue in your community or environment, what would you change
and why?
Date of program: Jan 29 - May 1 Tues/Thurs 3:30-5:30 + 2 Saturdays/month
To request an application, email Lisa Drogin at [email protected]
Visit http://www.communitygrows.org/category/beets/
Application deadline: January 13, 2015
College Prep Camp at the Lair of the Golden Bear (UCB)
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For incoming juniors or seniors- college search workshops, college application seminars, personal
statement workshops, SAT/ACT prep, financial aid/scholarships info. Fun! Hiking, campfires, skits, sports
competition, college stories from real college students, and more! THIS IS A LEGIT CAMP- very much
worth the cost!
Cost: Includes food, lodging, instruction- $960; financial aid offered
Date of program: 3 sessions: June 16–20, June 21 – 25, and August 18 - 22
Visit: http://alumni.berkeley.edu/lair/types-vacations/college-prep-camp
Registration opens January 15
ASSE Summer Abroad Program
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ASSE offers programs for all high school students. In ASSE’s Summer Homestay or European Summer
Language programs, you’ll experience another culture and improve your foreign language skills
dramatically! (In some countries we can place you in a family where English is spoken as a second language.)
Choose from a list of 31 countries for a 4-6 week placement during July and August.
Program fees (including airfare, room& board): $5000-$9000 depending on location
Date of program: July - August
Visit: http://asse.com/United_States/summer.htm
Application deadline: January 15 for program s starting in July/August/September
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Offers vocational training for students age 14 – 22 with disabilities. In the course of the school year program,
students intern in three different healthcare positions.
Essay Prompt: Why do you want to participate in the Project SEARCH Program?
Paid and unpaid positions are available
Visit: http://www.sfusd.edu/en/programs-and-services/special-education/transition/overview.html
Deadline: January 20, 2015
Stanford High School Summer Program
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Summer College is a residential 3-4 week college experience that provides academic, social, and intellectual
opportunities for all high school student participants to take challenging college-level courses. Credit earned
is documented on a Stanford University transcript.
$5,600 - $7,250 tuition: limited financial aid available (must complete online financial aid application and all
required documents within a week of submitting their application to the Summer Institute)
Three sessions: June 21 – July 10, July 13 – August 1, July 13 – August 8
Visit: https://summerinstitutes.stanford.edu/high-school
Application due January 21 early, M arch 4 regular, April 1 extended
Stanford Summer Residential Program
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Open to sophomores/juniors interested in science and medicine/health career exploration. Students must
be low-income, first in their family to attend college and have B average in math/science classes. Online
application, essay, transcripts, two letters of recommendations (one from science teacher).
Essay Prompt 1: 300 words. Discuss the difficulty of your classes, time spent on homework assignments,
and how this fits into the rest of your day.
Essay Prompt 2: 400 words. Describe how one important academic, volunteer, or work experience during
high school has affected you. Why was this experience important?
Essay Prompt 3: 400 words. Why do you consider yourself low-income? How has this affected your life?
Include a description of your daily caregiving responsibilities, if any.
Essay Prompt 4. 400 words. Why are you interested in medicine, health, or science? How will your interest
in health, medicine, or science benefit you, other program participants, your family, and your community?
Essay Prompt 5: 250 words. Describe the exposure, if any, you have had to the college admission process
(completing applications, writing essays, types of colleges, student life, etc.). Exposure can be through
friends who have attended college, family members, school administrators, mentors, etc.
Essay Prompt 6: 100 words. What will you do this summer if you do not attend the 2015 Stanford Medical
Youth Science Program?
All costs are paid
Date of program: June 21 to July 26
Visit: http://smysp.stanford.edu/education/summerProgram/
Application due February 15, 2015
2 Northfield Mount Hermon College Prep
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Located in Mount Hermon, MA, this summer program (for students entering 10th-12th grade) offers forcredit and enrichment courses. Wide variety of course offerings in math, science, language arts, sports,
visual & performing arts, and English as a Second Language: beginning - advanced. Completed application
includes transcripts, letters or recommendation, parent recommendation and student questionnaire
Tuition, room & board for the $7,900, financial aid is offered
Date of program: June 27 - August 1
Visit: http://www.nmhschool.org/summer-program-0
Application due February 15, 2015
UC Summer School for Mathematics & Science (COSMOS)
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Four-week summer residential program for students grade 8-12 with a demonstrated aptitude for careers in
the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Students work with researchers and
scientists on hands-on and lab intensive curriculum.
Personal Statement - The faculty will read each statement thoroughly. They are very interested in learning
about a student's motivation and what the student wants to get out of their COSMOS experience. Students
are encouraged to comment on all their cluster choices.
$3,250 in state tuition fee; $6,000 out of state tuition fee; Full and partial scholarships available based on
income/family size
Date of Program: UC Davis, UCSC, UC San Diego: July 5 – Aug 1, UC Irvine: June 28 – July 24
Visit: http://cosmos-ucop.ucdavis.edu/
Application due February 20 2015
ATDP Summer School at UC Berkeley
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Open to 7th-11th, average GPA 3.5 or higher (this is not a GPA requirement) Students take courses at UC
Berkeley. Courses include: Writing & Literature, Fine Arts, Languages, Computer Science, Math, Social
Sciences, Natural Sciences, Application requires copy of latest report card, STAR scores, essay and teacher
recommendation.
$650 – $1500 tuition; Scholarships offered
Date of program: June22 – July 31
Visit: http://atdp.berkeley.edu
Application due February 25, 2015
CodeNow
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CodeNow teaches underrepresented high school (9-12) students the basics in computer programming. Our
goal is to help you understand how to program in a way that is engaging, exciting and interactive, giving you
invaluable experience for your future. Students must submit their application for the training and bootcamp
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Cost: free
Dates of programs March 14, 15, and 28
Visit: http://codenow.org/apply/
Application deadline February 25, 2015
Community Health Ambassadors
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A program to empower African American/Black students to serve as ambassadors of health and wellness
within their community. Students will also be connected with a physician or pharmacist mentor who will
assist them in preparing to apply to medical school.
Cost: free
Program date: begins April 25
Visit: http://pmfmd.com/community-health-ambassadors-cha-program/
Application due February 27, 2015
Project Pull
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Paid summer internship for all high school students sponsored by the City and County of San Francisco.
Eight-week program, interns explore careers in architecture, business, engineering and science by interning
with a full-time City employees from various City departments. Minimum 2.75 GPA
Essay Prompt 1: Please write an essay about a significant experience or event in your life and what it meant
to you.
Essay Prompt 2: After graduating from college, where do you see yourself in five (5), ten (10) and fifteen (15)
years?
Date of program: June 10 - August 2
Visit: http://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=890
Deadline: February 27, 2015
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)
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Open to grades 9-12, students will receive intensive training from professionals in music, theatre, video and
film, visual arts, dance, creative writing, and animation. Application requires two recommendations,
transcripts, artistic assignments, financial aid request, $20 application fee. Held in Valencia, CA (25 miles
north of Hollywood)
$1,550 tuition; Financial aid offered
Date of program: July 11 -August 7
Visit: https://www.csssa.org/#1
Application deadline is February 28, 2015
UC Berkeley Introductory College Level Experience in Microbiology (I-CLEM)
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8-week paid summer bio-tech internship for high-potential, low income sophomores and juniors. In addition
to basic science and research, the program also exposes students to career exploration and prep for college
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application process, including field trips to biotech companies, talks with scientists, writing a personal
statement and visiting colleges.
Essay Prompt 1: Tell us why you are interested in participating in iCLEM,
Essay Prompt 2: Describe the world you come from and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and
aspirations.
Stipend of $1500, plus a scholarship of $500 upon completion
Date of Program: 8 weeks in the summer
Visit: http://216.119.115.17/iclem/index.cfm
Application deadline: M arch 1, 2015
Cornell University - Catalyst & Curie
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The CURIE Academy is a one-week summer residential program for high school girls (minimum GPA of 3.0,
incoming junior or senior) who excel in math and science. The focus is on juniors and seniors who may not
have had prior opportunities to explore engineering. Application requires an essay, recommendation form,
online app.
Essay Prompt: 500 words. Why you want to participate in this program? What you hope to gain from the
experience? What interests you about engineering? What thoughts you have about your future career?
Tuition $1450; scholarships available up to $1375
Date of program: July 12- July 18
Visit: www.engineering.cornell.edu/curie
Application deadline: M arch 1, 2015
Entrada Scholar's Program at Calvin
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Summer program for current juniors and admitted seniors of color with 3.0 GPA or higher. Students can
enroll in a 3-4 credit college course in areas such as English, history, biology or psychology. Calvin is a
Christian college and students will participate in bible study and group devotions. Online application
requires transcripts, recommendations, ACT/SAT scores.
FREE: all admitted students receive a grant to cover the $4200 program fee
Students who complete the program and attend Calvin after graduation, receive a $4000 scholarship
Date of program: June 18 - July 15
Visit: http://www.calvin.edu/pre-college/programs/entrada/
Application due M arch 5, 2015
Genesys Works
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Genesys Works focuses on getting students paid internships in downtown Oakland and San Francisco with
some of the Bay Area’s best companies. This opportunity is available to those over 16 years of age by August
1st of this year and are rising seniors in high school.
Paid internships
Date of program: training starts June 22
Visit: http://www.genesysworks.org/bayarea/Students/Apply_to_Genesys_Works/
Application deadline M arch 5
5 Metro Transportation Commission (MTC) High School Internship Program
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MTC internship introduces students in the 10th, 11th or 12th grades to career opportunities in the field of
transportation, traffic engineering, finance and city planning. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by
date of hire, have completed the 10th grade, have an unweighted grade point average of 2.8 or higher
(students with a lower GPA will be considered if he/she submits two letters of recommendation), must
complete online job interest card and submit all parts of application.
Paid internship
8 weeks / dates TBD. Complete online job interest card to be notified of when positions become available
Visit: http://jobs.mtc.ca.gov/InternshipOpportunities/HighSchoolInfo/highschoolintern.html
Application due on M arch 8, 2015
AMIGOS Youth Ambassador Program
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The Youth Ambassadors Program is a FREE program for San Francisco Bay Area High School Students and
Adult Educators.
Youth Participants are competitively selected high school students who have demonstrated leadership
aptitude and an interest in community service; exhibit flexibility, maturity, integrity, good social skills, and
open-mindedness; have the motivation necessary to be active and successful exchange participants; and will
attend at least one more semester of secondary school after the exchange program.
Essay Prompt: How did you find out about the American Youth Leadership or Youth Ambassadors Programs
and why do you want to participate?
Cost is FREE
Date of Program: June 23-July 14
Visit: http://www.amigoslink.org/apply-yap
Application due M arch 9, 2015
Santa Clara University Summer Engineering Seminar
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The SES program is designed to motivate high school juniors to enter science and engineering majors in
college so they can ultimately participate in the scientific and technical work force. It provides participants
with a chance to explore possibilities of engineering as a career while living in University residence halls
staffed by program counselors
Program is paid, but have to pay for transportation to and from campus
Essay Prompt: 200-300 words. Why are you an ideal candidate for the SES program? How do you think
you could benefit from the program?
Session 1 dates July 26 – 30; Session 2 dates August 2 - 6
Visit: http://scu.edu/engineering/about/ses.cfm
Application deadline M arch 12, 2015
Doctors on Board Program
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A program for African American/Black students who are post-baccalaureate, pre-meds, college/university
students, community college students, high seniors or juniors interested in becoming physicians or
pharmacists to experience a rare snapshot of what it takes to become a physician or pharmacist.
Cost: free
Program date: March 21, 2015
Visit: http://pmfmd.com/doctors-on-board/
Application due M arch 13, 2015
Asian American Journalism Association JCAMP in Washington D.C.
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9th, 10th, 11th graders. The six-day training camp brings together students from across the nation to learn
from veteran journalists and media executives. JCamp participants will receive hands-on training and
produce multi-platform news packages for the program’s news website.
Essay Prompt 1: If you could interview any living person, who would it be and why? What would you ask that
person?
Essay Prompt 2: Why do you think you should be selected for JCamp?
Costs are free
Date of program: August 3 – 8, 2015
Visit: http://www.aaja.org/jcamp2015/
Application deadline: M arch 15, 2015
California College of the Arts Precollege Program
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Pre-College is an opportunity for current 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to take college-level art classes
and receive college credit. This is all-day program with studio production time and critiques. Classes are
held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., on CCA's Oakland campus.
Essay Prompt: One page. Describes in your own words a transportation problem in your community and
explains what you think could be done to help resolve the problem.
Tuition is ~$2,800. All necessary supplies ($300 approximate value) are included in this price; Need-based
and merit-based scholarships offered, applications due March 16
Date of program: June 22 - July 17
Visit: http://www.cca.edu/academics/precollege
Application due M arch 16, 2015
UC Davis Young Scholars Program
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For current sophomores and juniors. Residential research program to give 40 students the chance to
research biological, environmental and agricultural sciences and perform experiments with peers and
professionals. Online application, signature sheet, transcripts, two teacher recommendation forms, copy of
recently graded writing sample
Essay Prompt 1: 500 words. Some people argue that recent severe weather events are the result of global
warming, or climate change, that are caused by human activities. Others argue that these events are part of a
natural cycle that no amount of behavior modification among humans can control, one way or the other. As a
scientist, how do you respond to these claims? What evidence or reasoning can you apply to support your
response? (Be sure to cite outside sources if you use them using MLA Format)
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Essay Prompt 2: 500 words. What was the most challenging task you were ever asked to complete in a
science class at your high school? What made it challenging and what did you learn about yourself in the
process?
Essay Prompt 3: 300 words. What do you see as your strengths and weaknesses as they relate to your
success in this program?
$6200 tuition fee (includes room/board, field trips, and 5 units of college credit)
Date of program: June 21- August 1
Visit: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu/
Application due M arch 19, 2015
LINC Summer Youth Internship
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Based in Golden Gate National Parks, this six week internship for all high school students helps participants
gain career and leadership skills while having them assist with service projects and take field trips to special
park sites. Projects and activities vary by week and include trail work, plant propagation, and habitat
restoration. Each session starts with a four day camping and service trip to Yosemite National Park.
Essay Prompt: 100 – 250 words. Why does this summer experience interest you?
All students receive an educational award of $1,000 upon completion of the program.
Date of program: Mt. Tam Team June 16 – July 24, Golden Gate Team June 23 – July 31
Visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/assets/learn/youth-and-educators/pdfs/linc-2015-summerinternship-application.pdf
Application deadline M arch 20, 2015
Bates College Fly-In Program (Preface to Bates)
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Preface to Bates is a fly-in visitation program designed for high-achieving high school juniors who are firstgeneration-to-college students and/or students of color.
Highlights are a Bates admission interview, attending Bates classes, a tour of the campus, admission
information session, financial aid admission session, and overnight with current Bates student.
Essay Prompt 1: Discuss a time when your ethnic background (or an aspect of your identity) significantly
affected your life.
Essay Prompt 2: What do you hope to gain from attending the Preface to Bates program?
Travel Scholarship available!
Program: May 3-May 5, 2015
Visit: http://www.bates.edu/admission/preface/
Application deadline: M arch 23, 2015
Kaiser Permanente L.A.U.N.C.H. Program
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8- 10 week summer residential program for students age 16-20 with a demonstrated aptitude for careers in
the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Students work with researchers and
scientists on hands-on and lab intensive curriculum.
Paid Internship
Date of programs are to be announced
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http://share.kaiserpermanente.org/article/ncal-launch/
Contact: [email protected] for more information.
Application due M arch 28, 2015
MYEEP-- Mayor's Youth Employment
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Internship training and placement for SF youth ages 14-18. Mentoring and personalized job experience
based on your interests/career plans. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Paid Internship
Date of program: spring and summer session
Visit: www.myeep.org (be sure to check out their Facebook page for up-to-date info)
Application released in April
Youthworks
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Youthworks will help you find work and train you professionally. Students must be current 11th/12th
graders who can commit to working 6 hr/week for the school year and 16 hr/week for the summer be flexible
with their schedule.
Paid internships
Date of program: Summer and school year
Visit: http://sfyouthworks.org/for-youth/become-an-intern/
Applications for the school year released in August; Applications for sum mer released in April
Pratt Institute: Summer School for Design in NYC
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10th – 12th grade students will live on campus and will attend in Brooklyn. Students can choose between
architecture, art, design, creative writing, critical and visual studies, interior design, media, graphic design
and many more.
Costs: $3,430 plus fees; scholarships available, application for financial aid is 3/15
Date of program: July 6 – July 31
Visit: https://www.pratt.edu/academics/continuing-education-and-professional/pro-creditprograms/precollege/summer-programs/student-information-summer-only/
Application deadline: April 1, 2015
Teen Environmental Education Mentorship (TEEM)
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Paid Internship for all high school students who enjoy working outdoors, want to learn more about their
environment and how they can make a difference. Candidates should be excited about one or more of the
following: education, environment, science, community stewardship, leadership and working with schoolage children.
Paid Internship during the school year
Date of program: Early August training & January retreat; During school year: once a week during afterschool hours + one Saturday event/month, Sept 2014-May 2014.
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Visit: https://www.naturebridge.org/youth-leadership-environmental-education-mentorship
Application due April 3, 2015
PAL Summer Cadet Academy
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Police cadet summer training. Graduates immediately eligible for internships at SFPD stations/bureaus and
PAL cadet activities. Must be age 14-20, maintain a 2.0 GPA, must live in and attend a school in San
Francisco, must pass a criminal history background check
Free, all costs are paid
Date of Program: June 22– July 17
Visit: http://sfpal.org/Cadets/
Application deadline: April 3, 2015
Nature Bridge Programs at Yosemite National Park
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Summer Field Research Program: for current 10th/11th graders Armstrong Scholars Program: for girls ages
15-18; Wildlink: open to all HS students
Essay Prompt 1: What attracts you to the Armstrong Scholars program?
Essay Prompt 2: What goals do you have for yourself in future years and how would selection for the
Armstrong Scholars program help you achieve these goals?
Essay Prompt 3: What skills or strengths can you contribute to the group?
Essay Prompt 4: What is your interest in a wilderness-based program?
Essay Prompt 5? Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?
Costs vary; Scholarships offered for all programs
Dates vary by program
Visit: https://www.naturebridge.org/youth-programs-yosemite
Applications for Arm strong Scholars Program due April 6, 2015
Spotlight on the Arts
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Paid internship working 20 hours a week for seven weeks at an arts organization such as a museum, theater,
or a dance company based on your interests.
Must live in San Francisco and be between the ages of 14 - 17 years old. Submit a completed application
including parental consent and proof of income. Must not be currently employed in another city funded
program. Preference for low-income youth.
Date of the program is to be announced
Visit: http://www.calawyersforthearts.org/Resources/Documents/SL%2714flyer.pdf
Application due April 15, 2015
University of Chicago's: Classical World, study abroad in Greece
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Various classes available to high school students age 14 and up at U of C as well as study abroad opportunity.
Cost: $8,340; scholarships available for 50% of tuition based on merit and need
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Essay Prompt 1: Why did you choose the particular program/courses for which you have applied? How are
they related to your current academic interests?
Essay Prompt 2: Describe your most rewarding recent academic project or academic experience.
Essay Prompt 3: UChicago is famous for its “uncommon” essay prompts in our undergraduate applications.
Date of program: June 22 to July 10
Visit: https://summer.uchicago.edu/highschool/traveling-academy
Application due April 15, 2015
Enterprise for High School Students (EHSS) Summer Programs
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Career Exploration Program (CEP) offers 35 career options that you can explore for students that have
completed 11th or 12th grade. Work with professionals in a field that interests you.
Junior Caddie Program: Work outdoors on summer weekends at a golf course. Learn about course
maintenance and golf etiquette. For students in 9th-12th grade. A scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $4,000
is offered to program participants who have completed their junior or senior year.
Paid internships
Date of program: 7-week internship mid-June through July
Visit: http://www.ehss.org/summer.html
Application for CEP due April 15, 2015
Furman Chinese Camp
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Study/live on campus with native Chinese teachers and undergraduate camp counselors. Interact with
language partners in Suzhou, China via webcam. Build your language skills in class, try your hand at Chinese
cooking, Tai Chi, dance, games and hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Must be a high school student who
has studied Chinese for at least one year.
Cost: $400 deposit that is refunded at the end of the program
Date of program: July 6 – 20
Visit: http://www2.furman.edu/academics/asianstudies/summer-programs-and-teachertraining/Pages/startalk.aspx
Deadline: April 16, 2015
Oasis for Girls
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Program for young women 14-17 committed to community building and developing participants as
advocates, activists and leaders. Oasis offers a great arts program.
All costs are paid
Date of Program: February 17 – April 23
Visit: http://www.sfoasis.org/
Application deadline: April 23, 2015
RAMS Summer Bridge Program
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8-week summer mentorship program for students age 16-20 who are interested in the field of psychology.
Students participate in weekly site visits to explore career possibilities in psychology/health service.
Essay Prompt 1: What interests you about the field of psychology?
Essay Prompt 2: What extra-curricular activities have you participated in so far in high school and/or in the
community?
Essay Prompt 3: What are some areas you would like to grow/need help with?
Essay Prompt 4: Who do you talk to when you are stressed?
Essay Prompt 5: What super power would you like to have and why?
Essay Prompt 6: If you were to be deserted on an island, what 3 things would you bring with you and why?
Essay Prompt 7: If you were to be deserted on an island, who would you like to be with you and why?
Essay Prompt 8: What would you like to learn/gain from RAMS Summer Bridge?
Stipend
Date of program varies
Visit: http://www.ramsinc.org/summerbridge.html
Deadline: April 30, 2015
SCAD: University of Creative Careers, Rising Star
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Available to rising high school seniors. Locations are Savanna, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, and Hong Kong.
Sessions include classes on computer graphics, dance, fashion, visual art, photography, and comic art. One of
the nation's best art schools!
Cost: About $4,200 - $32,670; scholarships available
Date of program: Atlanta: June 21 – July 25, Hong Kong: June 20 – July 25, Savannah: June 20 – July 25
Visit: http://www.scad.edu/academics/pre-college-summer-programs/rising-star
Application deadline: M ay 1, 2015
Exploratorium High School Explainers Program
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High School Explainers are students (age 15 +) who engage visitors at exhibits, lead demonstrations, and run
museum operations. Some are interested in science; all have a spark for learning new things. Explainers
learn about exhibits and facilitate visitor-exhibit interactions; open and close the museum; run daily
demonstrations (including dissections). Work a 4-month “semester” 12-19.5 hrs/week. May be rehired for
additional semesters
Paid Internship
Date of program: School-year schedule: Wednesday and Friday 1:00 – 5:30PM; Thursday 3:15 p.m.–10:15
p.m., or 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., or 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 10:30 a.m.–
5:30 p.m. Summer schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 10:30
a.m.–5:30 p.m.; and Thursday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., 12:00–7:00 p.m., or 2:15 p.m.–10:15 p.m. .
Visit: http://explainers.exploratorium.edu/highschool
Application due for sum mer 2015 sem ester M ay 1–8, 2015; application due for fall 2015 semester
August 8 - 16
Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project in Sacramento
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10th/11th grade Latino/a students interested in law, government, and leadership. High school transcript, 2
letters of rec, and 3 essays.
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Essay Prompt 1: Discuss your Leadership ability and potential. Provide example(s) of when you
demonstrated leadership. How do you see CLYLP playing a role in your leadership development?
Essay Prompt 2: Describe the world you came from--for example your family, community or school--and tell
us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. What is an experience that has occurred in your
life that is important to you and why?
Essay Prompt 3: Imagine yourself as a future leader of California (i.e., Lawmaker, Community Leader,
Business Leader). Identify key barriers or challenges that California must overcome to ensure all K-12
students have the opportunity to access and succeed in higher education. What skills will you need, as a
future leader, to be prepared to deal with these issues? How will you use your leadership position to make
change? Please be sure to answer all parts of this question.
Free, all costs are paid
Date of program: Usually Last week of July
Visit: http://www.clylp.org/programs/sacramento-leadership-conference.php
Deadline: M ay 6, 2015
NYU Precollege
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Incoming juniors and seniors (current 10th/11th graders) can experience academic and student life at NYU
by taking college-level credit-bearing courses with current college students. Courses are available in over 36
subjects. Online application must have transcripts, personal statement, letter of recommendation from
guidance counselor.
Costs: $1,354/unit + $396 fees; Scholarship deadline is April 1st
Date of program: May 26 - August 14
Visit: http://www.nyu.edu/summer/2012/highschool/program.html
Application available: M ay 26, 2015
Youth Law Academy
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Help students understand the legal system and various legal careers.
Open to 10th-12th graders, but must be 9th grade at the time of application submission. Program begins in
the Fall of sophomore year.
Preferred GPA to apply is 2.5. There is an online application, individual interview, and family interview.
Visit: http://centrolegal.org/youth-law-academy/
Deadline: TBA
Project Opportunity Works (POWS)
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Project Opportunity Works provides part-time work opportunities to be handled concurrently with parttime schooling. Job sites vary across multiple service industries ranging from office work, shipping and
receiving, food services, retail, security, and more. Worksites are scattered throughout downtown and
surrounding areas
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Must be enrolled in the Transition Partnership Program to participate in POWS.
Program dates: throughout the school year
Visit: http://www.sfusd.edu/en/programs-and-services/special-education/transition/transitionpartnership-program.html
Deadline: TBA
ACE Mentorship Program
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Program is for 9th-12th grade students who have an interest in architecture, construction and engineering.
Program provides hands-on experience and mentorship with working professionals in the field.
Free, all costs are paid
Date of program is offered during school year, after school 4-6pm once every two weeks
Visit: http://www.acementor.org/
Contact: [email protected] or call 650.269.0302
Application accepted on a rolling basis
Matchbridge
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Employment assistance for students ages16-24. Online application.
Free costs; results in paid employment
Date of Program: School-year and summer employment
Visit: http://matchbridge.org/
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
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SIG summer programs combine academics with social, cultural and recreational opportunities for a unique
summer experience. Programs are available for gifted students ages 5-17.
Residential Programs: 3-week summer sessions held at prestigious campuses nationwide.
University Prep Residential Programs: 3-week summer college prep program at Yale and the University of
Chicago. Students prepare for the college admissions process and tour local college campuses.
Cost varies by program; Full and partial scholarships available
Date of program varies by program location
Visit: http://www.giftedstudy.org/programs.asp
Application deadline is accepted on a rolling basis
National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)
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Open to all high school students with a "B" average, must apply using talent identification programs or merit
application. Programs offered: leadership, law, advocacy, national security, medicine, theatre, policy,
engineering and teaching.
Cost: $795 to $4,995; Financial aid offered
Dates and locations of program varies
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Visit: http://www.nslcleaders.org/
Application accepted on a rolling basis
Education Unlimited
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Academic camps/precollege programs for students in grades 4-12. Public speaking camps, college
admissions prep programs, science camps for girls, summer acting camp, creative writing camp, computer
camp, video production camp and East Coast college tours. Sample campuses: Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA,
Caltech, UC San Diego, MIT
Varies by program: $1000-$5000; Partial Scholarships available, up to 50% tuition paid
Date of program: varies by program
Visit: http://educationunlimited.com/
Application accepted on a rolling basis
Junior Statesman Summer Program
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4 distinct programs for all high school teens passionate about making a difference. National programs at
Georgetown, Stanford, Princeton, University of Virginia, and an international program in Beijing, China.
Summer Conference at UC Davis. Program provides college-level curriculum, leadership activities, sessions
with prominent politicians and journalists. Applicants should be interested in debate, policy, politics and
law.
Essay Prompt 1: 150 words or less. Please tell us about your extracurricular activities and any leadership
positions you hold or have held.
Essay Prompt 2: 500-750 words. Write about a political issue that you care about. The personal essay
helps us understand you as a person and a student, aside from your grades.
Cost: varies by program: $495-$7500; Full and partial scholarships available based on merit and need
Date of program varies
Visit: http://summer.jsa.org/
Application accepted on a rolling basis
American Red Cross: Volunteer
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Red Cross programs provide youth under age 18 with opportunities to learn and serve. Our goal is to provide
youth with meaningful opportunities for training, leadership and community service. Programs include:
Youth for Chinese Elderly, Youth Instructors, Leadership Development Conference, International Youth
Programs, Summer Internship Program
All costs are paid
Date of program: Varies
Visit: http://www.redcross.org/ca/san-francisco/volunteer/youth-volunteer-services
Applications can be submitted anytim e
John Muir Health Summer Intern Program
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Students 16 and up can work within a health system, gain knowledge about health care careers and earn high
school credits. Interns perform clerical work at Concord and Walnut Creek locations. Online application,
resume, cover letter and interview required. 40 hours/wk for 8 weeks.
Date of Program: Mid-June through Mid-August
Visit: www.johnmuirhealth.com/get-involved/careers.html
Positions are posted starting mid to late February and are posted for three weeks only.
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