PROGRAMS & INTERNSHIPS

All of these program are FREE or provide financial assistance!! APPLY EARLY!!

Earthwatch Ignite 

http://www.earthwatch.org/ignite

For Grades: 10th & 11th     

• Must be between 15-18 years old
• Must live in the LA County area
• Students must be able to spend 12 days doing research 

Camp CHLA- Health Care Career Exploration 

Link

For Grades: 9th, 10th, & 11th

-Students chosen will be sent on a camping trip

-Will have the opportunity to work with medical professionals and overlook medical procedures

-Informed about various healthcare fields

Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA)

http://ledascholars.org/our-program/leda-scholars-program/recruitment-admissions/leda-scholars-program-admission-criteria/

For Grades:11th 

-G.P.A. of at least a 3.6 (unweighted)

- Be within top 10%

-Score above national average on the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT

December 29,  2019 (Early Bird Discount)

EXPLO Learning through Exploration Summer Program

https://www.explo.org/summer-programs/pre-college/chicago/

Chicago Location: Grades 10-12

New York Location: Grades 9-10

-Three week program at a university

-Financialaid is available 

Application will be available

Mid December 2019

LA Pediatric Society

www.lapedsoc.org

For Grades: 11th & 12th and/or born before 4/1/03

- Must mail application

- letter of recommendation

- 3 essays, activity section/resume 

- transcripts

- $500 scholarship awarded to participants

Program

Description

January 2020

Rolling Basis- Apply ASAP

JSA Summer Programs 

https://www.jsa.org/summer/

For ALL Grades- There is a COST but partial scholarships are available. Apply ASAP!!

-Attend Institutes at a university and learn about politics and government, take college level courses on a COLLEGE campus

-summer class application requires two short essays 

- Submit high school transcript

-Letter of recommendation from teacher/counselor

For Grades: 11th

- Two letters of recommendation from teachers

- All standardized tests scores

- Free, six-week introduction to scientific research at MIT

USC Bovard Scholars

Link

For Grades: 11th

- FREE residential 3-week summer program at USC

- Receive an SAT/ACT course, workshops, and career panels

- Requirements include at least a 4.0 GPA or above, enrolled in Algebra II, Trigonometry or above, demonstrate financial need, and have taken AP courses.

Grades: Programs for 10th and 11th graders

Multiple 2-week Institute Programs Available

- Application fee waiver deadline Jan 20

Summer at University of Chicago

https://summer.uchicago.edu/high-school-students

For ALL Grades, MUST be at least 14 years old-

There is a COST but PARTIAL financial aid is available. 

-Take courses at a university and interact with top-level professors, collaborate with global students

-Courses include: creative writing workshops, preview STEM courses, explore philosophy, ethics, and free expression

Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium of the Pacific 

Link

Between the ages of 14-16 

• Must have a G.P.A. of a 2.5 or higher 
• Submit a letter of recommendation 

• The program includes ongoing training on the Aquarium, its animals and habitats, and on development of exhibit interpretation skills.

Bezos Scholar Program

http://www.bezosscholars.org/idea

For Graders: 11th

- Be a US citizen 

- Demonstrate leadership in their school and community

- Have taken and received scores for at least one of the following tests: PSAT, SAT, ACT

- Will receive support and funding to conduct your own "change project" that align with your unique passion with meeting a community need

Expanding Horizons

Link

For grades: 10th & 11th 

-Paid Internship

-Neither parent attended a 4-year college

-Eligible to work in the US

-Available & attend all seminar & internship dates

Bank of America Student Leaders Program

Link

For grades: 11th and 12th 

- Connect students to employment, skills development and service.

- 7 week PAID summer internship & 1 week  (all expenses paid) in Washington, D.C 

-Need a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, and school administrator.

Children's Hospital

Latino & African-American High School Internship Program, LA-HIP

-https://www.chla.org/research/samuels-family-latino-and-african-american-high-school-internship-program-la-hip

For Grades: 11

-$1,500 Stipened

SAT Prep Classes

College and Financial Aid Workshops

College Campus Visits

MITES

Link

For Grades: Rising Seniors (11th graders)

- FREE six-week residential summer program at MIT

- Students have the opportunity to experience a demanding academic atmosphere.

-Recommendation deadline: February 15, 2019 

Chicano/Latino Youth Conference 

https://www.clylp.org/los-angeles

10th and 11th Grade

- attend workshops about universities' admission requirements, career and special interests.

- Free, week-long training and leadership seminar in Washington D.C.

- Four-week internship in Los Angeles with a $2,000 stipend

Cosmos UC San Diego 

Link

For Grades: ALL-

FULL financial aid available. 

- 4 week summer residential program for students who are interested in careers in science

- GPA 3.5 or above

- STEM program 

COSMOS: Math & Science

Link

For grades: 8th-12th

FULL financial aid available. 

- Eligibility: 3.5 GPA

- Program dates: July 5th-August 1st, 2020

ff- Fees: $30 application fee, financial aid available for program costs. 

California State Summer School Arts

https://www.csssa.ca.gov/

For Grades: ALL

- 4 week summer arts program

-Earn CSU course credit 

- Financial aid is available

STEP-UP

Link

For Grades: 11th & 12th

Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons

• Be a U.S. Citizen, or legal permanent resident
• Be 16 years of age or older, or be be in their junior or senior year of high school
• Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or better
• Have personal medical/health insurance coverage throughout the duration of the program 

MUST Be Registered by February 15th, 2020

- Application Due March 1, 2020

UCLA SMASH Program

https://www.ceed.ucla.edu/smash-page/

For Grades: 9th 

- Free residential program where students participate in a five-week, intensive, computer science, math and science academy.

-SMASH is geared toward high achieving and economically disadvantaged high school students underrepresented in STEM fields.

February 17th, 2020

Princeton University Summer Journalism Program

Link

For grades: 11th

- FREE 10-day residential program at Princeton University 

- Eligibility: 3.5 GPA, family income $45,000 max.

Southeast Youth Workforce Development and Civic Engagement Program

-See Mrs. Corona For Application 

For Grades: 11th and 12th 

-Requires two letters of recommendation 

- Must be a resident in one of the following cities: Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park (including Walnut Park), Maywood, South Gate, or Vernon. 

-Essays are required.

For grades: 11th and 12th 

- Must be 18 years old

- Medical mentor program

- Work with various medical professionals

- stipend available 

(Must be mailed)

Cal Poly Pomona Summer Scholars Enrichment Program 

http://www.pomona.edu/administration/draper-center/pays/apply

For grades: 9th graders only

- 4-week long college preparatory program, (Sunday, June 16 - Friday, July 12, 2019)

-Covers all expenses

- Students take Math/Problem Solving and Analysis and Writing courses

-Recommendation form deadline: March 1, 2019

February 24, 2020

by 5 p.m.

Warner Brothers Reach Honorship Program

Link

For Grades: 12th

To apply, students must:

• Be a graduating high school senior in Los Angeles County. 
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 upon graduation
• Plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university
• Be passionate about a career in the business of entertainment or animation
• Have effective verbal and written communication skills

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies Overview

For grades: 9th, 10th, and 11th (varies on each one)

- Offers many courses and students have the option to engage on online seminars

Inner Spark- California State Summer School for the Arts   

http://www.summerschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/36

For Grades: ALL

-4-week opportunity to work with professional artists, writers, and performers

- Scholarships are available. 

George Washington University Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program

For grades 10th, 11th, and 12th

- Work personally with scientists and engineers

-8 week residential program on science and math

-Must be a U.S. citizen

Beat the Odds

https://www.childrensdefense.org/programs/Beattheodds/

For Grades 10th:

$10,000 for finalists

$1,000 for semifinalists

Summer Math & Science Honors Academy

https://www.smash.org/programs/smash-academy/

For Grades: 9th

- Five-week STEM residential program (UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCLA, & USC)

- Granted participation for three summers after their 9th, 10th, and 11th grade years

- Gain networking experience, attend career panels, and take STEM related courses

Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project (CLYLP High School Summer Programs)

https://www.clylp.org/application

For Grades: 10th and 11th

- One week intensive leadership training conference

Program participants attend powerful workshops and seminars that will enhance leadership skills, academic preparedness, self-esteem, cultural awareness, and provide an understanding of state and local government

Washington University in ST. Louis 

www.summerscholars.wustl.edu 

Various Summer Programs Are Available!!!

-Accepted to one of three sessions

-Application fees vary but financial aid is available

For grades: 10th and 11th

- enroll in courses for credit and study alongside undergraduates 

- live on campus in a residence halls

- participate in specialized seminars, academic support groups, and a variety of social events.

Washington University in St. Louis

summerexperiences.wustl.edu

Link

For Grades: 10th and 11th

Eligibility:

   - min. 3.3 gpa

   - SAT score of 1200+ or ACT score of 25

-Financial aid available

- live on campus, learn along side undergraduates and earn credit.

April 1, 2020

(Application opens Early February)

UCLA SUMMER PROGRAMS

https://summer.ucla.edu

Link

For Grades: 9th-11th

-40-50 Full or partial scholarships available based on merit and need.

Apply for a scholarship by 5 PM on April 1, 2019 at https://www.summer.ucla.edu/summerscholarssupport

Link

-Many available programs!!

-For a detailed description of the programs open up the file on the right hand side.

Carleton Liberal Arts Experience

http://apps.carleton.edu/summer/clae/

Link

For Grades: 10th 

- One week all expenses paid program thats introduces strengths in the liberal arts

- Eligibility: Students of African American descent or have interest in African American culture

April 13, 2020

@5:00pm

Chapman University Economic Summer Institute for High School Students

http://www.chapman.edu/research-and-institutions/economic-science-institute/conferences-and-workshops/high-school-workshop.aspx

Link

For Grades: 11th and 12th

- FREE summer workshops on campus

-Introductory economic workshops

-APPLY if interested in economics, history, politics, social science, 

philosophy, education, and business

Naval Academy Summer Stem Program 

usna.edu/admissions/programs/stem

April 15, 2020

@5:00 P.M.

Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC) - at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

https://epic.calpoly.edu/

For Grades: 9th-11th 

- One week all expenses paid program thats introduces strengths in the liberal arts

- Eligibility: Students of African American descent or have interest in African American culture

For grades: ALL

- cost $1620

- Scholarships available

- Learn about engineering and experience hands- on labs in a university atmosphere

Good Samaritan Scholarship

Email applications to Alfredo@RiscoIns.com

For Grades: 12th

- 2.5 minimum GPA

- Highschool transcript

- Must describe "What is means to be a Good Samaritan" 

- $500-$1000 reward

For Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th  

- Application Fee: $65

- 2 to 4 week summer course  

- Students accepted will balance academic and campus life as they prepare for college 

- Experience lectures, hands-on workshops, labs, guest speakers, and field trips

For Grades: 11th

- Attend a school in California

- Unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher

- Become familiar with the college campus and gain help with the UC Application 

Deadline

Program

Description

UCLA PreCollege Summer Institute

https://r.summer.ucla.edu/contact/InterestInstitutes.cfm

For Grades: Varies Per Course

-Offers rigorous college courses and hands on learning experience

-all courses will be listed on an official UCLA transcript

George Washington University Pre-College Program 

http://summer.gwu.edu/apply-precollege

Link

- academically-challenging courses that integrate lectures and seminars 

Cornell University Summer College

https://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/

Link

For Grades: 10th, 11th, & 12th 

-Choose a program of your interest

-Financial Aid Available

- three and six-week pre-college programs

Chicano Latino Youth Conference

http://www.salcastrofoundation.org/index.php/programs/programs-cylc  

Link

- 3 day intensive conference 

- helps students navigate A-G courses necessary for college admission, study for SAT/ACT exams, review college application, requirements/deadlines, and access financial aid.

Design Immersion Days

https://sciarc.edu/admissions/apply/design-immersion-days/

Link

All students must submit

 -DID Application

-$25 non-refundable application fee (Paid online or submitted by mail with a check or money order made out to "SCI-Arc")

- Tuition: $3,350 (includes lunch, field trips, course materials, and studio kit) 
Other expenses: accommodations not included

For All Grades

- Letter of recommendation from current Band Director

*read descriptions of different band campus for program dates

Boston University High School Honors Program

www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/honors

Link

For 10th and 11th 

- Two letters of recommendation 

- Application fee $50 

- Requires SAT/ACT/PSAT

TBD

Early Bird Decision is TBD

Grade: 11th

Be a Summer Hoya — to live on campus, attend classes side-by-side with undergraduate students 
and learn from distinguished faculty and prominent Washington area guest speakers.

Deadline

Program

Description

To be announced

A&F Business Consultants

Grades: 10th, 11th, & 12th

- Participate in hands-on multidisciplinary research

- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident

- $1000 stipend

EAOP Writing Foundations: Academic Preparation Boot Camp

http://www.eaop.ucla.edu/Events

Link

Grades: 9th, 10th, & 11th

- live and learn in New York City (one-week program)  

- Allows students to explore career options, through group options, guest lectures, and field trips 

PreCollege is immersive, rigorous, and FUN. All students are enrolled in a full-time program of immersions in the majors as well as courses in art and design fundamentals. Expect to experiment, take risks, push yourself and make mistakes. You will strengthen your ability to think critically and creatively. 

Requirements: Students must include a 250-word minimum statement on the application. Tell us about yourself, your interest and growth as an artist, and why you want to come to PreCollege. Submit the application form along with payment of the $50 Application Fee. Also need a Teacher Recommendation