PROGRAMS & INTERNSHIPS

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 

Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America 

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

Program

For Grades: 11th

- Two letters of recommendation from teachers

- All standardized tests scores

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

TBD for 2020

Youth Leadership Institute

Link

For grades: 11th 

- Four day residential conference for 150 Latino juniors.

- Full access to scholarship and financial aid opportunities.

Notre Dame Seminar

University of Notre Dame Summer Leadership Program

For Grades: 11th

- Mid-range SAT score for math & reading is 1300-1500 or 31 and above for the ACT

- Demonstrated leadership abilities in school, church, community, and/or social organizations

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

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

Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute, Oakland 

http://www.chori.org/Education/Summer_Internship_Program/program_description.html

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies Overview

Link

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

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

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 

Application will open December 6, 2019

Camp CHLA- Health Care Career Exploration 

Link

For grades: 9th, 10th, and 11th 

- Students chosen will be sent on a camping trip

- Observe medical procedures and job shadow health care professionals, as they care for patients

- Informed about various healthcare fields.

Cosmos UC San Diego 

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For Grades: ALL

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

- GPA 3.5 or above

- STEM program 

COSMOS: Math & Science

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For grades: 8th-12th

- Eligibility: 3.5 GPA

- Program dates: UCI (July 10- Aug.5), UCD/UCSD (July 10-Aug.6)

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

Bank of America Student Leaders Program

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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.

UC Berkeley's Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP)

For Grades: 9th-11th

- successfully complete a six-week rigorous and challenging coursework for a specifically chosen discipline  

- units earned can be transferrable as college credits

- pursue your academic passions and deep interests

- financial aid fund included to help qualified applicants attend six-week summer program

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

Brown University Summer Term

Link

All Grades

-5 different programs

-Deadlines vary

-Earliest deadline is February 14,2019

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

USC Bovard Scholars

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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.

Summer Program for Mathematics & Science

Link

For Grades: 11th & 12th

• High School Transcript (may be unofficial).
• Letters of Recommendation.
• Short Essays

February 15, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST

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 

Princeton University Summer Journalism Program

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For grades: 11th

- FREE 10-day residential program at Princeton University 

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

For grades: 11th and 12th 

- Must be 18 years old

- Medical mentor program

- Work with various medical professionals

- stipend available 

LA Pediatric Society

www.lapedsoc.org

Link

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

Cal Poly Pomona Summer Scholars Enrichment Program 

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

Link

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

For Grades: 11th & 12th

- 4 to 8 weeks PAID

- 20 - 40 hours per week PAID

- Work with dynamic companies

-Must be at least 18 years old

-GO to the 'OPPORTUNITIES" SECTION on this website to ACCESS MORE internships!!

Girls in Science

https://earthwatch.org/Education/Student-Fellowships/Girls-in-Science

For Grades: 10th, 11th, and 12th

- Equips young women with the confidence and STEM learning skills to effectively develop and share their own narrative of science

Inner Spark- California State Summer School for the Arts   

www.summerschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/36

Link

For Grades: ALL

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

- Scholarships are available. 

California State Summer School Arts

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

Link

For Grades: ALL

- 4 week summer arts program 

- Financial aid is available

For Grades: 11th and 12th

- 2 week summer program to experience engineering

- Explore various disciplines offered in engineering, including aerospace, biomedical, civil, and computer science

Washington University in ST. Louis 

www.summerscholars.wustl.edu 

-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.

UCLA SUMMER PROGRAMS

https://summer.ucla.edu

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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

Young Ambassadors Program

 http://latino.si.edu/Education/YAP

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For Grades: 12th 

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

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

- Application opens February 2019

April 12, 2019

@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

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

Naval Academy Summer Stem Program 

usna.edu/admissions/programs/stem

April 15, 2019

@5:00 P.M.

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

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: $60

- 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

Aquarium of the Pacific 

http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/volunteer/volunteens

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.

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.

World Heritage-ASSE Program 

https://asse.com/apply_now/#apply_now

Link

- one school year or semester

- Living in another country while attending high school 

Stanford University Summer Programs

https://summercollege.stanford.edu/apply

Link

Must be:16 – 19 years old

- there is a special low- or no-cost opportunity for qualified local-area students. 

Design Immersion Days

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

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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

Adelphi University Pre-College Program

http://precollege.adelphi.edu/programs/

Link

Grades: 11th & 12th
Details: Pre-College for students in 9th-12th grade.

Cost: $3550

No financial aid available

For All Grades

- Letter of recommendation from current Band Director

*read descriptions of different band campus for program dates

Grades: Programs for 10th and 11th graders

Summer in the City - June 22-July 19

Liberal Arts Intensive- June 22-28

Young Women's Leadership Institute- July 6-13

Dance in the city- July 6-16

Summer Science Seminars- June 22-28

Entrepreneurs-in-training- July 6-17

- Application fee waiver from Dec. 17 - Jan. 17

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

May 31, 2019

Early Bird Decision is January 15, 2019

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