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January Deadlines
SEAP is an Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsored and funded program, giving highly motivated high school students the
opportunity to be exposed to Navy projects and programs. Participants receive hands-on experience in the fields of
engineering, science, and computers in a research and development and test and evaluation environment. Students
experiment with a technical career and learn about other types of careers that are available within the Carderock Division.
Students must be United States citizens, enrolled in high school, completed 9th grade, at least 16 yo by the beginning of the
program.
Participating students will spend 8 weeks during the summer doing research
Deadline: January
Available for high school juniors with a 3.0 GPA or better who are involved in their schools and communities. Participating
universities include: Dartmouth College, Duke University, Northwestern University, Stanford University, University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia. SBIs are 3 to 4
week residential programs that immerse participants in a range of topics from finance and marketing, to e-commerce and
entrepreneurship.
LEAD Engineering (SEI):For high school sophomores & juniors with a 3.2 GPA or better who show great interest in
mathematics and the sciences. Participating universities include California Institute of Technology, University of California,
Berkeley, University of Michigan, Villanova University, Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Virginia. The SEI
curriculum focuses on areas of engineering including electrical, mechanical, computer and civil engineering; associated
disciplines such as chemical, biotech, biomolecular, materials science, aerospace, polymer-textile/fiber and technological
systems are also studied.
Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science is a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares promising rising
seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are selected, all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are
covered. You must, however, pay for your own transportation to and from MIT.
Often when people think of camping programs they think of recreation, fun, and play, while it is all of these things, it’s so
much more. A residential camping program is the first time most children are away from their parents and experience
independence. They are amazed by what they can do for themselves and, more importantly, for others. A game of baseball
or soccer is more than just play; it’s following rules, paying attention, and respecting authority. But the biggest thrill for our
kids is being a part of the camp community and living and playing with positive role models that attend some of our finest
colleges and universities including Columbia College, Howard University, and Purdue University.
Cost: $110 per camper, per day, Scholarships and a sliding fee offered
http://chicagoyouthcenters.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=77&Itemid=100
February Deadlines
We welcome about 20 high school students from low-income backgrounds every summer to Princeton’s campus for an
intensive, 10-day seminar on journalism. After the program ends, counselors stay in touch with students to help guide them
through the college admissions process. All expenses, including students’ travel costs to and from Princeton, are paid for by
the program.
•You must have at least an unweighted 3.5 grade point average (out of 4.0).
Cost: Free
Deadline: February
Apply go to WWW.Princeton.edu/sjp
Questions: sjp@princeton.edu
Often when people think of camping programs they think of recreation, fun, and play, while it is all of these things, it’s so
much more. A residential camping program is the first time most children are away from their parents and experience
independence. They are amazed by what they can do for themselves and, more importantly, for others. A game of baseball
or soccer is more than just play; it’s following rules, paying attention, and respecting authority. But the biggest thrill for our
kids is being a part of the camp community and living and playing with positive role models that attend some of our finest
colleges and universities including Columbia College, Howard University, and Purdue University.
Age: 17 – 18 yo
http://chicagoyouthcenters.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=77&Itemid=100
The 2009 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership Program, for male students completing their sophomore or junior year in HS.
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and interpersonal leadership
skills. The program runs for one week in June.
Cost: $400
When: June
Deadline February
The Brookfield Zoo is looking for friendly, fun, energetic people to join their zoo crew.
You must be at least 16 years of age. You can call their job hotline at 708.688.8881 or visit the web site at: www.CZS.org
Some of the seasonal positions available are food service attendants, picnic attendants, banquet servers, admissions
attendants, merchandise attendants, instructors, and more.
Running Start encourages high school girls from across the country to channel their leadership into politics. Participants will
meet extraordinary women leaders of diverse backgrounds and learn the importance of having more women in political
leadership and running for office. EVEN if the girls are not interested in politics, this is a great program way for them to
build self-esteem, practice public speaking and learn to collaborate with other young women.
WHERE: American University, Washington D.C.COST: FREE, and travel scholarships are available.
WHEN: July
March Deadlines
REAP encourages high school students to pursue careers in math, science and technology through hands-on experience in
research and development. Participating apprentices spend an allotted time, between 5-8 weeks, during the summer at
such university laboratories (research facilities) in their area, gaining hands-on experience doing actual university research
and engineering projects under the daily direction of faculty mentors. The objective of REAP is to provide a cooperative
education (work/study) program which will afford hands-on experience in research and development activities to high
school students who may choose to enter and complete basic education in science and engineering.
Locations: Loyola University, Chicago and University of Illinois at Urbana, UrbanaDeadline: March
UIC Engineering High School Institute
This is a summer program designed to ensure that minority students gain exposure to principles of mathematics and the
basic sciences and to encourage them to pursue an undergraduate education in engineering, math, and the sciences. This is
a four week summer program beginning of half-day classroom instruction in simple circuit board design and digital logic.
The program and materials are free of charged and public transportation is provided.
Email: dhayman@uic.edu
CSBI provides a six-week paid internship program for high school sophomores and juniors each summer. These internships
take place at various banks, accounting, engineering, and law firms throughout the Loop and business districts. In
conjunction with a 28-hour workweek, students attend half-day classroom seminars and workshops every week where they
learn about the financial markets, attend seminars given by successful business executives, and participate in team building
programs.
Eligibility Requirements:
Deadline: March
Pritzker School of Medicine (YSTP)The Pritzker School of Medicine Office of Multicultural Affairs is now accepting applications
for their summer Young Scientists Training Program (YSTP). This is a 10-week summer program for up to ten outstanding
minority high school students to gain experience in research, medicine, and the biological sciences. Students work in the
laboratories of University of Chicago faculty where they learn basic or clinical research in the areas of diabetes,
endocrinology, nutrition, obesity, digestive, liver, urologic, kidney, or blood disorders.
Deadline March
•Must have a social security number or a number that is legally allowed to replace a social security number for the purposes
of employment
•Must provide a guardian's signature for applicants under the age of 18 at the time of application.
To Apply: www.youthreadychicago.org
Cornell University, College of Engineering CURIE and CATALYST AcademyThe CURIE Academy is a one-week summer
residential program for high school girls who excel in math and science. The focus is on sophomores and juniors who may
not have had prior opportunities to explore engineering, but want to learn more about the many opportunities in
engineering in an interactive atmosphere.
The CATALYST Academy’s mission is to advance diversity in engineering and its related disciplines. Therefore, applications
from students from backgrounds (African American, Latino/a, or Native American) critically underrepresented in the fields of
science, technology, engineering, and math are especially encouraged.Cost $1450 and includes room, board, and research
suppliesWhen: JULY
http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/
April Deadlines
10th & 11th Grade HS males, Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA -will be offering a Summer Institute (Project Identity) for
African-American males entering the 10th and 11th grades. This 3 week residential program replicates the college
experience with an intense curriculum and enrichment activities to assist in developing their academic, social and leadership
skills.
•Creative Writing -
•SAT Prep -
•Debate -
•Pre-Calculus -
•Leadership development -
•Enrichment activities -
The CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC) is a 5 day academic day camp for high school juniors and seniors during the
upcoming school year. Campers will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the nation's
health.
Deadline: April
The Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA)We are looking for high school sophomores interested in
public safety, fire science, law enforcement, and criminal justice careers. The Chicago Police and Firefighter Training
Academy (CPFTA) program provides training for students interested in careers in public safety, law enforcement, criminal
justice, and fire science. The 2-year program was developed jointly by the Chicago Public Schools’ Department of Career
and Technical Education (CTE), the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the Chicago Fire Department (CFD), and the City
Colleges of Chicago (CCC). The program recruits and trains up to 250 public and non-public high school students each year.
In addition to high school and college training, students have the opportunity to participate in a paid summer internship
between junior and senior year to promote a better understanding of all aspects of careers in public safety.Cost: Free
Contact Sandra C. Castillo 773-553-2485 CPFTA@cps.k12.il.usProgram Manager Department of College and Career
Preparation
Try Scuba DivingAt the Kennedy King pool this coming Saturday, May 8th
The Windy City Seals will offer you the opportunity to TRY Scuba Diving.
http://www.windycityseals.org/index.html
Eligibility: Applicant must be a student who meets all the following requirements:
How to Apply: All students must apply through the ASAP online system.
•If you have additional questions contact the local Human Resource Management office.
The National Bar Association Crump Law Camp was established to provide students entering the ninth through eleventh
grades (between the ages of 14 and 17) with an introduction to the American judicial system. Campers will be housed on
the campus of Howard University and live in a protected campus environment. The inaugural two-week camp was held at
Howard University School of Law. The camp provides students with an exciting academic and social agenda, which includes
field trips in the Washington, DC area. The competitive highlight of the camp is the Evett L. Simmons Mock Trial
Competition. The four winners of this competition are invited to the NBA's Annual Convention. Washington, DC.
When: July
Deadline: April
Discover Your Summer is a guide to summer science opportunities. It is filled with information on more than 175 programs
in Chicago, the Midwest, and beyond.
All of our youth programs are free, eliminating the cost barrier that prevents low-income students from accessing dynamic
out-of-school time science programs.
For information or to apply: http://www.projectexploration.org/dys/
STEP is a flexible program that provides students with exposure to government service, enhances educational experience,
and offers students an opportunity to earn money and continue their education at the same time. STEP employees are on
temporary appointments that may last up to one (1) year. An extension may be granted at the discretion of the hiring
manager.
Eligibility: Applicant must be a student who meets all the following requirements:
The TARGET Science and Engineering Program is a non residential summer experience focused on the sciences, engineering
and mathematics, the opportunity incorporates both classroom and work experiences five days per week for a six week
period. The program is held on the FERMILAB campus in Batavia.
Experiment in Architecture at IITStudents will tour the city of Chicago, complete a series of design projects, and attend
lectures by IIT faculty. The program is intended to inform students about the study and practice of architecture, and will
assist participants in making an informed decision about pursuing an architectural education and career. All individuals
interested in pursuing a career in the design and building professions are encouraged to attend.
Cost $875
This covers all studio materials, readings, lunches, CTA passes, and museum admission. Financial aid is limited and is
available on the basis of demonstrated need.
sparisea@iit.edu
May Deadlines
Just the Beginning Foundation (JBF) will host its ten-day Summer Legal Institute (SLI) for sixty-five diverse high school
students at the DePaul University College of Law. The students will meet with a myriad of legal professionals, hear from
guest speakers, visit federal court, learn networking skills, prepare and present an oral argument, and practice critical
reasoning skills. Over the course of the program, the students will be introduced to different areas of the law.
The SLI is open to students who will be high school sophomores, juniors or seniors next fall. Enrollment is limited to forty
students. In addition, students and their parents/ guardians /mentors receive college preparatory advice on topics such as
preparing for standardized tests, completing applications and securing financial aid.
Cost Free, JTBF will provide breakfast and lunch each day of the program.
When: August
Deadline: May
http://www.jtbf.org/index.php?submenu=ChicagoSLI&src=gendocs&ref=ChicagoSLI&category=Summer_Legal_Institute
Southern Illinois University Carbondale College has a program designed to expose underrepresented minority high school
students to the many opportunities available to them within the business profession. Topics to be covered include an in-
depth look at management, marketing, finance, and accounting. Students will participate in variety of workshops on
leadership, team building, personal development, business networking, ACT testing preparation, and etiquettes.
Cost: Free
When: June
http://www.business.siuc.edu/minorityaffairs/programs.htm
This summer, IIT Institute of Psychology is offering "Psychology in Everyday Life" to introduce high school students to the
profession of psychology. The one week workshop will be a rich learning experience designed to help students make the
connection between psychological principles and human behavior in everyday life. Students will acquire a broad array of
facts about the developing child, the aging adult and everything else that occurs across the lifespan.
When: June
Applications are due: May
http://www.iit.edu/undergrad_admission/psychology_summer.htm
A FREE six-week theater intensive for students 14 to 19-year-old in the Chicago metropolitan area, General Theater Studies
gives students the opportunity to learn skills from local theater professionals that are instantly applicable not only to the
world of theater, but also their world at large. This summer program is designed to validate the voices of its participants,
get them to examine their own potential for creativity and introduce them to all elements of the creation of theater, both on
stage and behind the scenes. GTS will culminate in public presentations of an original performance created by the
participants!
Cost: Free
Applications http://www.goodmantheatre.org/Education/Programs/Theatre.aspx
The Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) was created to provide minority high school students with early
exposure to career opportunities within the business and accounting professions. The primary objective of ACAP is to
increase the number of minority students pursuing careers in accounting and related business areas.
ACAP is a summer residency program giving students the opportunity to reside in college dorms at the University of Illinois
at Chicago’s campus for five days and four nights. The students attend classes on accounting and college preparation.
Classroom topics are enhanced through team building activities, professional office tours, field trips, as well as other
activities.
Eligibility: Applicant must be a student who meets all the following requirements:
Cost: Free
For more information about the ACAP program, please visit www.nabainc.org
The African American Adolescent Male Summer Literacy Institute helps connect young black males to literacy as a possible
way out of violence and poverty. Students read and write about their plight and issues affecting their generation, while
learning valuable life skills. "The institute focuses on using a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts as tools to support
African-American adolescent males to write about the multiple contexts that shape their lives". The institute features
reading, writing, spoken word and mentoring to help nurture the next generation of socially conscious readers and writers.
Five young males will be selected for a two-day trip to Harlem in August, and have their writings critiqued by Walter Dean
Myers.
http://aaamsli.blogspot.com/
Contact: Alfred W. Tatum, Ph.D. Director of the UIC Reading Clinic/Associate Professor (312) 413-3883 atatum1@uic.edu
June Deadlines
This is a week long program held at DePaul University's Loop campus for High school students. They will receive hands-on
instruction using the latest equipment and technology and will be taught by faculty from DePaul's School of Cinema and
Interactive Media with real world experience. Areas of focus will include digital cinema production, 3D computer modeling
and animation for games and cinema and computer game development. This intensive week-long session will provide
motivated students with a valuable educational experience as well as an advantage in today's competitive world of college
admission.
Cost $750
When: July
http://www.cim.depaul.edu/summeracademy/
The High School Summer Institute at Columbia CollegeThis is an intensive non-residential 5-week program for creative high
school students that have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year of study who want to immerse themselves in
the visual, media, and communication arts.
Students spend the summer exploring their ideas, developing the technical skills that bring their ideas to life, and earning
college credit while they’re at it. High School Summer Institute students study with the same working professionals and
scholars who teach Columbia’s undergraduates. Students also hone their craft in Columbia’s state-of-the-art facilities—film
and video production and post-production studios, photography labs, animation labs, graphic design labs, dance studios,
concert halls, theater stages, radio station, recording facilities, art studios, performance spaces, television studios, and
more.
http://www.colum.edu/Admissions/hssi.php
The Diversity Scholars Program provides full scholarships for minority high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with
interests in math and science to attend the College of Engineering's week long residential engineering camp. Students are
introduced to engineering's various disciplines through hands-on activities, team design competitions and engineering
related