Service Hours for Bright Futures - an opportunity
DCPS is looking for student volunteers for the Annual Superintendent’s Book Club Celebration on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Metropolitan Park. This could be a perfect opportunity for those individuals needing community service hours for Bright Futures or IB or NHS.
Two different groups will be needed to serve at different times:
one group from 8 a.m. through noon to assist with set-up and various jobs, and
one group to work 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. for break-down and various jobs.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns , please contact:
Myra Simmons
Technical Manager
Duval County Public Schoolsh
Communications Department
Office: (904) 390-2993
Fax: (904) 390-2659
THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE - Advice to Juniors from the Class of 2007
It is harder to raise your GPA in the junior year than you think it will be.
Start looking at colleges in the spring; start your essays over the summer.
Make sure that colleges offer a good environment for you.
Ask about the negatives when you visit colleges.
Campus visits can help you narrow your list down.
Like your back-up schools - you may need them.
Don’t just pick a school because your friends like it.
Don’t get hooked on just one school - you might not get in there.
Your ideas about what you want will change over time.
Don’t obsess over the college process - you still need to do well in school.
Don’t just focus on school - find an activity you love.
Don’t let the college process dictate what activities you do.
Think about getting a job.
Start forming good relationships with teachers now so you have people you can ask to write recommendations for you.
Ask your teachers early to write letters for you so they have time.
If you want to submit artwork with your applications, talk to your art teachers now about what you will need to do.
Look at some applications now to learn what they ask.
Use the Common Application http://www.commonapp.org
Plan carefully to take the SAT Reasoning and the SAT Subject Tests (if your colleges require them) so you can fit them all in.
Take the ACT as a junior.
Send an essay, even if it’s not required.
Save a writing sample from junior year.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE TEST INFORMATION
Last chance to test the SAT/ACT during your junior year. Registration online at www.collegeboard.com and www.actstudent.org Register by May 6 for the June 7 SAT & by May 9 for the June 14 ACT.
MATH AND/OR SCIENCE PROGRAMS
New!! UNF Physics Summer Institute - two week (June 16-27) workshop for rising juniors to introduce physics vocabulary, concepts, principles and solving problems. Cost is $599 and scholarships are available. Applications are in the guidance office.
Delaware State University Intensive Summer Science Program - four week residential program for 60 students grades 9-12. Activities are to enrich and broaden the scientific training of students. Cost is $1850. Application is available in guidance. Deadline is May 23.
Mount Holyoke College SummerMath - a four week program for high school girls http://www.mtholyoke.edu/proj/summermath.
University of Pennsylvania Summer 2008 - Pre-college and Summer Science http://www.upenn.edu/summer.
FCCJ Data Busters Summer Youth Camp
This is for students ages 14-17 from low-income households to learn computer skills. Employment opportunities are available. Students may apply after the third nine weeks report card. Applications are available in the guidance office.
Summer Reading Camp - UNF
UNF offers summer reading skills programs for students of all ages including entering college freshmen. Call 1-800-978-9596
NCAA
WANT TO PLAY COLLEGE SPORTS? If you wish to participate in Division I or Division II athletics in college, the NCAA Eligibility Center must certify you as eligible. For detailed information, go to http://www.ncaa.org. Enter ncaa.org, click on academics and athletics, then eligibility and recruitment. To register, prospective students-athletes can click on the link to the eligibility center. The registration site can be accessed directly at https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/f3_main.jsp From the home page, click on “Prospective Student-Athletes.” When you complete the registration process, you will be directed to print three copies of the registration form: one to send with your check or money order and two you will bring to the guidance office. Be sure to bring the forms to guidance or your transcript cannot be sent. NOTE: test scores MUST be sent directly from SAT or ACT. Use the code 9999 when requesting test scores.
ARTS related camps
US Performing Arts Camps - camps in a variety of disciplines at university locations throughout the US. For information and registration http://www.usperformingarts.com.
Otis College of Art and Design - Summer of Art for students 15 and older http://www.otis.edu/soa.
College for Creative Studies - pre-college summer experience includes portfolio development. Applications online at http://www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/ce.
Mississippi State University Design Discovery - Eight-day program for students 16 and older to explore the field of architecture and/or other related design fields. Application available at http://www.caad.msstate.edu/designdiscovery.
University of Florida Design Exploration Program - three-week summer studio in architecture, landscape architecture and/or interior design. Call Mary Kramer 352-392-0205×204 or e-mail mrkramer@ufl.edu
Young Writers Workshops
Johathan R. Reynolds at Denison University - eight day program for high school students. Applications due April 7. Call Dr. Dennis Read at 704-587-6565 or email him at: read@denison.edu.
SEWANEE Young Writers’ Conference - University of the South, a small liberal arts college located atop Sewanee Mountain in southeastern Tennessee offers workshops in fiction and poetry. Application requires a writing sample and letter of recommendation. http://www.sewanee.edu/ywc/.
Rhodes College - Young Scholars Writers Camp for rising juniors and seniors. Call 901-843-3293 or http://www.rhodes.edu/writinginstitute/.
Florida A&M University Summer Newspaper Workshop - a two-week enrichment program at the FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. Must be bright, motivated, tenacious juniors or seniors interested in journalism. Application requires essay, two letters of rec, and sample clips from journalism related activities. All program costs are paid by Dow Jones Newspaper Fund. Deadline is early May. Applications are available on line via an email to sigc@famu.edu.
Journalism/Communications
Interested in majoring in communication/journalism? Check out http://www.nabj.org/.
University of Virginia
4 STAR Summer Camps @ the University of Virginia - http://www.4starcamps.com.
Washington University in St. Louis Summer Scholars Program
A residential program to earn college credit for rising seniors. http://summerscholars.wustl.edu.
Appalachian State University
For more information call 704-262-3154.
Ithaca College
A residential summer college for high school sophomores and juniors. http://www.ithaca.edu/summercollege.
Indiana University Kelley School of Business Young Women’s Institute
A selective program for current junior women interested in exploring opportunities available in the field of business. Two sessions are available. All costs except for transportation are covered. To learn more and apply, visit http://www.kelley.iu.edu/UGrad/ywi.
Summer Academy at Kennedy Space Center
June 1-
The Florida Governor’s School for Science, Mathematics and Space Technology will partner with NASA, Space Florida and Delaware North Parks and Recreation, Inc to provide selected rising 10th-12th grade gifted students with the opportunity to participate in a residential academy at
Students will engage in exciting laboratory activities, scientific experiments and inquiry based learning incorporating high-level science and math curriculum. Classroom, lab and in-the-field science experiments will include:
Learning about Global Positioning Systems
Constructing Two Payloads then Test & Launch Scientific Weather Balloon
Participating in Astronaut Team-Building
Experiencing actual Shuttle Launch Simulation
Interactions with Astronaut
Space Launch Case Study
Working side-by-side with NASA engineers solving real-word challenges encountered by NASA
Activities will begin on Sunday afternoon with an orientation and tour and will conclude Friday afternoon with project presentations to a panel of NASA engineers and VIPs!
Applications are available in the Guidance Office and are processed first come, first served, as they are received.
Direct questions to flgovschool@comcast.net
QUESTBRIDGE Offers College Prep Scholarship Awards
Young Entrepreneurs for Leadership & Change: Summer Program for High School Students at UF
The University of Florida is pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Pre-College Summer Program for High School Students:
Sponsored by UF’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, in Partnership with UF’s Center for Precollegiate Education & Training.
This program is for motivated, college-bound rising juniors and seniors who are interested in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Positive Social Change.
From June 29 through August 8, 2008 program participants will take two college-level courses at UF: GEB4930 - Exploring Entrepreneurship & SYG2010 - Social Problems & Solutions.
Participants will also complete 75 hours of community service (meeting the requirement for Bright Futures Scholarships). Students will participate in evening and weekend programing including a Speaker Series, mentor partnerships with Entrepreneurs and Nonprofit Leaders, field trips, visits with Gator Athletes, and other exciting events and activities. The program will culminate with an awards banquet on the final evening, recognizing the students for their leadership and entrepreneurial spirit.
Students will work, eat, play, and sleep on campus for the full duration of the program. They will be housed in Beaty Towers, near other high school students attending summer science & engineering programs. Participants will have access to the university’s facilities including a newly renovated library, student union and arts center, and many state of the art recreation and sports facilities (including three fitness facilities, nine fields, two pools, six outdoor court facilities, and a gym).
Space is still available. Interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed and applicants will be invited on a rolling basis beginning March 1, 2008 and accepted until the program is full.
For more information or to apply, see:
http://www.ufyoungentrepreneurs.org/
or contact:
Dr. Kristin Joos, Director
ufyoungentrepreneurs@gmail.com
352-273-0355
Summer Diversity Programs
Diversity Summer Programs
General:
Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/summerprograms2007-1.htm
http://www.blackexcel.org/summer-progs.htm
College Horizons
College sites change each year (2008 programs at Duke Univ. and Lawrence
Univ.)
http://www.collegehorizons.org ]http://www.collegehorizons.org
Target: Native American students; rising sophomores and juniors
Dedicated Engineers
http://www.dedicatedengineers.org/Resources/summer_programs.htm
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund
http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/hss_summer_workshop.asp
INROADS
http://www.inroads.org/interns/internWhatItTakes.jsp
Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network
http://www.qem.org/internship.htm
WECAAARE Education Foundation
http://www.wecaaare.org/pages.asp?pageid=6833
College-Specific:
California Institute of Technology
Young Engineering and Science Scholars
http://www.yess.caltech.edu/
Target: Historically underrepresented students in science and
engineering; rising sophomores and juniors
Carleton College
Liberal Arts Experience
http://apps.carleton.edu/summer/clae
Target: African American students; rising juniors
Cornell University
CURIE Academy
http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/curie-academy/index.cfm
Target: High school girls interested in engineering; rising juniors and
seniors
CATALYST Academy
http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/catalyst/index.cfm
Target: African American/Latino/a or Native American students interested
in science, technology, engineering and math; rising sophomores, juniors,
and seniors
Howard University
Summer Enrichment Program and Recruitment
http://www.cpnahs.howard.edu/ctr_excellence/summer_enrichment.htm
Target: African American/Hispanic students applying for admission to
health profressions in the CPNAHS at Howard University
Lehigh University
Students That Are Ready (S.T.A.R.) Academies
http://www.lehigh.edu/star/
Target: Economically and academically disadvantaged and/or at-risk
middle/high school aged students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MITES
http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/
Target: First-generation, historically underrepresented in
science/engineering; rising seniors
Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute
PREFACE Summer Program
http://doso.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=87
Target: Historically underrepresented students in science/technology;
rising sophomores and juniors interested in engineering and technology
University of Notre Dame
African American Scholars Program
http://www.nd.edu/~aasnd/ ]http://www.nd.edu/~aasnd/
Target: Catholic African American high school students
Latino Community Leadership Seminar
http://www.nd.edu/~lclsem/
Target: Catholic Latino/a students; rising seniors
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
STRIVE
http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/Diversity/K12/Strive/program.html
Target: African American/Latino/American Indian students interested in
engineering; rising juniors and seniors
Academic Study Associates
Academic Study Associates - pre-college and study abroad ASA 800-752-2250 or http://www.asaprograms.com/.
Windsor Mountain International
Windsor Mountain International - Summer Camp and Travel abroad http://www.windsormountain.org/.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University - For rising juniors and seniors Summer College for juniors - College Prep, International Relations Program. Application and information in Guidance or http://scs.georgetown.edu/sphs/sphs_programs_main.html.
Boston University
Boston University: 2008 High School Honors Program - http://www.bu.edu/summer/program_high_school_students/. 2008 Challenge Program - http://www.bu.edu/summer/program_high_school_students/.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Summer Honors Program for High School Students www.iup.edu/honors
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College - residential program for high school girls interested in leadership and service 413-538-3500.
Colorado College
Colorado College Summer Programs - www.ColoradoCollege.edu/summerprograms.
Converse College
Converse College Young Writers Summer Workshop - co-educational residential program for current high school students.
University of Alabama
University of Alabama 2008 Capstone Business Leadership Academy - for academically talented juniors interested in pursuing a career in business. www.cba.ua.edu/summeracademy Cost is $350.
University of Southern California
University of Southern California 2008 Summer Seminars for High School Students - http://www.usc.edu/summer.
Carleton College
Carleton College Summer Writing Program - http://apps.carleton.edu/summer/
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Summer Academy - residential programs for rising 9th - 12th; application in guidance.
Boston College
The Boston College Experience - a six-week summer program for rising seniors to experience college life and earn college credit. Call (617) 552-3900 or http://www.bc.edu/schools/summer/bce/.
Boston University
Boston University Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists - for students in grades 9-12 with exceptional interest in mathematics; a six-week residential program. Applications are available online at www.promys.org.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) FRONTIERS - two-week program for rising juniors and seniors emphasizing on-campus research and learning experiences related to engineering, math and science. www.wpi.edu/Frontiers - one-week program for girls currently in grades 9-11 interested in science, math, and engineering www.wpi.edu/Frontiers.
Pratt Institute
Pratt Institute Summer in New York City - pre-college program for current 10th-12th graders interested in art, design, architecture, and two new programs: creative writing and digital illustration www.pratt.edu/precollege.
Clemson University
Clemson University Summer Science, Engineering and Architecture Enrichment Program– for gifted students in high school; information in guidance.
University of Central Florida
UCF Burnett Honors College Summer Institute along with the UCF Computer Science Department are hosts for a three-week program (July 6-26) for gifted and high achieving students in grades 9-12 interested in a career in Science, Engineering or mathematics. Must have strong math skills. $1050 covers housing, tuition, and fees; meals separate. Applications due April 25, 2008. Space is very limited–apply early. http://www.bhcsi.honors.ucf.edu
University of Florida
University of Florida Student Science Training Program (SSTP) - a seven-week residential summer program for students (current juniors and some accelerated sophomores) interested in science and engineering careers. Emphasis is on research and mentor relationship with UF faculty member. $3000. Applications are available from science teachers and the guidance office. Postmark deadline-March 1 for early acceptance/ Apr 28 for regular acceptance
Florida State University
Florida State University 2008 Young Scholars Program - six-week (June 15-July 26) residential science and mathematics program for students with significant potential for careers in the sciences, engineering and health professions. Scholarship covers most program costs; stipends available for students with need to cover cost of books, transportation and incidental expenses. Eligibility is competitive: minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 in academic courses, 90 percentile or better in science or math on national standardized exam, computer experience. Applications are available from science/math teachers, the guidance office, and online at http://bio.fsu.edu/ysp/index.html. Application deadline is March 15 but applications received early will receive the most careful review.
Sewanee University
Sewanee University Bridge Program in Math/Science - 3 week (June 22-July 12) residential program; all costs except transportation covered by scholarship. Applications available at www.sewanee.edu/bridgeprogram - due March 15.
University of Florida
Health Care Summer Institute at the University of Florida - four-week summer camp for rising high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a health career. The camp is limited to minority groups currently under-represented in the health profession. The only costs for participants are a $50 registration fee and spending money. The program is competitive and requires a lengthy application and two letters of recommendation. Applications will be available in the guidance office after March 1. Interested students may sign up in guidance. This is an outstanding opportunity for students to experience the UF campus and explore career opportunities in the health field. Deadline is April 18.
Presbyterian College
Presbyterian College Junior Fellow Program - Stanton may nominate two young men and two young women interested in attending Presbyterian College who have high academic credentials. Junior Fellows who enroll at Presbyterian receive a $2000 award and additional scholarship consideration. Presbyterian College is a small liberal arts college in Clinton, SC recognized as a BEST BUY in the Fiske Guide to Colleges. Strongest programs include: biology, business, education, English, and political science. See Mrs. Waters before March 1 if you are interested in being nominated.
Columbia College
Columbia College Scholars Program - must be in top 25% of class with a good SAT/ACT score and counselor’s nomination to compete for scholarship ranging from $4,000 to 20,000. Columbia College is a small private woman’s college in SC.
Wofford College
Wofford Scholars Program -nominated students who apply to Wofford College by December 1, 2008 are eligible to compete for top scholarships. Must rank in the top 10% of the class and demonstrate high character, scholarship, leadership, service and interest in Wofford, a small private liberal arts college in Spartanburg, SC. See Mrs. Waters before March 1.
USF (University of South Florida)
Stampede to Success - one day program (Wednesday, April 9) for juniors who are first-generation, underrepresented, or low income students. Learn about admission, financial aid and majors http://www.usf.edu/AccessUSF.
Are you interested in any of these colleges?
Washington University in St. Louis, U of Virginia, U of the South (Sewanee), U of Rochester, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Cornell, Yale, Gardner Webb (NC), Smith College, Columbia College (SC), Presbyterian College (SC), Dartmouth, Hollins U, Bucknell U, Colorado School of Mines, and New College. There are special programs and awards that could lead to scholarships. See Mrs. Waters in guidance.
Part-time Job Opportunity
My name is Chris Richard and I’m the Human Resources Manager at a company called Capital Recovery Service. We’re a major call-center in Jacksonville (off of Arlington Expressway) that specializes in Debt Collection, Medical Billing and Courtesy Calling for top-notch companies all across the country.
We are currently interested in employing some part-time help, to assist with a new project that we are beginning in the very near future. Specifically, we’re hoping that some of your students might be interested in working 3 or 4 hours in the evenings for this new Medical Billing project.
To give you a brief synopsis of what we’re looking for in a candidate and a bit about what we offer:
Environment: Professional Office (we employ about 100 individuals currently)
Job Duties: Printing out HCFA Claim forms and other administrative office work
Hours: Afternoon or Evening (about 3 or 4 hours a day, Monday through Friday – Depending on the individual student and what they can handle, we can be flexible regarding times of work and number of hours worked in a week)
Pay-Rate: $8.00/hour
Candidate: Should be willing to learn, have basic computer skills, and may or may not be interested in the Medical Billing field, or just be excited about gaining exposure to a Business Office environment.
Benefits: First and foremost, I think this job would be an outstanding item to put on a young person’s resume. Also, we have a comfortable, professional and safe work-setting here. Plus, $8.00/hour is not bad and we can work with a person’s school and extracurricular activity schedule.
Chris Richard
HR Manager
Capital Recovery Service, A Division of CBCS, Inc.
crichard@crservices.com
904-722-2229 x-3141
Fax: 904-722-1715
Requesting Transcripts
Use the Electronic Request for transcripts, counselor recommendations or summer program applications. Go to http://cyberguidance.net/transcript.htm to request an official transcript, or http://cyberguidance.net/scholrequest.htm to request a scholarship application, and complete the requested information. Do not use the College 4-digit Code as this is for freshman admissions; instead, type in the name of the summer program or the University in the “Notes” box. If you have a form that the high school must complete, bring this to your counselor.
Paris
Service Learning in Paris - a program of cultural immersion through community service and study (July 2-27) for high school students. $6500 plus airfare and personal expenses. www.study-serve.org.
Shands Jacksonville
Shands Jacksonville 2008 Summer Student Volunteer Program - ages 14-17, min. 3.0 weighted GPA, commit to 80 hours, and attend information night with guardian on March 20, 2008. Call Tina Wrye 244-4232 or e-mail Tina Wrye at tina.wrye@jax.ufl.edu by March 7.
The International Summer School of Scotland
The International Summer School of Scotland, St. Andrews - Academic and elective options for students ages 13-18. www.summerschooscotland.com.
Duke University
Duke University TIP summer programs - for TIP students in grades 9-12; course offerings and applications online at www.tip.duke.edu.
Harvard
Harvard Summer School - June 22-Aug 15 www.ssp.harvard.edu.
Barnard College
Barnard College-Summer in New York - Pre-college, Liberal Arts, and Young Women’s Leadership Institute. Open to rising juniors and seniors. www.barnard.edu/pcp.
Notre Dame Summer Experience
Notre Dame Summer Experience - two-week (June 22-July 5) college experience for rising 11th and 12th graders; $2400 plus transportation. http://summerscholars.nd.edu.
Sarah Lawrence College
Sarah Lawrence College - Three-week or six-week programs for 10-12; see details at www.sarahlawrence.edu/highschool.
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Pacific Northwest College of Art - Pre-college summer studios July 14-Aug 8 www.pnca.edu.
North Carolina Outward Bound
North Carolina Outward Bound - www.ncoutwardbound.org or 800-841-0186
Hollins University
Hollins University Summer - for girls currently in grades 9-11 (July 6-18) www.hollins.edu.
Northwestern University
Northwestern University College Preparation Program - earn college credit and experience college life. Call 1-847-467-6703 www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep.
Furman University
Furman University Summer Scholars 2008 - eight one-week programs for rising juniors and seniors. Applications at www.furman.edu/summerscholars.
George Washington University
George Washington University Summer Scholars Pre-College Program for rising seniors www.gwu.edu/summer/scholars
Girls State
Girls State- One-week (June 12-20) residential program held at FSU for junior girls interested in experiencing practical democracy. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary which covers all costs. Qualifications include a 3.0 GPA and outstanding leadership, honor, courage and service. Program information and applications available in guidance. Can earn a weighted half-credit towards high school graduation and 3 semester hours of college credit. Deadline February 15.
Boys State
Boys State - One-week (June 22-28) residential program held at FSU for junior boys interested in experiencing practical democracy. Sponsored by the American Legion which covers all costs. Qualifications include a 3.0 GPA and outstanding leadership, honor, courage and service. Program information and applications available in guidance. Can earn a weighted half-credit towards high school graduation and 3 semester hours of college credit. Deadline February 15.
Junior Statesmen Summer School
Junior Statesmen Summer School - a four-week residential program on American government and politics open to students currently in grades 9-ll. Students may choose one of five college sites: Northwestern, Stanford, Yale, Georgetown, or Princeton. Admission is competitive and application requires 3-page essay and letter of recommendation, good academic achievement, leadership ability and interest. Cost $4450; some scholarships available. Call (800) 334-5353 or www.jsa.org.
Med School 101 - Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt School of Medicine and Programs for Talented Youth offering Med School 101 - a three-week class for highly qualified students age 16 or older with a strong interest in medicine. Applications due February 15. www.pty.vanderbilt.edu.
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University PAVE - six-week pre-college program for rising seniors interested in a technology-based degree
Johnson and Wales University
Johnson and Wales University - a college career experience for juniors interested in career-oriented programs; www.jwu.edu.
College of William and Mary
College of William and Mary Summer Program in Early American History www.wm.edu/niahd.
California State Summer School for the Arts
California State Summer School for the Arts (InnerSpark) - for talented high school students in the areas of visual, literary, media and performing arts; July 12-August 8 at California Institute of the Arts. www.innerspark.us Deadline is 2/29. Open to students in grades 8-12. Cost is $4600.
Boston University Tanglewood Institute
Boston University Tanglewood Institute - unique music program for young artists ages 15-18, offered in collaboration with the Boston Symphony Orchestra; audition required; apply online www.bu.edu/tanglewood Deadline 2/8.
Economics for Leaders
Economics for Leaders - one-week program for current juniors; designed to help students develop an appreciation of different leadership styles and economic reasoning related to public policy. Sponsored by the Foundation for Teaching Economics which pays for lodging, meals and materials. Other costs include transportation, spending money and a $200 site fee.
Economics Summer Camp
FREE - Economics Summer Camp 2008 @ Clemson U - two sessions available in July. Rising seniors may apply online at http://business.clemson.edu/bbtcenter/
Harriet Wilkes Honors College - FAU
Harriet Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University - Honors Summer Institute in Forensic Science or in Creativity. For rising 11th and 12th graders (July 6-26). 3-credit course with FAU faculty and Scripps Scientists. Applications and more information at www.fau.edu/summerinstitute Cost is $1950. Deadline is March 30.
U of Maryland Women in Engineering Program
U of Maryland Women in Engineering Program (WIE) - one-week residential program for rising junior and senior women interested in Engineering. Application at http://www.eng.umd.edu/wie Apply by 3/28; cost is $495 plus transportation.
Bronfman Youth Fellowships
Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel - summer opportunity in Israel to explore your Jewish identity (July 1-Aug 6). Rising seniors compete for Fellowship awards based on merit demonstrated in the fields of intellectual curiosity and accomplishment, response to challenge, and leadership among peers and within organizations www.bronfman.org
2008 Civic Leadership Academy
2008 Civic Leadership Academy - offered by the Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government at the University of Central Florida. An advanced, challenging program (July 12-26) for highly motivated students ages 16 and up who have demonstrated an interest in politics, public policy, and community service. Dual enrollment credit available. Deadline for applications is February 15. http://www.loufrey.org/cla-civic-leadership-academy.php Cost is $1250.
Bank of America’s Student Leader Program
Bank of America’s Student Leader Program - program for exemplary young people in grades 11 or 12 with a passion for helping their communities thrive. Selected students will participate in an eight-week, paid summer internship and attend a week-long Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. Complete program information and on-line application is available at www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders. Deadline is February 29, 2008.
Carnegie Mellon SAMS Program
Carnegie Mellon SAMS Program - (June 28 -August 
for rising juniors and seniors interested in computers, engineering, or science. Tuition covered. http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/apply.html. March 1 deadline.
Notre Dame precollege programs
Notre Dame precollege programs for academically superior students: African American Scholars at Notre Dame, Latino Community Leadership Seminar and Global Issues Seminar. These three one-week programs have all expenses paid!!! Complete program information and online applications (due February 15, 2008) are available at http://nd.edu