Community of Scholars at American University

WHO: Rising juniors and seniors

WHAT: Students in Community of Scholars enroll in a rigorous three-credit college class that blends a week of online learning with two weeks of traditional on-campus classes. 

WHERE: Online, then American University, Washington, D.C.

WHEN: July 6-24 (Online:July 6-July 12, 2015; On Campus: July 13-July 24, 2015)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2015

FOR MORE INFO:http://www.american.edu/sis/CommunityofScholars/index.cfm

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: No.

NAME OF PROGRAM: Community of Scholars

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Students in Community of Scholars enroll in a rigorous three-credit college class that blends a week of online learning with two weeks of traditional on-campus classes. This hybrid format allows students to sample the distinct features of each learning platform. Students choose from one of these courses taught by AU faculty:

• Worlds Apart, Worlds Together: Conflict, Culture, and Cooperation
• Diplomacy and Dictators: U.S. Foreign Policy in an Uncertain World

Northwestern University National High School Institute: Film

WHO: Rising seniors

WHAT: A five week program in either, acting, screenwriting, or production. 

WHERE: Northwestern (Evanston, IL)

WHEN: June 28-Aug. 1, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Early: Jan. 15. Round 1: Feb. 15. Round 2: Mar. 15

FOR MORE INFO:http://nhsi.northwestern.edu/film-and-video/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes. FA application due April 30 (March 15 for early admission)

NAME OF PROGRAM:  Northwestern University National High School Institute: Film

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: 
Screenwriting

“A good story well told”: Screenwriting students study fundamentals of storytelling and screenplay structure, gaining an understanding of the most important part of any film: the story. Built on a foundation of practical application and interdisciplinary collaboration, students are exposed to great works of cinema that inform and enrich their final productions.

Production

The production concentration is intended to teach a wide range of practical strategies and tools available for creating film meaing, and to encourage creative approaches to production. Students are instructed in both technical and aesthetic aspects of HD Cinematography through hands-on exercises and short projects. All students learn in Northwestern editing Labs.

Acting on Camera

An intensive five-week course focused on tailoring performances to the screen, students learn how to analyze character, make strong performance choices, and basic production techniques.

Northwestern University National High School Institute: Theatre

WHO: Rising seniors

WHAT: Our theatre arts division is a powerful exploration into stage performance. A rigorous combination of classes and rehearsals challenge students every day for five weeks. Our students welcome the challenge as we accept students who are passionate and committed to theatre. There are 3 programs: Theatre Arts, Design/Tech, and Musical Theater (a 2 week extension of the Theatre Arts program)

WHERE: Northwestern (Evanston, IL)

WHEN: Summer 2015 (THEATRE ARTS- JUNE 28TH – AUGUST 2ND, 2015. DESIGN/TECH -JUNE 28TH – AUGUST 2ND, 2015. MUSICAL THEATRE -AUGUST 2ND – AUGUST 16TH, 2015)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Early: Feb 13, Regular:  March 13th

FOR MORE INFO: http://nhsi.northwestern.edu/theatrearts/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes. FA application is due by April 30 (March 15 for early admission) 

NAME OF PROGRAM:  Northwestern University National High School Institute: Theatre

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Theatre Arts students will receive wide-ranging and intensive instruction in the techniques, aesthetics, and literature of the theatre. Core classes provide the foundation for Theatre Arts curriculum and include:

• Acting
• Voice/Movement
• Performance Theory
• Text Analysis
• Production Crew

Both core and elective classes give students tremendous opportunity for individual instruction, with a teacher-student ratio of approximately 1:4. To complement the course of study, we arrange guest lectures and field trips to professional productions in Chicago. Nearly every minute of every day is filled with challenging curricular activities.

Global Works: Travel with Purpose - Summer Service Adventures

WHO: Any high school student

WHAT: Three types of programs: cultural exchange, language emersion, and enrichment programs. All have a community service compnent.

WHEN: Summer 2015 (Can be anywhere from 14-28 days depending on the program)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.globalworkstravel.com/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes.

NAME OF PROGRAM:  Global Works: Travel with Purpose - Summer Service Adventures

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: For 25 years, Global Works has been providing exceptional Community Service, Cultural Exchange, Adventure Travel, and Language Immersion programs for teens. Our programs take students to visit three to five different communities, providing a cross-section of cultures and environments— from rural villages to capital cities. Community Service projects are an integral part of every Global Works trip and students can earn up to 60 hours.

Philips Exeter Academy Summer School

WHO: Available for current high school students

WHAT: Summer School 

WHERE: Philips Exeter Academy, New Hampshire 

WHEN: Summer 2015 (July 5-Aug. 8)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2015 

FOR MORE INFO: www.exeter.edu/summer

EMAIL FOR INFO: summer@exeter.edu

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes. Deadline: March 1, 2015

NAME OF PROGRAM:  Philips Exeter Academy Summer School

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: 5 weeks of academic study, athletics, and exploration. Students come from more than 40 states and around 50 countries. 500 students total, and over 100 courses in multiple disciplines, as well as optional test prep, and many student activities. 

Babson Summer Study for High School Students

WHO: Any high school student

WHAT: A college course, "Babson Entrepreneurial Development Experience," as a month-long, residential program.

WHERE:  Boston

WHEN: July 8-August 9, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Jan. 30, 2015

FOR MORE INFO: www.babson.edu/summerstudy

EMAIL FOR INFO: think@mit.org

NAME OF PROGRAM: Summer Study for High School Students

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: While on campus, students are enrolled in a course: the Babson Entrepreneurial Development Experience in which they will work in a team to develop a new venture idea and gain experience applying entrepreneurship as a problem-solving tool for creating social and economic value. Students will work together to discover how to develop and grow new ventures through lessons of market research, feasibility analysis, and other business concepts.

MIT THINK Scholars Program

WHO: Anyone with a good science or engineering idea

WHAT: A competition of science or engineering proposals - winners get mentoring and funding to execute their proposals

WHERE:  If you are a finalist, you fly to MIT (Boston) 

WHEN: Fall 2014 (September 15 – December 15)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Jan. 1, 2015

FOR MORE INFO: http://think.mit.edu/

EMAIL FOR INFO: think@mit.org

NAME OF PROGRAM: MIT Technology for Humanity guided by Innovation, Networking, and Knowledge Scholars Program

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Unlike many other science competitions, we only require a proposal, and do not expect the applicants to have started on their project. Accepted participants (individuals or teams of 2) will receive $2,000 in seed funding, a trip to MIT, mentorship from the THINK team, advice from MIT professors and industry professionals to complete their project, and a $500 or $1,000 scholarship

Yale Young Global Scholars

WHO: 10th-11th graders

WHAT: Two-week academic enrichment and leadership training program for talented high school students from around the world, who live and study on the Yale campus during the summer

WHERE: Yale (New Haven, CT)

WHEN: Fall 2014 (September 15 – December 15)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Feb. 26, 2015

FOR MORE INFO: http://globalscholars.yale.edu/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes. FA application is due Feb 26, 2015.

NAME OF PROGRAM:  Yale Young Global Scholars

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: An official Yale University program, participants in the Yale Young Global Scholars Program for Outstanding High School Students can expect an amazing summer experience studying in beautiful campus lecture halls and classrooms, living in Yale’s historic residential colleges, eating in award-winning dining halls, meeting a talented community of fellow students, engaging with world-renowned professors, and interacting with extraordinary visiting practitioners. (Programs are in "Politics, Law, and Economics," "International affairs and Security," and "Science, Policy, and Innovation."

Adventures Cross-Country: Gap Semester Programs

WHO: Available for high school graduates

WHAT: 90-day Fall Semester Programs 

WHERE: Asia Semester (Thailand, Vietnam, China and Cambodia), Latin America Semester (Costa Rica, Ecuador and Peru), Africa (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania) 

WHEN: Fall 2014 (September 15 – December 15)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling application 

FOR MORE INFO: www.arccgap.com

EMAIL FOR INFO: info@adventurescrosscountry.com  

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes. Email for more info. 

NAME OF PROGRAM:  

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Adventures Cross-Country Gap Semester programs offer an educational and cultural bridge between high school and college. The ARCC Gap Semester programs are an opportunity to live, work, learn and explore in some of the greatest classrooms on earth. ARCC Gap Semesters have a rich academic fabric complementing each location. The programs examine five essential themes: Literacy & Education, Public Health, Urbanization & the Movement of Peoples, Environment & Conservation, and Microfinance & Economic Growth.

Adventures Cross-Country: Domestic and International Summer Programs

WHO: Available for current high school students

WHAT: 14-31 day programs 

WHERE: US, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia 

WHEN: Summer 2014 (late June – early August)  

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling application 

FOR MORE INFO: www.adventurescrosscountry.com

EMAIL FOR INFO: info@adventurescrosscountry.com  

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes. Email for more info. 

NAME OF PROGRAM:  

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Founded in 1983, ARCC has become a leading provider of Community Service, Service Learning and Adventure Travel programs for youth ages 13 to 19. For over 30 years ARCC has been offering life-changing experiences to students who participate in two- to four-week small group programs that visit 21 countries on six continents. From teaching primary school English and building water purification projects in Africa to running whitewater rapids in Costa Rica to enhancing fluency in Spanish or Mandarin in Spain or China, ARCC brings youth face to face with the challenges, realities and beauties of nature and our global community.