Pre-College Programs with Scholarships

Pre-College Programs with Scholarships
Adapted from Summer Search www.summersearch.org

Academic Study Associates
Boston University Summer Term 
Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs
College Orientation Workshop
Concordia Language Villages
Cornell University Summer College
Cushing Academy 
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Emory University 
Economics for Leaders
The Hun School of Princeton 
Ithaca College Summer College 
Junior Statesmen Summer School
Northfield Mount Hermon Summer Session
Ojai Valley School Summer Programs
Phillips Andover Academy Summer Session
Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School
Project SMART at UNH 
Rassias Language Programs Abroad
SEA Education Association
Skidmore College Pre-College Program 
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
Summer Academy at Suffield
Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program
Summer Study Programs
Summer@Brown Pre-College Programs 
Super Camp
Syracuse University Summer College
Teton Science Schools
University of Delaware
University of Miami 
Washington Univeristy’s High School Summer Scholars

International Travel Programs

AFS-USA Intercultural Programs: http://www.afsusa.org
International exchange programs in more than 40 countries around the world through independent, nonprofit AFS Organizations. Scholarships & Financial Aid: www.afsusa.org/scholarships
Offered on a rolling, first-come first serve basis

AMIGOS de las Americas: https://amigosinternational.org/
A summer abroad, service learning program that empowers young adults to grow as leaders and increase their multi-cultural understanding through training and community service projects in Latin America.

China Institute’s Summer Study in China: www.chinainstitute.org
Mandarin language immersion programs for high school students in New York City and in Beijing, China.

Earthwatch Institute: http://earthwatch.org/
People from around the world, of all ages and backgrounds, join Earthwatch Expeditions. One thing unites them: a passion for protecting our planet and its wealth of species.

Learning Programs International: http://lpilearning.org/about/our-programs/
High quality language and cultural immersion opportunities to U.S. high school students at an affordable price.

Loop Abroad Thailand: www.loopabroad.com
An opportunity for students to pursue subjects of interest as they relate to pressing global issues, while exploring and learning about a new culture.

National Geographic Student Expeditions: http://ngstudentexpeditions.com/
National Geographic offers student travel programs around the world each summer that aim to inspire and educate middle school and high school students ages 13 and older. Get into the field on an Expedition, Community Service trip, Photography Workshop, or University Workshop, in a destination that captures your imagination.

National Security Language Initiative for Youth: www.nsliforyouth.org
NSLI-Y provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to learn less commonly taught languages in 6-8 week overseas summer programs. TUITION FREE!! **Applications are due in the Fall for the following summer**

Overland: www.overlandsummers.com
A small group of students with inspiring leadership, engaged in a carefully crafted program that captures their imagination, stretches their abilities and strengthens their bonds with each other.

Oxbridge Academic Programs:
 www.oxbridgeprograms.com

Imaginative teaching, experiential learning and cultural enrichment in Oxford and Cambridge in England; Paris and Montpellier in France; Barcelona in Spain; and New York City in the United States.

People to People Ambassador Program: http://ptpi.org/Home
Mission is to bridge cultural and political borders through education and exchange, making the world a better place for future generations. Application deadlines: Vary according to scholarship opportunity

Putney: www.goputney.com
International commity service, cultural exploration, language learning & global awareness in action.

Rustic Pathways: www.rusticpathways.com
Quality travel and service programs that build and strengthen cultural bridges that lead to greater global understanding and cooperation.  Scholarships & Financial Aid: www.rusticpathways.com/financialsFinancial assistance options are listed on the left hand sid. Application deadlines vary according to scholarship opportunity.

Summerfuel: www.summerfuel.com
Offers personalized adventures for students seeking a summer experience like no other. Our extensive range of programs encourages independence and friendship, striking the perfect balance between learning, exploration, and fun.

Sustainable Summer: www.sustainablesummer.org
Summer adventures in sustainability that combine environmental education with adventure travel and outdoor leadership.
Scholarships & Financial Aid: www.sustainablesummer.org/scholarships

The Experiment in International Living: www.experimentinternational.org
Gives high school students the unique opportunity to enrich themselves and the world around them by offering three-, four-, and five-week programs in 30 countries around the world. Scholarships & Financial Aid: www.experimentinternational.org/financial-aidRoughly 50% of EIL participants obtain aid, with awards ranging from 5-50% of the program fee.  If you would like to get a jump start on the FA process, please contact Geoff.Hunt@worldlearning.orgThe FINAL deadline to request Financial Aid is April 1.

WAVES for Development: www.wavesfordevelopment.org
Education and Surf Voluntourism programs in coastal communities that engage travelers & transform their views of the world and themselves.

Where There Be Dragons: www.wheretherebedragons.com
Language study, volunteering, internships, homestays, backpacking and the study of philosophy, music & arts combine for authentic learning adventures. All scholarships are needs based, but they are competitive.  Anyone interested should write info@wheretherebedragons.com to receive scholarship materials. There is no actual deadline, but the earlier a student applies, the better.

Visions: www.visionsserviceadventures.com
Summer community service programs for teens that blend ambitious volunteer work, cultural immersion and adventure. Scholarships & Financial Aid: www.visionsserviceadventures.com/financial-aid Application deadline: Rolling

Maathai Scholarhip for Civic Participation in Sustainability

The Maathai Award for Civic Participation in Sustainability, inaugurated by The Rockefeller Foundation, The Bette Midler Family Trust, and MillionTreesNYC, is an annual $10,000 cash award granted to one female and one male New York City public high school senior. The award was established in honor of Dr. Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize (2004), a visionary environmentalist, and founder of the Green Belt Movement, a tree-planting campaign to promote sustainable development, woman’s empowerment, and democracy in Kenya.

Applicants must:

  • Be a NYC student expecting to graduate at the end of the 2016-2017 school year
  • Demonstrate commitment to and activity in community engagement
  • Demonstrate commitment to and activity in sustainability projects
  • Provide evidence of having completed a sustainability project in high school that shows evidence of leadership, commitment to sustainability, mobilization of others

The award is intended to be used by the student for their first year of college.
Deadline will be available later

For more information, visit www.milliontreesnyc.org/maathai_scholarship

Travel-USA

Deer Hill Expeditions: www.deerhillexpeditions.com
Exciting adventure summer camp programs for teenagers, combining wilderness adventure with the opportunity to work with native peoples on service projects that honor their traditional lifeways, or on conservation projects that preserve the beauty of the American West.

Earthwatch Institute: http://earthwatch.org/
People from around the world, of all ages and backgrounds, join Earthwatch Expeditions. One thing unites them: a passion for protecting our planet and its wealth of species.

Etgar36: www.etgar.org
Dedicated to developing the future Jewish political voice by taking Jewish teens on journeys throughout America, developing their identities, and empowering them to get involved politically and socially to change the world. 

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS): www.nols.edu
Wilderness education and travel experience in the U.S. and aborad, including activities such as backpacking, kyaking, caving, mountaineering, and much more!

Outward Bound: www.outwardbound.org
Canoeing and backpacking programs throughout the U.S.

Student Conservation Association: www.thesca.org/serve/national-crews
Take a hands-on approach to preserving America’s national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges. Join a Crew of high school students, age 15-19, for a summer of adventure and giving back! TUITION FREE!!

Summerfuel: www.summerfuel.com
Offers personalized adventures for students seeking a summer experience like no other. Our extensive range of programs encourages independence and friendship, striking the perfect balance between learning, exploration, and fun.

The New York 2 New Orleans Coalition (NY2NO): http://www.ny2x.org
A youth-led, consensus-based organization made to create a network of young people who are interested in organizing and mobilizing across New York City. TUITION FREE!!

The Road Less Traveled: www.theroadlesstraveled.com
Adventure and service programs within the U.S. and abroad

 

 

Abdelkader Global Leadership Prize

Abdelkader Global Leadership Prize
The Past Serving the Present – Essay Contests

U.S. high school and college students are invited to participate in essay contests that reflect on the contemporary meaning of the life of Emir Abdelkader (1808-1883). The Emir’s life is an inspiring legacy of ethical leadership, civility, moral courage and cross-cultural and interfaith understanding. Abdelkader was an Arab Muslim hero from Algeria admired by President Lincoln, Queen Victoria, Pope Pius IX and countless Muslims and non-Muslims from many nationalities, religions, and social classes. In 1846, the founders of an Iowa community honored him by naming their town Elkader. Upon his death in 1883, The New York Times eulogized, “The nobility of his character won him the admiration of the world…He was one of the few great men of the century.” Today, Emir Abdelkader is remembered as an esteemed humanitarian, military leader, and religious scholar who respected all cultures and faiths.

Students are invited to participate in a project of discovery connecting cultures across centuries. Participants will:

  • Read an engaging biography with relevance for today, Commander of the Faithful…The Life and Times of Emir Abdelkader (1808-1883) by John W. Kiser. More information about Abdelkader and the author can be found at www.truejihad.com.
  • Learn about the Middle East and Islamic culture through stories of real people.
  • Examine Emir Abdelkader’s life of struggle during peace, war, imprisonment, and exile.
  • Write an essay to broaden perspectives on historical, civic, global, cultural and interfaith awareness.
  • Compete for monetary scholarship awards and honors for writing the essay.

Additional information will be posted throughout the year.

Essay Scholarship Prizes are offered with support from The Principal Financial Group:

Iowa High School students (1st Place = $1,000; 2nd Place = $500) – also in U.S. competition

U.S. High School students (1st Place = $1,000; 2nd Place = $500)

U.S. College students (1st Place = $1,500; 2nd Place = $1,000)

For guidelines, visit http://www.abdelkaderproject.org AND FIND MORE INFO ON ESSAY CONTESTS 

National Security Language Initiative for Youth

The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to learn less commonly taught languages in academic-year overseas programs and 6-8 week summer programs. (Please note that BHSEC and the DOE do not count academic-year overseas immersion programs for credit).

Scholarships are available for students to learn the following languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajik), Russian, Turkish

Programs may take place in the following locations: China, Egypt, India, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Russia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, etc.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and between the ages of 15 and 19 at the start of the program.

The application deadline for 2020-21 programs is October 30, 2019 at 4 PM Eastern Time

To get more information and to apply, visit http://www.nsliforyouth.org/how-to-apply/