SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES 2017

Emma L. Bowen Foundation

Open to: Minority students who are rising seniors or college freshmen with a GPA of 3.0, an interest in a
media career and plan to enroll in a four year college or university

When: 8 consecutive weeks (40 hours per week) in the summer until college graduation

Application Deadline: March 15, 2017

What: Students interested in a career in media have the opportunity to intern at a media based company
every summer until their college graduation. Students will be paid by the hour and then will be offered a
matching scholarship for their college. This program gives students a chance to experience the media
world through an internship and to gain mentorship.

Website: http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/

New York County DAs Office: Legal Bound High School Summer Internship Program

Open to: Rising high school juniors and seniors who reside in Manhattan or attend school in Manhattan

When: July 5-August 22, 2017

Application Deadline: March 15, 2017

What: The New York County DAs Office offers a competitive six-week internship for rising Manhattan
juniors and seniors to work alongside members of the DAs Office. There are many trips and lectures for
students to attend as well as a final Mock Trial competition. Interns will receive a $150 weekly stipend.

Website: http://manhattanda.org/high-school-internship

Girls Who Code NYC

Open to: Rising high school sophomores and juniors

When: July 5-August 18, 2017

July 10-August 25, 2017

Application Deadline: March 17, 2017

What: Girls Who Code provides rising high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to learn skills
in computer science through classes, lectures, demonstrations and hands-on participation in a 7-week
intensive program.

Website: http://girlswhocode.com/programs/

HERlead Fellowship

Open to: 10th and 11th grade girls

When: June 19-22, 2017

Application Deadline: March 18, 2017

What: The HERlead Fellowship choses 50 girls to participate in a fellowship to gain leadership roles in
their communities. If you want to do your part to change the world and have an impact, sign up to become
a fellow and learn how to achieve that goal!

Website: http://herlead.vitalvoices.org/

Wave Hill: Forest Project Summer Collaborative

Open to: Students currently enrolled in 10th, 11th and 12th grade interested in urban environment

When: June 29-August 22, 2017

Application Deadline: March 19, 2017

What: Students have the opportunity to work at Lehman College helping to protect and improve Wave
Hills woodlands. Students will also take one college level class a week, participate in lectures, projects
and trips. First year interns receive $8/hour and second year interns receive $8.25/hour.

Website: https://www.wavehill.org/education/forest-project/

Girls Leadership Workshop at Val-Kill

Open to: High school students

When:
GLW Session #1: July 7-16, 2017
GLW Session #2: July 21-July 30, 2017

Application Deadline: March 24, 2017

Financial Aid Deadline: March 24, 2017

What: The Girls Leadership Workshop provides students with a 9-day program to learn leadership skills
through workshops, NYC field trips, and working with mentors and peers.

Website: http://ervk.org/leadership-legacy-expressed/glw/

PREFACE Summer Program

Open to: Rising high school juniors and seniors for Fall 2017 interested in engineering and technology

When: July 9-22, 2017

Application Deadline: March 24, 2017

What: PREFACE provides students with a 2-week residential program with hands-on experience,
classes, and workshops. Students learn about the engineering college life and gain access to experiences
within the technology and engineering fields.

Website: http://doso.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=87

Columbia University Summer Programs for High School Students

Open to: Students in grades 9 through 12 and college freshmen

When: June 25-July 15, 2017 or July 17-August 5, 2017

Application Deadline: March 29, 2017

What: Students in the Columbia University Summer Program will take one college level class in their
session. They will also have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities in the vicinity of
Columbia and have the chance to participate in a college fair and receive help with the college application
process.

Website: http://ce.columbia.edu/high-school/nyc

University of Maryland Geosciences Program

Open to: High school students with an interest in pursuing a Bachelors degree in marine geology,
physical oceanography, atmospheric science, marine biology, marine chemistry/biogeochemistry or
remote sensing/GIS.

When: July 5-August 11, 2017

Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

What: The Geosciences Program allows interested high school students the opportunity to intern at
University of Marylands Eastern Shore campus for six weeks. Students will have the opportunity to
attend lectures, gain hands-on experience within the sciences and the chance to take a college math class
and a Freshman Seminar. Interns will receive a $500 stipend a week and will be reimbursed for travel.
The program will also provide room and board for interns.

Website: http://www.umes.edu/cscgeosciences/Default.aspx?id=39798

Barnard College Summer in the City

Open to: Rising high school juniors and seniors

When: June 25-July 21, 2017

Application Deadline: May 26, 2017

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

What: The Barnard Summer in the City program is made up of various classes for high school juniors
and seniors.

Website: http://barnard.edu/precollege/summer/summerinthecity

Young Womens Leadership Institute

Open to: Rising high school juniors and senior girls

When: Sunday, June 25, 2017 - Monday, July 3, 2017

Application Deadline: May 26, 2017

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

What: The Young Womens Leadership Institute provides high school girls with a one week intensive
residential program working with Barnard faculty, staff, students and alumna. Students take a class and
then participate in workshops, seminars and discussions. The Young Womens Leadership Institute also
provides the Leaders in LeAction program, allowing young women to shadow Barnard alumnae at their
current jobs.

Website: http://barnard.edu/precollege/summer-in-the-city/programs/ywli

The Bridge Program in Math and Science at Sewanee

Open to: Current 11th Grade students

When: June 11-July 1, 2017

Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

What: The Bridge Program offers a three week residential experience at Sewanee. Students will take
classes either in Mathematics, Science or Astronomy to gain further skills in those subjects to take with
them to college. The program is free for students chosen to attend.

Website: http://bridge.sewanee.edu/

iModules Scholarship Program

Open to: Full time High School students at an iModules participating school

Application Deadline: April 1, 2017

What: The iModules Scholarship provides academic scholarships to students at or those who will be
attending an iModules school. This year, iModules is giving away 15 $1,500 scholarships to those who
win.

Website: http://scholarships.imodules.com/s/891/update/start.aspx?sid=891&gid=1&pgid=323

Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship

Open to: Current New York City high school sophomores and juniors.

When: July 2017-August 2018

Application Deadline: April 2, 2017

Teacher Recommendation Deadline: April 17, 2016

What: The Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship gives students interested in the urban environment
and research the opportunity to intern in the ecology field while gaining mentorships, field research
experience, a $1,200 stipend, college credits and college counseling.

Website: https://www.wavehill.org/education/woodland-ecology-research-mentorship/

Sewanee Environmental Institutes Pre-College Field Studies Experience

Open to: Rising high school juniors and seniors interested in the outdoors

When: June 25-July 8, 2017

Application Deadline: April 3, 2017

What: The SEI Program gives students the opportunity to work with senior professors at The University
of the South on environmental issues. Students will get the chance to experience the ecosystem in the
surrounding area for two weeks.

Website: http://summer.sewanee.edu/high-school-students/fieldstudy/

Amigos de las Amricas (AMIGOS)

Open to: Students ages 16-25 with at least 2 years of Spanish

When: Various

Application Deadline: April 15, 2017

What: The AMIGOS program provides students the opportunity to travel across the Americas gaining
experience in leadership. Students will live with a host family as a local and participate in the daily
activities in their new environment. There are opportunities to create activities with children in the area
and gain life experiences in a new setting.

Website: https://amigosinternational.org/

i Am DA Performing Arts Summer Program

Open to: Students ages 13-18

When: Check Application

Application Deadline: Rolling

What: At i Am DA, students will participate in a 2 week intensive acting program with classes ranging
from Movement, Playwriting, Working on Broadway, and more. Students will also have rehearsals for an
original play developed by the group that will perform at the end of the session.

Website: www.developingartists.org

Central Park Summer Internship

Open to: High school students age 16 and up (Must be 16 by June 1st)

When: July-August, 2017

Application Deadline: April 30, 2017

What: The Central Park Summer Internship provides high school students a paid internship in the
Conservancy department of the park. Interns work five days a week and come together on Fridays for
different projects or trips.

Website: http://www.centralparknyc.org/about/programs/youth-programs/summer-internship.html

The Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity

Open to: High school juniors or seniors, rising college freshmen or college freshmen

When: Until April 30, 2017

Application Deadline: April 30, 2017

What: Students who believe they are able to think innovatively and problem solve creatively can apply
for an up to $20,000 scholarship for college. Students are asked questions that ask them to think about
how they solve problems creatively and in their own way.

Website: http://www.rbffoundation.org/index.html

The Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship

Open to: High school seniors, college students, and/or between the ages of 18-25

Application Deadline: 11:59pm April 30, 2017

What: The Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to underserved students who
want to further their education by attending a higher educational institution.

Website: https://www.shawncartersf.com/scholarship-fund/#

Tufts Summer Study

Open to: Students ages 16-18

When: July 5-July 19, 2017

Application Deadline: Health Science Honors May 5, 2017
BIOSEQ May 5, 2017
All other programs June 2, 2017

Financial Aid Deadline: June 2, 2017

What: Tufts Summer Study provides students with six weeks of intensive classes in writing, law, health,
bioinformatics and other college courses. Courses will offer workshops and other events to participate in
on campus during the six weeks.

Website: https://ase.tufts.edu/summer/study-about.asp

Summer Pre-College Programs at Cornell University

Open to: High School and College Students at least 17 years of age

When: Multiple. See Website for details.

Application Deadline: May 5, 2017

What: Summer College offers academically motivated high school students an unparalleled opportunity
to take courses at a great Ivy League university while earning college credit, working closely with
internationally recognized faculty, exploring majors and career options, making friends from around the
world, and enjoying the great natural beauty of Ithaca and the Finger Lakes region.

Website: https://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/programs/index.php#

Camp Herrlich CIT Summer Camp

Open to: Students ages 14-15 for day camps and 16-17 for overnight camps

When: July 10August 5, 2017

Application Deadline: June 1, 2017

What: Students will receive training as counselors with young children, leadership skills, confidence
building, and the ability to enjoy camp as well.

Website: http://www.campherrlich.org/?pagename=sc_programs

Henry Street: Camp Henry

Open to: Ages 5-13

When: July 5-August 19, 2017

Application Deadline: June 16, 2017

Financial Aid Deadline: June 16, 2017

What: Camp Henry provides students ages 5 to 13 a chance to participate in a variety of activities from
arts, music, sports, and more. Students also have the opportunity to explore New York City and visit
various sites in the area.

Website: http://www.henrystreet.org/programs/sports-recreation/summer-day-camps/camp-henry/

IPO 2016 IP Video Contest

Open to: Students ages 13 and up

Application Deadline: Rolling until 11:59pm on July 1, 2017

What: The IP Video Contest provides students the opportunity to create a video answering an important
question. This years options are:

1. How has a recent patented invention improved the quality of your life?
2. Has anyone in your family or community built a business on a patented invention? If so, how has it
affected you?
3. How has a patented invention created new jobs and new industries in your community?
4. How has a patented invention saved or improved the quality of someones life, enhanced their
education, improved their connectivity, etc.?

Winners in the 13-15 bracket will receive a $5,000 cash prize and winners in the 16-18 bracket will
receive a $5,000 scholarship to an accredited college or university.

Website: http://www.ipvideocontest.com/enter/

Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Programs

Open to: All students

When: Variety of dates depending on program

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions

What: Students who spend their summer at Choate Rosemary Hall have the opportunity to take classes in
a variety of topics and departments. Each different program allows students to pick and choose what they
would like to study during their time at Choate.

Website: http://www.choate.edu/page.cfm?p=598

Cushing Academy Summer Session

Open to: Students ages 12-18, rising 7th to 12th graders for Fall 2017

When: July 2-August 4, 2017

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions.

What: Cushing Academy offers five different programs: Prep for Success (ages 12-13, rising 7th and 8th
graders), Studio Art (ages 13-18, rising 8th through 12th graders), College Prep (ages 14-18, rising 9th
through 12th graders), Critical Skills Across the Curriculum (ages 14-18, rising 9th through 12th graders),
and English as a Second Language (ages 14-18, rising 9th through 12th graders). Students will also
participate in a weekly on or off-campus activity with the whole school.

Website: http://www.cushing.org/summer

Department of Labor NY Youth Works Program

Open to: Students ages 16-24

When: 2017

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions

What: The program will support job training and employment for eligible youth ages 16 to 24 who live
in the following areas of New York State. Need help finding a job? The NY Youth Works Program can
assist you! Our goal is to help you get into the workplace and succeed. First, all you have to do is get
certified by the NYS Department of Labor.

Website: https://labor.ny.gov/careerservices/youth-tax-credit.shtm

Educating Girls for Engineering (EDGE)

Open to: High School Juniors and Seniors

When: July 16-28, 2017

Application Deadline: April 15, 2017

Financial Aid Deadline: Rolling

What: EDGE is a 2-week residential program for girls interested in engineering. Students will participate
in engineering workshops, trips and tours throughout the program.

Website: http://engineering2.union.edu/edge/index.html

Interlochen Arts Camp

Open to: Students in grades 3-12

When: Multiple depending on program

Application Deadline: Rolling basis for programs without an audition.

What: Interlochen Arts Camp provides students with the opportunity to work on their artistic skills
including music, visual arts, theatre, and more. Each program offers a variety of opportunities for students
in their chosen field and to be surrounded by other artists both in their age range and older.

Website: www.camp.interlochen.org

Grab the Torch

Open to: Students ages 14-18

When: Colorado: June 27 July 24, 2017

Boston: July 15 22, 2017
Maine Institute: Unknown

Application Deadline: Rolling

What: Grab the Torch provides students with visits and presentations to learn leadership, ethics, and
service skills. Students will participate in lectures, trips, and activities that help to teach these skills and
about the non-profit world. There are 10 spots open for the CT program and 12 spots open for the Maine
program.

Website: http://grabthetorch.org/