- Hosted by the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
- June 17-23, 2018
- For rising high school juniors & seniors as well as rising college freshmen (aka current 10th-12th graders)
- Program evaluates students' skills and competitiveness as future veterinarians, provide mentorship, and help them experience veterinary medicine as an exciting career path
- Cost is $900 and includes lodging, meals, instruction, and social activities; financial assistance is available
- VetCAMP 2018 Application - opens Dec. 1st and is due Jan. 26th
- Questions? Contact vetcamp@uga.edu
Yale University Young Global Scholars Program
- Click here for information about this summer academic enrichment & leadership program
- Application is on the program website
- Application is due February 6th
- Financial aid & scholarships are available
UAB PRISM Program
- Sponsored by UAB Department of Surgery
- Pre-College Research Internship for Students from Minority Backgrounds
- provides promising high school students interested in research and medicine with hands-on research experience under the mentorship of surgeons and peers
- 8-week experience (June & July)
- Click here for more information and to apply
- Application is due March 1st
Samford University Bulldog Pharmacy Camp
- Sponsored by Samford's School of Pharmacy
- June 24-29 (overnight camp)
- For more information and to apply, click here
- Application is due February 1st
Washington University in St. Louis - Summer Experiences
- summerexperiences.wustl.edu
- High School Summer Scholars Program & High School Summer Institutes
- these programs provide academically talented students the perfect opportunity to challenge themselves in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere
- Application is due April 1st
- Architecture, Art, and Design Pre-College Program -- click here for information and the application; application is due April 15th
Distinguished Young Women Program
- Formerly Junior Miss, this is a national scholarship program for current high school junior girls who are residents of Jefferson County, who have demonstrated academic success and who possess a talent in the performing arts; scholarships ranging from $250 to $40,000 are awarded
- Competition dates: July 20-21
- For more information and to apply, click here
- Deadline for entry is March 1st
Furman University Summer Scholars Program
- For rising high school seniors and juniors; participate in classes, live on campus, and get a sense for college life; lectures, discussions, debates, lab research, field trips, and projects are all part of the program experience
- Two sessions offered: July 8-14 and July 15-21; cost is $1,200 for one session
- For more information and to apply, click here
- Application deadline: May 1st
Giving is Good - Summer Volunteer Program
- Hosted by United Ability (formerly United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham)
- Volunteers have an opportunity to work with staff and interact with amazing individuals who access resources and services at United Ability
- Learn and work with individuals living with disabilities and learn how to be advocates for them in school, at work, and in life
- Complete volunteer application to be considered; application due April 27th (including an essay and two letters of recommendation)
- For students in grades 8-12 (13-18 year olds)
- See Mrs. Meeks for more information and a copy of the application
Minority Youth Science Academy
- 4-day residential camp at Samford University
- open to outstanding minority high school students who aspire to careers in the sciences
- open to rising 10th-12th graders who would like hands-on experiments in the sciences, college application counseling, study skills and test prep, social activities, networking & mentoring, and interactions with scientists and college science students
- program fee is $350 (some need-based scholarships are available)
- register before June 1st at samford.edu/go/mysa
Cornell University Summer College
- Pre-College Programs for high school students
- Programs offered throughout the summer in the following areas:
- Architecture, Art, Design, Fashion
- Business, Hospitality
- College Success
- Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics
- Debate, Literature, Songwriting
- English for speakers of other languages
- Government, History, International Relations
- Psychology, Public Health, Research, Science
- Social Change and Sustainability
- Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
- Click here for more information about dates, costs, and the application process
Actuarial Science Summer Camp (Math for Fun and Profit!)
- An actuary is a business professional who uses mathematical and financial tools to help identify and manage risk. This is a great career for students who are strong mathematically and who like studying business.
- One-week summer program at Lebanon Valley College (Annville, PA) for rising high school seniors
- Choose one of the week-long options -- June 24-29 or July 8-13
- Cost is $900 and includes all camp-related expenses, room/board in a residence hall, and access to campus facilities
- Click here for more information and to apply
Accounting Career Awareness and Diversity Program (ACADP)
- Hosted by Christian Brothers University (Memphis, TN)
- Program of the School of Business designed to increase the number of high school students from diverse ethnic groups who have an interest in business and/or accounting as a career path
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to apply
- One-week residency program at CBU from July 15-20
- Students selected to attend ACADP receive a full scholarship that covers the cost of tuition, room, meals, books and supplies
- Deadline to apply is June 1st; click here for more information and to apply
College Bound Birmingham
- July 24-28
- Colleges on the Tour - Georgia, Clemson, Furman, Wofford, South Carolina, College of Charleston
- For information about the cost & registration, email collegeboundbirmingham@gmail.com
