Summer Learning Opportunities!
Continue learning this summer!
This flyer has links for a variety of college/university-sponsored summer programs.
This flyer highlights some of the opportunities that are out there - they range from programs close to home and others far away. The cost of each program varies significantly, so be sure to look at the fees page for each specific site. Also, pay attention to the registration deadlines - you may need letters of recommendation, so be sure to give those writing letters at least one week's notice.
University of Wisconsin Platteville
UW Platteville Explore Engineering Summer Program: The University of Wisconsin-Platteville offers two 1-week long sessions that expose students in grades 10-12 to vast field of engineering. Come learn about the different avenues engineering can take and earn 1 college credit (if you decide to enroll at UWP).
- Session 1: June 18-23, 2016
- Session 2: June 25-30
- Commuter Cost = $570.00
- Residential Cost = $795.00
- Financial aid is available and is based on both need and academic excellence.
- Application deadline is not until May 1, 2017, but enrollment is limited, so register early.
UW-Platteville Chemistry NextGen Tech Program: This week-long summer program (July 23-28, 2017) is open to all students that have completed high school chemistry, and (if you choose to attend UWP) could earn you intro-level chemistry credits for college.
- Commuter Cost = $625.00
- Residential Cost = $795.00
Belin-Blank Center at The University of Iowa
Choose from a variety of advanced level courses for this week-long program. Courses available include creative writing, app design, physics, Pixar math, psychology, biology, engineering, art, and more!
There are two 1-week sessions to pick from. July 9-14 OR July 16-21, 2017.
Students are self-nominated and must complete the application by May 1, 2017.
Each selected student will receive a $325 scholarship to help cover a portion of the Institute's costs. The remaining cost is $700.00, but financial aid is available.
Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP):
SSTP is a five and a half-week long (June 21-July 28, 2017) residential research program for students that are in grades 10 or 11 this school year (2016-17). Students will work with a UI faculty member to conduct research and create a project/paper based on their results.
Students are self-nominated and must complete the application by February 3, 2017. There is a non-refundable $50.00 application fee for this program, but if accepted, this will go towards the remaining costs.
The total cost of this program (including room/board and 3 credit hours) is $6,235.00; financial aid is available.
Perry Research Scholars Institute (PRSI):
PRSI is a two-week residential summer camp for students that are currently in grades 8-10 (2016-17 school year). This research program takes students beyond the lab bench and introduces them to research in areas like business, education, medicine, psychology and more! Each day will be filled with a variety of seminars, research tours, and hands-on learning. All students in grades 8-10 are welcome to apply, the deadline for applications is March 3, 2017. Dates of the program are July 9-21, 2017.
Each selected student will receive a $1,200 scholarship to help cover some of the Institute's costs; remaining costs total $1,000, and financial aid is available.
George Washington University in Washington D.C.
This two-week long, noncredit program is open to students in grades 10-12 this school year (2015-16). Three different sessions are available (beginning July 2 and running every two weeks through August 11, 2016), however, not all topics are offered each session.
The total cost of this program is $3,500. This does not include travel to/from Washington D.C.
Scholarships are available, but applications must be received by March 1, 2017 to be considered.
Students that are juniors or seniors this school year (2015-16) can apply for GW's College Intensive Program. The courses for this program are either 3-weeks or 6-weeks long and students can select from a variety of options and earn GW credit that is transferable to other institutions.
The total cost of this program is $6,982 for the 3-week program (1 course) or $10,485 for the 6-week program (2 courses). This does not include travel to/from Washington D.C.
Scholarships are available, but applications must be received by March 1, 2017 to be considered.
Even More Opportunities!
- Stanford Summer College Academy: For students ages 16-19, Stanford offers hybrid courses that span 8 weeks in the summer - students would complete work online from home, and come to Stanford's campus for 3 weeks. Students can choose from 21 courses, not typically taught at the high school level. College credit can be earned! See information on Tuition & Fees for this program. There is a non-refundable $85 application fee for all Stanford programs. Deadline = May 15, 2017.
- Summer Humanities Institute: For students in grades 10 and 11, Stanford offers a three-week residential institute to "explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities". Stanford professors will lead participants in lectures and guide them in their production of original research projects. Deadline = February 1, 2017 (early admissions) and March 1, 2017 (regular admissions). Financial aid for this program is need-blind, so all applicants are given consideration for partial or full scholarships.
- Stanford Summer Arts Institute: For students in grades 9-11, Stanford offers two 3-week long sessions (June 25-July 14th OR July 17-August 5th) that "stand at the intersection of the arts and science showing that the arts are at the heart of what we do and want to be". The cost of this program is $6,000.00 which includes housing, dining, bedding, field trip expenses, instruction, course materials, and transportation between Stanford University and the San Francisco Airport (this does not include flights). Financial aid is available, (but limited) and is based upon need as well as merit. Deadline = March 2, 2017
OPPTAG at Iowa State University has "Explorations" aimed at gifted students entering grades 9-11. These Explorations include two, one-week long, residential programs - students can apply for one or both weeks (July 9-14 and/or July 16-21)! The OPPTAG Explorations do have requirements for GPA (must be 3.5 or higher) and Iowa Testing requirements (at or above 97th percentile, National Norms; at or above 93rd percentile, Iowa Norms). Mrs. Fischer can let you know what your ITP percentiles are.
- Online application opens on March 1, 2017 and will close as classes reach capacity (most are capped at 14 students). There is a nonrefundable $35 application fee.
- Cost is $750 for the week-long course (assuming you live on ISU campus), or $1,500 if you attend both week-long sessions. Financial aid is available - there will be a section on the application for parents to complete.
Northwestern's In Focus Seminar Program is for students going into their junior or senior year of high school. Each Seminar is 2-weeks long and the topics range from college writing to bioethics. Three different sessions are available during the summer months. Total cost of the program is around $3,427.00 for the residential program. A limited number of scholarships are available for the program; the deadline to apply is April 15, 2017.
Please contact me if you have any questions!
Email: cfischer@dbqschools.org
Location: 1800 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, IA, United States
Phone: (563) 543-5620