Guidance

College Scholarships/Summer Programs

Scholarships

2007–2008 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology at www.siemens-foundation.org . Deadline is October 1, 2007

Thomas Wolfe Scholarship http://english.unc.edu/creative/tws

Coca Cola Scholars www.coca-colascholars.org

Toyota Community Scholars www.toyota.com/communityscholars

AXA Foundation www.axa-achievement.com

Sam Walton Community Scholar www.walmartfoundation.org (access code SWCS)

Burger King Scholars Program www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/bkscholars

The National Peace Essay Contest is open to all students in grades 2–12. Info available at www.usip.org/npec.

Summer Programs

The Volunteer Center of Durham offers the Mayor's Award for students ages 12–18 to give youth the opportunity to volunteer consistently over the summer. Students with 100 or more volunteer hours are eligible for this award. Visit www.thevolunteercenter.org.

Cornell University Summer College www.summercollege.cornell.edu (for High School Students)

The Junior Statesmen Summer School is looking for 8th–12th grade students who have a passionate interest in politics and current events. They are seeking serious concerned students who enjoy discussing and debating issues. This is an exciting opportunity for student leaders. Visit www.jsa.org for more information. The nomination form is available in the Guidance Office. Please see Vicki if you are interested.

Maryland Institute of College and Art is offering a pre-college studio residency program with studio courses and workshops this summer. Call 410-225-2219 or visit www.mica.edu for more information.

Summer at Hopkins information is available at www.jhu.edu/summer. To be eligible for the "Pre-College" and "Discover Hopkins" Summer Programs: you must be at least 15 years old; have completed your sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school; and have at least a 3.0 GPA) by Summer 2007. Outstanding students who are entering their sophomore year and who are 15 may also apply. Admission is competitive, and your application will not be considered until it is complete. Please refer to the dates on this Web site for deadlines. The application requires completing the application form with an essay and submitting your official high school transcript, standardized test scores (PSAT, SAT, or ACT), and recommendations. You should apply as far in advance as possible to assure a place in the program or in the course(s) of your choice.

Converse College (SC) offers a forensics camp for rising 10th–12th grade students as well as a leadership skills development camp for rising 10th–11th grade young women. Learn more at http://www.converse.edu/summercamps

Durham Arts Council offers kids & teen programs in classes, workshops and camps. Visit www.durhamarts.org for more info.

Imhotep Academy introduces under represented middle grade students (African-Americans, Hispanics, Native American and Women) to science, mathematics and technology at The Science House on NC State Campus. Visit www.science-house.org for info.

Durham Parks and Recreation Adventure Program presents Pedal, Paddle, and Play Adventure Camp for 13–15 year olds. Program runs from July 23–27 and is full of outdoor activities. Call 919-477-9918.

ID Tech Camps offers summer programs to students age 7–17. Information is available at www.internalDrive.com.

Appalachian State Forensic Science Camp for students with strong science background in grades 9–12. Contact #:828-262-3045.

NC State Engineering Open House information is available at www.engr.ncsu and Summer Programs information is available at www.engr.ncsu.edu/summerprograms.

Young Writer's Workshop at UNC Wilmington for high school students: Call 910-962-7063 or email
youngwriterscamp@uncw.edu for more info.

Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison University. Current 10^th, 11^th and 12^th graders may apply. Visit www.denison.edu/english/reynolds.html for more info.

4 Star Camps at University of Virginia for grades 6–12. Camps include: Essay Writing, Creative Writing, Calculus, Human Anatomy Physiology as well as camps for SAT Prep by Princeton Review and an ESL Program.

Duke Soccer Camp for boys ages 13–18. Visit www.dukesoccercamp.com.

Duke Football Camp for football players ages 6–12. Contact #: 919-684-2635.

OTIS Summer of Art summer programs for students 15 and up. Visit www.otis.edu/soa.

SAIC Summer Institutes in Art & Design for High School Students. Visit www.saic.edu/ecp.

California College of the Arts Pre-College Summer for Current 10^th, 11^th and 12^th graders information
available at www.cca.edu/precollege.

Pratt Pre-College Summer Programs for students age 16 and up. Visit www.prat.edu/precollege.

Northwestern University National High School Music Institute summer program info is available at
www.music.northwestern.edu/nhsmi.

Study abroad this summer with AFS Intercultural Programs and visit www.afs.org/usa. Oxbridge Academic Programs for grades 8–12 are offered in Europe, France or Spain. Visit www.oxbridgeprograms.com for more information.