Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs are available to current sophomores and juniors.
These are six-week programs (June 25 - August 5, 2011) in a variety of areas that may allow you to earn
college credit. For more information, visit http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/ .
Centre Fellows Scholarship Program – open to current juniors. This nomination will allow students to
receive a waiver of their application fee to Centre College as well as win a minimum $14,000 per year
scholarship to Centre. Students must be in the top 5% of their class, taking a strong college preparatory
curriculum, have an SAT verbal and math score of 1250 or an ACT score of 28 or better, and participate
in the life of their school, community, or place of worship. See Mrs. Elaman before May 15 to be
nominated.
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Power of Children Award – open to students currently in grades 611. Four to six winners who have made a significant impact on the lives of others, demonstrated
selflessness, and exhibited a commitment to service and the betterment of society will receive a grant of
$2,000 to be used to further his or her extraordinary project, a four-year post-secondary scholarship to a
participating Indiana-based institution of higher learning. For more information, visit
www.childrensmuseum.org/poca
Commonwealth Honors Academy at Murray State is June 4-25 for current juniors with a 3.5 GPA and a
25 ACT Composite score. If accepted, your only cost will be transportation to and from campus and
spending money. You will have the opportunity to earn six hours of tuition-free college credit as well as
a guaranteed four-year housing scholarship to Murray State. The application deadline is March 1. For
more information, visit www.murraystate.edu/cha
Dick Lugar Academy Days – Open to current sophomores and juniors who may be interested in
attending a United States Service Academy. Each event will include representatives from each of the
Service Academies as well as ROTC representatives from multiple branches of service. Events will be
May 1 in Indianapolis, May 15 in Ft. Wayne, and May 22 in New Albany. For more information, visit
http://lugar.senate.gov/services/academy .
Entrepreneurship Academy @ Purdue Research Park is open to current sophomores and juniors. The
goal of the Academy is to provide innovative math, science and technology-based business and life skills
that empower young people and offer them unique opportunities and real-world experiences. The
dates are June 19-24, 2011. For more information, visit www.purdueresearchpark.com/academy or
www.facebook.com/eacademy .
FBI Youth Leadership Academy – open to current juniors who have a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale),
possess qualities of leadership, scholastic achievement and good citizenship, can commit to attending
the entire three day program (July 6, 7 and 8) and write an essay of no more than 500 words depicting
their interest in the program and how it will enhance their future plans. Applications must be received
by April 1, 2011. See Mrs. Elaman in the guidance office for more details.
Indiana State Police Summer Youth Camp -
You can view information and the
application at: http://www.in.gov/isp/2329.htm.
Junior Executive Institute – open to current sophomores and juniors from African-American, Latino, and
American Indian backgrounds who are or might be interested in the business field. Students participate
in workshops geared toward productive team management, effective note taking and how to succeed in
the study of business. Students will also present a business plan that features managerial, financial,
marketing and accounting skills. Session I is June 12-17 and Session II is June 19 – 24. Applicants must
have a minimum 3.0 GPA. To apply, visit www.kelley.iu.edu/ugrad/precollege/jei.cfm
Juniors Exploring Engineering at Purdue – Open to junior girls who are interested in studying
engineering. Visit www.purdue.edu/wiep for information about the event being held on Monday, April
11 by the Purdue University Women in Engineering Program. Registrations are due by April 1.
Kiwanis Key Leader Conference to be held April 15-17, 2011 in Marion, Indiana. The Historic Newburgh
Kiwanis Club can sponsor one student and pay their registration fee. See Mrs. Elaman in the guidance
office for more information.
NASS is held in three sessions: June 4-9, June 11-16 and June 18-23. Summer Seminar introduces
students to the opportunities at the Naval Academy where academics, athletics, and professional
training play equally important roles in developing our nation's leaders. Students will live in the
dormitory, Bancroft Hall, eat in the dining facility, King Hall; participate in academic and leadership
workshops; and experience a variety of other activities at the academy. Students will have an
opportunity to see first-hand what the academy has to offer through its exceptional academic, athletic,
extracurricular activities and leadership training programs. The academy’s current students, known as
midshipmen, run the Summer Seminar training with oversight by active duty Navy and Marine Corps
officers. Students with questions about NASS and the application process should call 410-293-4361 or
visit www.usna.edu/admissions.
Northfield Mount Hermon is offering a college prep program for students entering grades 10-12.
Courses are available for credit or for enrichment. For more information, including course descriptions,
application materials and financial aid forms, visit www.nmhschool.org/summer .
Ohio University Summer High School Honors Academy is open to current freshmen, sophomores, and
juniors who have a 3.25 or higher GPA. This program offers the opportunity for students to take regular
college courses and live on campus. For more information, visit www.ohio.edu/honorsacademy .
Opportunities to Learn about Business – open to juniors who are interested in studying business. Visit
www.wabash.edu/olab for information about the experience, which will be held for boys and girls at
Wabash College July 10-16. Applications are due by April 22.
Oxford Advanced Studies Program – July 12 – August 5. This program allows students to take courses
at Brasenose College in the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.oasp.ac.uk .
Purdue University Boiler Vet Camp for current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors June 19-25. For
further information, please visit www.vet.purdue.edu/boilervetcamp .
Purdue University Research Park’s Entrepreneurship Academy will be held June 19 – 24 for current
sophomores and juniors who demonstrate an aptitude in the areas of math, science and technology
along with an interest in entrepreneurship. Students will work in teams on a fundamental business case
to determine the best way for a business to compete, identify capital needs to start a business and
devise a plan for managing a business successfully. This is a free program to all students who are
selected to participate with the exception of a $75 registration fee. Scholarships are available to cover
the expense of the registration fee if the student’s family is unable. If you are interested in being
nominated, please see Mrs. Elaman in the guidance office before April 1. If you would like more
information, check out www.purdueresearchpark.com/academy , www.facebook.com/academy or
www.youtube.com/entrepreneurshipacad .
Purdue University Summer Camps for students who will have completed grades 9-12 will be held July 316. The cost for the two-week session is $1,750. Class topics include Rube Goldberg engineering, aliens,
history and politics, organic chemistry, psychology, filmmaking, financial math, bioengineering, the
physics of space travel, interviewing, murders that changed history, the politics of youth rebellion in
American culture, the mathematics of risk, and software engineering. For more information, visit
www.purdue.edu/geri . The application deadline is May 31.
Questbridge College Prep Scholarship Program – Educates high-achieving low-income juniors about the
many options that exist for them at selective colleges and helps them to become competitive applicants
at these institutions. Applications are due by March 29. Visit www.questbridge.org/access/cps for more
information.
The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising is offering a 3-day summer program for high school
students interested in careers in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Design, Styling, Special
Events, and Shoe Design. The cost for students is $250. To register, visit
www.fidm.edu/summerprogram .
The Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison University is an 8-day residential program in
creative writing for current sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Program dates are June 12-19, 2011. The
application deadline is March 8, 2011. For more information or to apply, visit
www.reynolds.denison.edu .
United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar (NASS) - NASS is designed for current juniors. This
program is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high-achievers who may be interested in pursuing an
appointment to one of the nation’s service academies and serving as a military officer after graduation.
University of Southern Indiana GO STEM! Summer Camp is open to current freshman or sophomore
girls interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. GO STEM! participants
will visit Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari amusement park for experiments and activities in chemistry
and nutrition, mathematics, biology, and engineering/applied physics. Each student must be
recommended by her science or mathematics teacher with a letter of reference as well as submit a
typed essay of 300 or fewer words indicating their STEM field of interest and her personal expectations
of the GO STEM! program. Camp dates are June 5 – 10. For more information, visit www.swistem.org
and click on the GO STEM! link on the left hand side.
Valparaiso University School of Law Teen Law College provides students with the opportunity to study
key areas of the law, including criminal, juvenile, and family as well as experience law as it is practiced.
Students will role play their own trials as well as learn from judges, public defenders, prosecutors and
trial attorneys. The program cost is $2,995. For complete details go to www.valpo.edu/law/teenlaw .
Young Women’s Institute at IU Bloomington’s Kelley School of Business – open to junior girls who are
interested in studying business. Visit www.kelley.iu.edu/ugrad/precollege/ywi.cfm for information
about the event, which will be held July 10-15 and July 17-22 (participants will attend one of the
weeklong sessions). Students with extracurricular involvement and a 3.5 GPA or higher are invited to
apply. Applications are due by May 1.