Opportunities for Students
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Stanford University announces their Summer Institutes & their
Summer College Opportunities. Both programs offer highly
motivated and intellectually curious students the opportunity to
explore and discover topics not typically taught in secondary
schools. To learn more about both programs and their application
process, visit: spcs.stanford.edu/explore. Limited financial aid is
available.
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Federal Service Language Academy The University of North
Georgia (UNG) will host the fourth summer language academy for
high school rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in June and
July 2014. The Federal Service Language Academy (FSLA) is a
three-week residential program for students who are interested in
an intensive language experience, fitness, and exploring
international-related careers with the federal government. Last
year 132 students from over 32 US states and three foreign
countries successfully completed the FSLA.
During the two three-week sessions scheduled for 8-27 June & 625 July, students will be immersed in intensive language instruction
in First-Year Arabic, Chinese, Russian, German, Korean,
Portuguese or Second-Year Arabic, Chinese, Russian, German,
Portuguese, and Korean from highly qualified teachers, participate
in a daily fitness program, receive career counseling from federal
agency representatives (CIA, DEA, FBI, State Department,
Homeland Security, the Peace Corps and US Armed Forces), and
possibly receive high school credit for successful completion of the
academy.
For further information on FSLA, see below link for more complete
details and visit our web site: www.ung.edu/fsla or contact
Mrs. Ronda Dowell
FSLA Admissions Coordinator
www.ung.edu/cge
104 Price Memorial
Phone: 706-864-1991
Fax: 706-867-2860
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Washington University in St. Louis is offering a high school
summer scholars program. This is open to current high school
sophomores, juniors and seniors. For more information and
application materials: summerexperiences.wustl.edu; 800-2090691
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My Spring Academy will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 from
10:00 – 11:30a.m. at Dobbins Air Reserve Base located 1408
Dobbins Place, Dobbins ARB, 30069. This event is to familiarize
students with the United States military academies application and
nomination process and to expose them to academy life.
Representatives from all five academies as well as cadets and
midshipmen will be in attendance and will be available to answer
questions of parents and students. The event is open to students
grades 8 – 12. Anyone interested in attending must make a
reservation by registering online at http://isakson.senate.gov by
the registration deadline of Friday, May 2, 2014.
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2014 Emory Pre-College Program – is an academic program for
rising juniors and seniors in high school. For more information or
to apply, visit: www.precollege.emory.edu
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DeVry University announces their PASSPORT 2 College program
for rising juniors and rising seniors. This program allows students
to get a jump-start on their college education at no tuition or
book cost. Information on this program can be found by going to
http://www.atl.devry.edu/passport2college.html
Quest 2014
July 6 -July 25
Applications Due by May 15
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QUEST is an opportunity for high-achieving, dedicated, rising high
school seniors who are looking for a summer challenge to
participate in cutting edge research at one of America’s leading
engineering colleges. During the summer of 2014, the James
Worth Bagley College of Engineering will once again host QUEST.
For approximately three weeks, students will work side-by-side
with engineering faculty members on exciting research projects in
an area that closely matches their academic interests.
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Students must have a minimum ACT score of 28 to apply for the
QUEST Program. Careful consideration will be given to all
candidates. Please note: Space is limited and the selection
process is competitive.
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QUEST participants will:
See the many advantages that Mississippi State University and its
top-notch engineering college have to offer,
Experience life on a college campus,
Attend special seminars designed to improve their life and
academic skills,
Go on tours of industrial and academic facilities,
Have an opportunity to improve their research skills,
Gain a better understanding of what engineers do,
Be provided with free on-campus housing,
Be provided with a free meal card for University dining facilities.
Information and application packets are available on the web at
www.bagley.msstate.edu/programs/quest/index.php. The
experience is one that will never be forgotten.
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