California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)

(9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) A 4-week rigorous pre-professional training program in visual and performing arts, creative writing, animation and film. It is meant to provide foundation training for students interested in pursuing careers in the arts, especially in California. Financial aid is awarded to students based on financial need.

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Business Careers Awarness Program (BCAP) at University of Arizona

(11th) An opportunity to explore the world of business for students who are under-represented in college business classes. Students will be given an introduction to accounting, finance & ethics classes, compete in a case-study competitions and have opportunities for networking and site visits to the EY office in Phoenix. Program is sponsored by EY and all costs are covered by EY Scholarship.

Business is Global at Indiana University

(10th, 11th, 12th) Experience the intersection of business, language, and culture. Students will be introduced to less-commonly taught foreign languages from locations with dynamic economies: Arabic (Middle East & North Africa), Mandarin Chinese (East Asia), Russian (Eastern Europe & Russia), Turkish (Turkey) and learn about business practices of the United States in these regions as well as how current events impact international business. Need-based scholarships available.

(10th & 11th) A program that teaches student-leaders how to integrate economics into the process of decision-making. The program is taught by economics professors and students attend classes, workshops, & activities while living on a university or college campus. Scholarships available.

Fletcher Scholars Business Program at Arizona State University

(11th) An introduction to careers in business tailored for students from low economic backgrounds. All program costs covered except transportation to and from campus.

Opportunity for students to earn about leadership in 21st century organizations through a dynamic and rigorous mix of classes with professors and business leaders, company site visits, and team-building activities.

Meet Kelly Program at Indiana University

(11th) An introduction to the Kelley School of Business for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Students will have the opportunity to create and present in a business plan competition. All program costs covered except transportation to and from campus.

(11th) Program to introduce women to the world of business. Must have 3.5 GPA. Students will participate in workshops with the business faculty, interact with business school alumni & students, prepare a real-world business case project, and connect with other women in business. All program costs covered.

Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

(10th, 11th, 12th) A 5 day conference on the Civil War that includes lectures, battlefield tours, breakout sessions, and other activities. 10 full ride scholarships to cover all costs except transportation.

Amigos de las Americas

Gain experience in a new culture and learn/practice Spanish for 4-8 weeks by living in a Latin American country with a host family and working side by side with local community members on a service project and other activities. Check out the local Tucson chapter here. Need & merit based financial discounts, and fundraising efforts to help lower costs. 

Bronfman Fellowship

(11th) For students who identify as Jewish. A five-week all expenses paid summer in Israel. Fellows study major issues in contemporary Jewish life, explore texts and important documents, and meet with some of today's most influential figures. 

Concordia Language Villages

Study Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, French, Arabic, Finnish, Russian, Norwegian, Italian, Korean, Chinese, German, Japanese, or Swedish from anywhere from 1 weeks to 5 weeks. While living in the language village, students are fully engaged in their target language through formal classes, cultural programming, activities, and free time. Need-based scholarships available.

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

(10th, 11th, 12th) Part of a U.S. initiative to prepare youth for a global world, NSLI-Y is an opportunity for students to spend the summer (or gap year) abroad studying a high needs language (Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Bahasa Indonesia, Korean, Persian, Russian, or Turkish) and culture in another country. All costs are paid for by the U.S. Department of State.

Engineering Summer Program at the University of Wisconsin

(10th, 11th)

U.S. Air Force Academy - Summer Seminar

During this week long residential program, students will explore academic facilities and research labs, live in cadet dormitories & eat in dining facilities, and participate in a variety of workshops, including some to help you with your application. Students will also be mentored by an upper-classman cadet.

U.S. Coast Guard Academy - Academy Introduction Mission (AIM)

A week-long residential immersion program where students will experience daily life in the Coast Guard Academy including physical training, tours of facilities, workshops, engineering demonstrations, and Q&A sessions with current students and officers.

U.S. Military Academy - Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)

A week-long residential immersion in academic, military and social life for those considering the United States Military Academy. Students will participate in courses, military training, and athletic & social events.