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Fantastic Learning Opportunities
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| Don't know what to do with all your free time after presents, sweets, and Netflix binge watching? Check out these great Fantastic Learning Opportunities with deadlines quickly approaching! |
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Engineering and Aviation Academy
DEADLINE: December 31, 2015
Career: Engineering
Program Description
: Are you interested in engineering but want to explore the diverse careers available as an engineer? During the Engineering and Aviation Academies at St. Louis University you will explore flight science and career paths in aviation or explore the various fields in engineering. While living on campus you'll also explore campus life and meet students from around the country.
Where:
St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
When: Aviation Camp: June 26th - July 1, 2016 Engineering Camp: June 12th - June 17th, 2016
Who:
Eligible Grade Levels: 10,
11
For more information visit
and apply
here!
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Sea Camp
DEADLINE: January 15, 2016
Career: Natural Sciences
Program Description
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Connect
your interest in
marine biology research, marine engineering technology, veterinary medicine, or pre-medicine to real-life by engaging in hands-on projects and activities with real marine life and research equipment. You will gain a better awareness and understanding of specific career fields within marine biology.
Experience residential life on a college campus as you
work alongside Texas A & M faculty and students.
Where:
Texas A & M University - Galveston
When: Early June-Late July
Who: Eligible Grade Levels: 9,10,11
Estimated Cost: $950 *DiscoverU Scholarship range: $230 - $500
For more information visit
and apply
here!
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Veterinary Camp
DEADLINE: January 15, 2016
Career: Health Services, Medicine
Program Description
: Camp participants will learn about veterinary medicine first-hand in classrooms, laboratories, and outdoor facilities that include Auburn University's raptor, equine, dairy, beef, and swine units. Students will learn about public health, food animals, wildlife, anatomy, imaging, and first aid, as well as gain valuable mentoring about veterinary science careers.
Students will experience campus-life while residing in Auburn's resident dormitories, eating at campus dining facilities, and enjoying evening social and recreational activities. Camp participants will have 24/7 counselor supervision.
Where:
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
When: June 12 - June 17, 2016
Who: Eligible Grade Levels: 9,10,11
Estimated Cost: $1050 *DiscoverU Scholarship range: $230 - $500
For more information visit
and apply
here!
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BANK OF AMERICA STUDENT LEADERS PROGRAM
January 29, 2016
Leadership, Theme-based
Program Description
: Do you have a passion for improving your community? Turn that passion into action and leadership. Work in an 8- week paid internship at a local non-profit, charitable organization. Gain a wide range of experiences in the professional world and come to understand the important impact that charitable organizations have on the community. In addition to this 8-week paid internship in Houston, Student Leaders attend a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC to gain valuable civic, social and business leadership skills.
Where:
Houston, TX (8-week paid internship with non-profit organization: 35 hrs/week).
Washington, D.C. (7 day leadership summit).
When:
Internship: Summer 2016, depending on placement
Leadership Summit: July 10th - July 15th, 2016
Who:
Eligible Grade Levels: 11
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British American Foundation of Texas Junior Achievers Program
DEADLINE: January 31, 2016
Leadership: Theme-based
Program Description
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The BAFTX Junior Achievers award program is aimed to provide an international exchange summer experience for academically adept students from low-income families in the Houston and surrounding areas. The recipient of this program award is invited to attend a two to four-week British Studies Summer Program held at the American Community School in London, England. Students gain a wide range of valuable experiences, including the ability to adapt to a new culture, a deeper appreciation for English history and culture, as well as college-success values and skills.
Where:
American Community School (London, England)
When: Late June 2016- Early July 2016
Who: Eligible Grade Levels:11
Estimated Cost: $0
For more information visit
and apply
here!
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SUBIENDO Academy
DEADLINE: January 31, 2016
Leadership: Service
Program Description
: The Academy for Rising Leaders is a 5-day intensive summer program that brings together rising high school seniors in Texas for an unforgettable leadership development experience. SUBIENDO was created at The University of Texas at Austin to prepare new leaders to address the needs of the next generation, including a growing Hispanic population that has become the largest and youngest minority group in the United States. Participants have an opportunity to problem solve real-world issues with today's top business and political names, focusing particularly on the growing Hispanic population in Texas and the country. Students work on projects in non-traditional classrooms and career settings.
Where:
University of Texas at Austin
When: June 12th - June 16th, 2016
Who: Eligible Grade Levels:11
Estimated Cost: $0
For more information visit
and apply
here!
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