New PAID West End House Camp Counselor
Application now open | Boys 16
Do you know a high school or college aged student that would make a great counselor this summer? Tell them that working at camp is the “Quintessential Internship” by which they can learn practical job and life skills PLUS they can make a difference in the lives of kids. If you are applying to be a camp counselor, be prepared for fun, friendship, and work.
Must be available from June 18th, 2024 until August 17th, 2024.
Please reach out to Ryan with any questions or concerns.
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New Melvia Patten Scholarship
Application due June 1, 2024
Applicants must be a Boston Resident and a high school senior planning to attend college full-time or an undergraduate returning to college full-time. A complete application package includes the following items: your resume, official transcript, essay, personal statement and letter of referral
Please send your completed application package to:
Scholarship Committee, Melvia Wright Patten Scholarship Fund, Inc, Post Office Box #300317, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
For application inquiries contact: Info@melviapattenscholarshipfund.org
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New BottomLine Success Program
Application now Open| Seniors
The College Success Program is designed to provide guidance to students who enroll in commonly-attended regional colleges. College students are advised and mentored on campus for up to 6 years. The purpose of this innovative program is to ensure that students have the support they need to earn a degree. We focus on academic, financial, career, and personal challenges - the main causes of students leaving school. Students who participate in our Success Program graduate within 6 years at rates up to 43 percentage points higher than students who receive support only with college applications.
In order to help incoming freshmen to succeed in college, Bottom Line provides transitional programming each summer for our new class of soon-to-be college students. From reviewing how to read a college syllabus to talking about life on a college campus, we try to get our students ready to begin pursuing a degree. This summer transitional program is designed so students show up on campus clear of any last minute surprises and ready to learn.
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New BottomLine College Access Program
Application now Open | Juniors
Beginning in junior or senior year of high school, students visit our offices to begin meeting with a Bottom Line advisor. They share with us their interests, aspirations, academic history, and family circumstances. Through a series of one-on-one meetings, Bottom Line's full-time college advisors help each high school senior navigate the complex and intimidating college application process.
Our program stands out because of our personalized, one-on-one approach, our thorough understanding of the application process, and our focus on matching students to a school where they can and will be successful. Through our support of students in college, we have gained a unique and invaluable understanding of where students will thrive academically, receive adequate financial aid, and fit into the college culture. With this knowledge, making the right college match is the first step on our students' path to success.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Frontiers Summer Program
Application due March 15,2024 | rising 10-12 grade students
Program-at-a-Glance
• Two-week in-person, non-credit bearing residential program
• Explore a STEM major with a humanities and arts minor
• Connect with peers from around the world who share your passion for STEM
• Engage in college preparation workshops and social activities
• Learn in tandem with your peers right here on WPI's campus
Frontiers I Dates: July 7 - 19, 2024
Frontiers II Dates: July 21 - August 2, 2024
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), in collaboration with Boston Bridges Initiatives, is providing five full scholarships for METCO students and Boston Exam School students to take part in our Frontiers (Residential, In-Person) summer '24 program.
*When applying be sure to answer the following question: If you are applying through college access or CBO, please list it here “METCO” to be considered for the scholarship.*
WPI will be hosting two Information Sessions for ALL their Summer Programming on February 1st 2024 at 11:00 am OR February 14th at 2:00pm.
To attend an information session on February 1st, 2024 here
To attend an information session on February 14th click here here
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Girls Who Code - FREE Virtual Summer Programing
Application Open Now | Girls ages 14-18
High school students gain the computer science skills they need to make an impact and prepare for tech careers in our free, virtual Summer Programs. Summer Program participants invest in their future by learning about tech jobs and meeting industry leaders, all while building a supportive community of sisterhood. These Programs offer incredible benefits including professional connections, financial grants, tech support and much more - no previous computer science experience required!
Girls Who Code offers two Summer Programs:
A two-week Summer Immersion Program to learn game design in live virtual classrooms
A six-week Self-Paced Program to explore some of the biggest topics in tech independently
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FREE Youth Lead the Change Idea Collection 2023-2024
Applications Now Open
The Youth Lead the Change program is a youth-led participatory budgeting program that gives young people ages 12-22 real power over one million dollars of the City of Boston’s budget every year. Boston’s youth have been allocating capital funds to innovative projects in neighborhoods across the City since 2014.
The program is led by the Youth Lead the Change Committee of the Mayor’s Youth Council and the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement. Anyone aged 12 to 22 who lives, works, or goes to school in the City of Boston is invited to participate in this process by submitting ideas, and voting on the finalists.
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BAGLY: Boston Alliance of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Youth - BIPOC Meeting
Every fourth Thursday from 6-7PM| Under age 25
BAGLY is a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization committed to social justice, and creating, sustaining and advocating for programs, policies and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community.
We’re meeting every fourth Thursday from 6 to 7 pm! BAGLY's BIPOC Meeting is a social support space for LGBTQ+ youth of color ages 22 and under to build community and discuss topics related to identity and experiences. Meetings are held in-person and virtually over Zoom.
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PAID Seed Crew Position at the Food Project
Application due 03/11/2024 | Youth Aged 14-17
Seed Crew provides the first opportunity for young people to get involved with The Food Project. During this six-week program (July 8th- Aug 15th, 2024), youth work with staff to grow vegetables and distribute thousands of pounds of produce while developing leadership, teamwork, workplace, and civic participation skills.
After working on our farms each morning, Seed Crew spends most afternoons in workshops learning about sustainable agriculture, food access, social justice, and more. Seed Crew members will work approximately 28-32 hours per week, and will be paid $15.00 per hour.
To be eligible for the position, prospective candidates must:
- Be between the ages 14-17 (must be 14 by June 1st and have completed 8th grade by July 1st).
- Have completed an application with a recommendation before March 11th, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Be available to work every day of the entire six-week Seed Crew (see dates below).
- Be invited for, and complete an interview
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uAspire: Virtual Events for Students
Ongoing
uAspire hosts free virtual events to walk students and families through the financial aid process and applications, provide resources and guidance, and answer questions. Each session is one hour.
Upcoming offerings:
- FAFSA Walkthrough: Get an overview of the FAFSA, the application required by all colleges nationwide in order to receive federal financial aid. We’ll walk you through the new Better FAFSA for 2024-25. Offered on: January 9th @ 5 pm, January 18th at 4 pm, and January 31st at 7 pm.
- Scholarship Basics and Tips: An introduction to the different types of scholarships, their requirements, and how to search for them. Offered on February 15th at 7 pm.
For more information Click here
To register for the “FAFSA Walkthrough” virtual event click here
To register for the “Scholarship Basics and Tips” virtual event click here
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