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Summer Opportunities

Academic programs that are offered during the summer

  • The Joyce Ivy Foundation Summer Scholars

    Girls entering grades 11-12

    The Joyce Ivy Foundation's Summer Scholars Program provides scholarships for high-achieving young women from the Midwest to participate in academic summer programs at some of the country's top college:  Barnard, Brown, Cornell, Emory, Harvard, johns Hopkins, MIT, Smith, Stanford, WashU and Yale. 

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    The Joyce Ivy Foundation

  • Mizzou Mini Medical School

    Current Juniors

    Missouri high school students interested in careers in medicine can preview what medical school is like during Mini Medical School. The students will stay in residence halls and eat in dining rooms on campus. We strongly encourage students from underrepresented minority groups and from rural communities to apply. Participation is open to current Missouri high school juniors. 

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    School of Medicine

  • Washington University Summer Scholars & Summer Institute

    Washington university's Summer Experiences provide academically talented students the perfect opportunity to challenge themselves in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.  "High School Summer Scholars Program" and the "High School Summer Institutes" each provide their own unique way to experience students life and learning at the prestigious Washington University.

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    Washington University in St. Louis

  • Stanford University Summer & Pre-Collegiate Studies

    Stanford University offers a wide variety of on-campus and online opportunities for students to grow both during the summer and throughout the school year. 

    Click the image below to get more information. You will then click on "Explore Our Program Offerings" and Filter their courses to "Summer" courses.

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  • Johns Hopkins University Summer Pre-College Programs

    Whether through Summer Term, Summer Immersion, Mini-Term, EducationUSA, or Discover Hopkins, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your worldview and get a head start on college.

    Click The Johns Hopkins University logo for general information or click here for the Admission Requirements.


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  • ATSU - Truman Healthcare Academy

    The ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy offers an integrated curriculum that exposes students to the methods and skills of a variety of health professions, including, but not limited to: osteopathic medicine, nursing, and allied health careers such as exercise science, audiology/speech pathology, athletic training, physical and occupational therapy, and nutrition. 

    Any student in grades 9-12 may seek nomination.  Entry into the program is very competitive and limited to only 50 students. 

    A.T. Truman HealthCare Academy​​​​​​​

    The application process begins in the fall with a nomination by your school counselor or principal.  Nominations must be submitted by November 30th of each year.  If you wish to be nominated, please contact your school counselor at least a week before the nomination deadline.  

    After your nomination is processed, you will be given a code and instructions on how to complete the online application that is due by February 1st.

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