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Feb 2025 Opportunities:

 

 

•  Hey PhillyCAM Fam,

Got a teen who’s always scrolling through TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts? What if they could take that screen time and turn it into something powerful—like creating videos that inspire real change?

Reel the Future is an 8-week class at PhillyCAM that does just that, and it’s totally FREE! Here’s what they’ll get into:
 Master Video Editing: Using easy tools like CapCut (perfect for beginners!)
 Decode Social Media Trends: Learn how trends shape us and how to flip the script
 Tell Their Story: Dive into topics that matter, like mental health, safer communities, and inclusion
 Create Something Real: By the end, they’ll have a polished 2–3 minute video they’ll be proud to share

This isn’t just another video class—it’s a chance for them to get creative, think critically, and learn how to make content that matters.

Class Details:
 When: Wednesdays, 4–6 PM | Feb 26 – Apr 16, 2025 (8 weeks)
 Where: PhillyCAM, 699 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
 Cost: Absolutely Free!
 Instructors: Amiri Rivera & Ariel Taylor

 Sign Up Now: PhillyCAM.org

Spots are limited, so don’t sleep on this! It’s the perfect way for your teen to have fun, get creative, and learn how social media can do more than entertain—it can inspire change. Know someone who’d be into this? Pass it on!

Got questions? Shoot me an email at Ariel@phillycam.org.

Can’t wait to see what they create! 

• Remake Learning Days Ambassador Program - an opportunity for parents/teachers and youth to increase awareness, enthusiasm, and attendance during Remake Learning Days (RLD). We are looking for a total of 210 “Youth” and "Parent/Teacher” Ambassadors for the 2025 RLD Across PA festivals. Ambassadors are eligible for a honorarium of up to $250. No prior experience is necessary! Deadline to apply is February 14, 2025.
• Women in Natural Sciences (WINS) - The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University - The WINS Program, a free after-school and summer science enrichment program for rising 9th graders is once again making its annual “call for future scientists”. The year-round program is both challenging and fun, and it exposes students to the world of natural science in a uniquely stimulating and nurturing setting. This program focuses on providing opportunity to students whose households may be facing financial limitations, and places special emphasis on households headed by single parents, grandparents, or non-parent guardians. Students MUST be nominated to apply - Nominations due on February 15th, 2025. 
• Youth Summer Program - The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps - If you’re a high school student who loves being outdoors and wants to spend the summer learning, growing and working in nature, the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Summer Program is for you. For six weeks each summer, we employ students across Pennsylvania to work on small teams of peers and take on conservation projects in our State Parks and Forests. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2025.
• The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) - We are gearing up for another incredible February GBBC where the world comes together to celebrate birds. If you are unfamiliar with the GBBC, learn about this easy, fun, and free event, no matter your level of bird-interest. February 14-17, 2025
• NovaEdge Diversity in Engineering Summer Academy at Villanova University - This one-week, on-campus summer program is for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors high school students The week of the program is July 12th -July 19th, 2025. Application deadline is February 15, 2025.
• Engineering Mini-Camp for High School Girls - Widener University - Girls in grades 9 -12 are invited to spend the day exploring engineering and computer science careers with volunteers from Widener's School of Engineering and from the Philadelphia section of the Society of Women Engineers. This activity is free but registration is required. February 22, 12:00-5:00pm.
• Future Creatures Challenge - Future Engineers - Your challenge is to pick a vertebrate animal living in a tropical rainforest and draw/illustrate/predict how it may look in the future due to the long-term effects of climate change (think thousands of years ... or more!). Individual K-12 Students in US public, private, and home schools (including U.S. territories & possessions and schools operated by the U.S. for the children of American personnel overseas) can enter. Entries must be received by February 28, 2025.
• 2025 Citizen Diplomat Academy Spring Session Frankfurt Cohort - Citizen Diplomat Academy is a free, individual enrollment virtual high school exchange program with Philadelphia’s Sister Cities. In this cohort-based model, students from the Greater Philadelphia region meet in live, virtual Zoom meetings with students from one of our Sister Cities over the course of five weeks to become Citizen Diplomats. Together, they develop key skills including cultural fluency, critical thinking, and more to increase their comfort and effectiveness as future leaders in a globalized world.
• ASHG Annual DNA Day Essay Contest - American society of Human Genetics - This contest asks students in grades 9-12 to examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics in a 750-word essay. There is no cost to participate, and students can win up to $1,000 along with a matching equipment grant for their teacher. The question for 2025 is now live and submissions deadline is March 5, 2025.
• High School Program in Biomedical Research - Wistar - In this four-week summer internship program students work in our state-of-the-art training lab. Students earn a stipend of $1,500 upon completion of the program; we also provide SEPTA passes to cover transportation. The program prioritizes students in the School District of Philadelphia. We are particularly interested in recruiting students with limited access to opportunities to engage in authentic science experiences. Application deadline is March 31, 2025.
• 2025 I AM PHL Contest - PhllyGoes2College - Philadelphia high school students, show off your one-of-a-kind talent to win one-of-a-kind prizes! Presented by PhillyGoes2College in partnership with Wawa Welcome America and Vanguard. Like PhillyGoes2College and The Wawa Welcome America Festival, this contest is a celebration of Philadelphia and a celebration of YOU. Your talent, your passions, your future. Enter by submitting original work in music, visual art, or spoken word/public speaking performance. Submission deadline is April 15, 2025.
• High School Internships - AEOP - Spend your summer in a university research lab or one of the U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers through this unique internship opportunity. Experience firsthand the innovation and research driving the future of our country! And prepare for competitive college admissions and the next step in your STEM journey. Applications are on a rolling basis.

 

Previously Posted:

• Summer Health Professions Education Program - This a free summer program for students to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and more. The program takes place at our 11 partner institutions and offers students a chance to develop competencies for becoming successful applicants to health profession programs, plan academic journeys, get clinical exposure, and network. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in college are eligible to apply. Deadline to Apply is February 5, 2025.
• Slingshot Challenge - National Geographic - We believe that changing the future of conservation begins with small steps: with great ideas that drive impact in YOUR community. We believe that together, our ideas and actions will add up to progress protecting our planet and improving our future. We invite 13–18-year-olds to rise to the challenge, and to submit a 1-minute video describing their idea for solving environmental issues for a chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding. Submissions are due by February 7, 2025.
• PHENND Annual Conference - From Financial Aid to Economic Inclusion: The Intersection of Money and Community Engagement - This annual gathering for practitioners of campus-community partnership will be attended by 100-125 students, campus staff, faculty, and community organization staff active in community service, service-learning, and campus-community partnership work. While primarily targeting individuals who are part of the 25+ colleges and universities involved in the Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND), this event is also open nationally to practitioners of campus-community partnership. February 21, 2025, 8:30am to 4:45pm
• PSBR'S SPARC Student Contests 2025 - The PA Society for Biomedical Research (PSBR) is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 student contests. We offer Essay Contests, a Poster Contest, and a Digital Media Contest for students of all ages. Students have the opportunity to win cash prizes and learn about biomedical research and their life. All contests are free to enter. Submission deadline is March 9, 2025.
• Tech & Innovation Internship - Coded by: - Are you a junior or senior in high school or college student interested in design, tech, or entrepreneurship? The Tech and Innovation Internship is a PAID opportunity that helps you learn how to bring an idea to life and create a real business! Applications are NOW OPEN until April 30, 2025, or until capacity is reached.

 

 

2019-2020 Opportunities

 

Final Penn Summer Science Flyer - 2020.pdf

 

2017-2018 Opportunities

 

Penn Summer Science Flyer FINAL 2018.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

2016-2017 Opportunities

ExxonMobilBernard Harris Summer Science Camp 2016.pdf

 

Penn STEM Summer Programs 2016.pdf

The Business of Doing Good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo-_xHAhw0w&feature=youtu.be

http://www.thebusinessofdoinggood.com/contact/

 

2016 Summer STEM Program Application .pdf

 

2015-2016 Opportunities

We are excited to host our annual FREE Gateway to Engineering Summer Camp for rising 8th graders.  It will take place at the Carver HSES campus from Monday, June 23 - Thursday, June 27 from 9AM-12PM.  

The camp is led by our Engineering teachers and students.  It provides students the opportunity to work in our Engineering labs, build solar cars, and create electric windmills.  They will also tour Temple University's College of Engineering.  

The application can be found on our website  - http://carver.phila.k12.pa.us/gateway-academy-2.pdf

 

 

NEW! Startalk PHSCA: This year features cultural lessons on Chinese STEM topics!

Aimed at high school students in all grades, this intensive Chinese language program couples Penn’s internationally known Chinese language and studies programs with its extensive experience in intellectual development programs for high school students.

Program Information from Summer 2014:

Dates: July 3 - August 8, 2014

Curriculum

• Three hours of language instruction daily Monday through Friday, including: lecture, speaking exercises, and language lab.
• Two hours of lecture weekly on Chinese traditional and modern health practices, science and technology.
• One hour of examination weekly.
• Lunch provided once a week at Chinese Language Table.
• One-on-one practice sessions with language teachers three days a week.
• Experience in the language lab to familiarize students with Chinese word processing and websites.
• Field trips to Chinatown and Philadelphia Science Museum.
• Chinese painting and martial arts activities.

Class Schedule 
Classes will be held 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00am-12:00pm on Friday.

Students 
The program has places for 25 high school students. 

Tuition
Each student will be granted a scholarship of $1,200 to be applied to the $2,000 tuition; the final cost to each student will be $800. *A limited number of full scholarships may be available.

Download pdf of 2014 application HERE (UPDATE updated April 2-registration fee removed)

You can mail/fax/e-mail your completed materials by Friday, May 19, 2014, to:

STARTALK Penn High School Chinese Academy
Center for East Asian Studies
642 Williams Hall
255 S. 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305

Fax Number: 215.573.2561
E-mail: ceas@ccat.sas.upenn.edu

A completed application will consist of:

1. Completed application form
2. Official sealed transcript(s) from all high schools attended
3. Sealed letter of recommendation
4. Personal statement (400-500 words total)

Important Notes: The application will not be reviewed until all materials have been received. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is filled.

Have Questions?

For questions regarding the program, please contact David Dettmann or Melissa DiFrancesco at the Center for East Asian Studies by email or by phone at 215-573-4203.

 

 

 

 

 

Summer camp for high achieving minority 7th & 8th grade students this information about the STEMPREPProject , a national summer vehicle which has been producing  minority terminal degree holders in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) and Medicine.   Every summer, the Project assembles a national pool of 7th graders for a six weekSTEM training program at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas.  For the last 24 years, the STEMPREP Project has employed a ten-summer training pipeline to create a cadre of STEM trainees eligible for post-baccalaureate programs at the nation’s elite graduate schools, medical schools and engineering schools.  The STEMPREP Project has become one of the most successful training initiatives in U.S. history: 100% of our trainees attend college, 100% graduate from college, 92% complete the 10-year regimen and 83% of our college seniors matriculate into post-baccalaureate educational programs in STEM.   I am attaching the application and brochure.  Financial aid to cover summer costs is available.  The application for admission is due May 16, and applicants should be A students for the last three years.   I hope you will ask your students to view the two 4-minute videos and article on the Project at: www.smu.edu/stemprep

 

Our target population is those racial groups underrepresented in the STEM arena: African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Hawaiians, Native Americans, and Mainland Puerto Ricans. Extensive details about the STEMPREP Project can be found on our website: www.thedistancelearningcenter.org

 

STEMPREP Project Brochure-2012.pdf

StempPrep Application pdf.pdf

 

 

Issued: April 23, 2014, Philadelphia PA, USA

 

School may be out, but science is in! GSK Science in the Summer™ brings simple machines to elementary students at Philadelphia libraries

 

- Registration begins May 1, space is limited

 

Philadelphia County students entering second through sixth grade are invited to register and attend GSK Science in the Summer™. This free, fun experiment-oriented course is taught by certified teachers to groups of 16 students in two age groups: children entering second and third grades (Level I), and children entering fourth through sixth grades (Level II). GSK Science in the Summer™ is sponsored by GSK in partnership with The Franklin Institute and local libraries.

 

Course Description:

GSK Science in the Summer™ will teach Philadelphia students the basics of physics through experiments involving six types of simple machines: the lever, the inclined plane, the screw, the wheel, the pulley, and the gear. Philadelphia County students will build simple machines that help people to do work—such as lifting huge boulders, building bridges, pumping water, and many other critical tasks—more easily. Students will learn about motion, and will discover that everything in the universe moves and why this is the case.

 

In Philadelphia, GSK Science in the Summer™ consists of two two-hour sessions that occur across two days. Class times are Level I: 10 a.m. – noon and Level II: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

 

Now in its 28^th year, GSK Science in the Summer™ opens young minds to the world of science and fosters a life-long appreciation of learning. More than 120,000 students from the Greater Philadelphia Area have participated in GSK Science in the Summer™ since its inception.

 

Registration Information:

Parents must register in person at the library they wish their child to attend. Students are selected to participate through a lottery. See below for registration and course dates and library phone numbers.

 

GSK Science in the Summer™ 2014 Philadelphia County Registration and Course Dates:

 

Andorra Library 705 East Cathedral Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19128-2106 (Henry Ave. & Cathedral Rd.) Contact: (215) 685-2552 Course Dates: July 16-17, 2014	Blackwell Regional Library 125 South 52nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19139-3408 (52nd & Sansom St.) Contact: (215) 685-7422 Course Dates: July 19 & 26, 2014
Bushrod Library	Cecil B. Moore Library
6304 Castor Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19149-2731 (Castor Ave. & Stirling St.) Contact: (215) 685-1471 Course Dates: June 30 & July 1, 2014	2320 Cecil B. Moore Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19121-2927 (Cecil B. Moore & 23rd St.) Contact: (215) 685-2766 Course Dates: July 7-8, 2014
Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Vine St. between 19th & 20th St.) Contact: (215) 686-5369 Course Dates: July 19 & 26, 2014	Chestnut Hill Library 8711 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118-2716 (Germantown Ave. & Bethlehem Pike) Contact: (215) 685-9290 Course Dates: July 9-10, 2014
Cobbs Creek Library 5800 Cobbs Creek Pkwy. Philadelphia, PA 19143-3036 (59th St. & Baltimore Ave.) Contact: (215) 685-1973 Course Dates: July 16-17, 2014	Thomas F. Dontucci Library 1935 Shunk Street Philadelphia, PA 19145-4234 (20th St. & Shunk St.) Contact: (215) 685-1653 Course Dates: July 14-15, 2014
Charles L. Durham Library 3320 Haverford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104-2021 (34 St. & Haverford Ave.) Contact: (215) 685-3476 Course Dates: July 7-8, 2014	Falls of Schuylkill Library 3501 Midvale Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129-1633 (Warden Dr. & Midvale Ave.) Contact: (215) 685-2092 Course Dates: July 9-10, 2014
Fumo Family Library 2437 South Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19148-3508 (Ritner St. & Broad St.) Contact: (215) 685-1758 Course Dates: July 9-10, 2014	Fox Chase Library 501 Rhawn St. Philadelphia, PA 19111-2504 (Rhawn St. & Jeanes St.) Contact: (215) 685-0547 Course Dates: July 2-3, 2014
Fishtown Community Library 1217 East Montgomery Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125-3445 (Montgomery Ave. & Flora St.) Contact: (215) 685-9990 Course Dates: July 2-3, 2014	Haverford Library 5543 Haverford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19139-1432 (56th St. & Haverford Ave.) Contact: (215) 685-1964 Course Dates: July 28-29
Joseph E. Coleman NW Regional Library 68 West Chelten Ave. Philadelphia, Pa 19144-2795 (Greene St. & Chelten Ave.) Contact: (215) 685-2152 Course Dates: July 19 & 26, 2014	Katherine Drexel Library 11099 Knights Road Philadelphia, PA 19154-3516 (Knights Rd. & Fairdale Rd.) Contact: (215) 685-9383 Course Dates: July 16-17, 2014
Kingsessing Library 1201 S. 51 St. Philadelphia, PA 19143-4353 (51 St. between Kingsessing & Chester Aves.) Contact: (215) 685-2690 Course Dates: July 2-3, 2014	Logan Library 1333 Wagner Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141-2916 (Wagner Ave. & Old York Rd.) Contact: (215) 685-9156 Course Dates: June 30-July 1, 2014
Northeast Regional Library 2228 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19149-1297 (Cottman Ave. & Oakland St.) Contact: (215) 685-0509 Course Dates: July 19 & 26, 2014	David E. Cohen Ogontz Library 6017 Ogontz Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19141 (Church Lane & Ogontz Ave.) Contact: (215) 685-5366 Course Dates: July 28-29, 2014
Overbrook Park Library 7422 Haverford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19151-2995 (Haverford Ave. & Woodbine St.) Contact: (215) 686-0183 Course Dates: July 14-15, 2014	Queen Memorial Library 1201 S. 23rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19146-4316 (Federal St. between 22nd & 23rd Sts.) Contact: (215) 685-1899 Course Dates: June 30-July 1, 2014
Rominita de Rodriguez Library 2437 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19148-3508 (Ritner St. & Broad St.) Contact: (215) 686-1768 Course Dates: July 14-15, 2014	Richmond Library 2987 Almond St. Philadelphia, PA 19134-4955 (Indiana Ave. & Almond St.) Contact: (215) 685-9992 Course Dates: June 30-July 1, 2014
Roxborough Library 6245 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19128-2630 (Ridge Ave. & Hermitage St.) Contact: (215) 685-2550 Course Dates: July 23-24, 2014	Charles Santore Library 932 S. 7th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147-2932 (7th St. & Carpenter St.) Contact: (215) 686-1766 Course Dates: July 9-10, 2014
Wadsworth Library 1500 Wadsworth Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19150-1699 (Wadsworth Ave. & Michener Ave.) Contact: (215) 685-9293 Course Dates: July 7-8, 2014	Walnut Street West Library 201 S. 40th St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 (40th St. & Walnut St.) Contact: (215) 685-7671 Course Dates: July 2-3, 2014
Whitman Library 200 Snyder Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19148-2620 (2nd St. & Snyder Ave.) Contact: (215) 685-1754 Course Dates: July 14-15, 2014	Widener Library 2808 West Lehigh Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19132-3296 (28th St. & Lehigh Ave.) Contact: (215) 675-9798 Course Dates: July 21-22, 2014
West Oak Lane Library 2000 Washington Lane Philadelphia, PA 19138-1344 (74th Ave. & Washington Lane) Contact: (215) 685-2843 Course Dates: July 23-24, 2014	Wynnefield Library 5325 Overbrook Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19131-1498 (54h St. & Overbrook Ave.) Contact: (215) 685-0298 Course Dates: July 16-17, 2014
Wyoming Library 231 E. Wyoming Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19120-4439 (Wyoming Ave. & “B” St.) Contact: (215) 685-9158 Course Dates: July 7-8, 2014

For more information, visit www.ScienceintheSummer.com or call your local library at the phone number listed above.

 

About GSK:

GSK – one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies – is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.  For further information go to us.gsk.com, follow us on twitter.com/GSKUS or visit our blog (www.morethanmedicine.us.gsk.com/blog/). 

Media Contacts:

Camille Dager, Harris, Baio & McCullough, (215) 440-9800 or camille@hbmadv.com

Jennifer Armstrong, GSK, (215) 751-5664 or jennifer.l.armstrong@gsk.com

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caption:  Students in GSK Science in the Summer™ in Philadelphia County will learn about simple machines. www.scienceinthesummer.com

                                  

The ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp (EMBHSSC) is organized to provide activities,

experiments, projects, and field experiences for students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the fall of the next year. The camp promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and supports historically underserved and underrepresented students with limited opportunities. Students attend the camp free of charge.

Students currently in grade 5, 6, or 7 who have an interest in science and mathematics, at least a B average in science and mathematics courses and a passing score on the state’s standardized science and mathematics tests are eligible to apply. Immediate family members of the university staff, EMBHSSC camp staff and ExxonMobil employees are not eligible.

http://www.theharrisfoundation.org/sitecontent/658/temple-university/category/466/embhssc-universities.aspx

 

 

Women In Natural Sciences (WINS) is a free after-school and summer science enrichment program at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Since its founding in 1982, WINS has introduced hundreds of high school girls to future careers in science and other professions by providing hands-on science workshops, career and college exploration, and positive youth development.

WINS provides young women with the information, encouragement, and confidence they need to shape their futures. The program’s mentoring and support has resulted in 100% of WINS students graduating high school and over 96% attending college.

In addition to a strong emphasis on academics and science, WINS also provides a uniquely nurturing environment, a community of like-minded friends, and experiences not typically found in school.

http://www.ansp.org/education/programs/wins/

 

Welcome to the Penn Chapter of InnoWorks!

This summer, the University of Pennsylvania will host its seventh annual InnoWorks program beginning August 19th and ending August 23rd. We are currently in the planning stages of the program where we are looking to secure funding and sponsorship for supplies, housing, and food.

As always, Penn InnoWorks provides a free week-long science and engineering camp for underprivileged middle school students in the Philadelphia area. This year we hope to host 30 free and reduced lunch students and provide them with the opportunity to learn about science through exciting and interactive activities outside of the traditional school environment.

This summer, we are so excite to be planning the activities and missions based on the Eureka Effect curriculum. Students will explore scientific miracles that occur in every day life to understand and appreciate achievement. We will be discovering music, learn how electricity is generated, understand why soap cleans, and more!

Join us for InnoWorks at Penn this year, where learning science and engineering is all about fun! If you have any questions about the upcoming program, want to get involved, or want to make a donation, please feel free to contact us at upenn@innoworks.org.

http://www.innoworks.org/newinno/upenn.php?chapter=6&length=1000

 

ISAK Summer School 2014 in Japan: Full Scholarships for Grade 7/8 Students

 

For the third consecutive year, the United States-Japan Foundation is generously offeringfour full scholarships for US middle school students to attend the ISAK Summer School in Karuizawa, Japan (approx. one hour from Tokyo). ISAK Summer School is an English-based academic program for motivated middle school students from around the world, with a focus on helping students develop their leadership, negotiation and creative problem-solving skills as they interact with other students from a wide range of countries, cultures and backgrounds. Our faculty members are from top-schools from the US, Japan and other countries, and students will also be joined by camp counselors from top universities such as Stanford, Brown and Dartmouth.

 

US-Japan Foundation scholarships cover the cost of Summer School tuition (approx. US$3800). All students currently in grades 7-8 (grades 8-9 as of Sept. 2014) who are US citizens currently attending school in the US are eligible to apply. APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2014.

 

ISAK Summer School Quick FactsLocation: Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan (approx. 1hr from Tokyo)Dates: July 19 – 31, 2014Capacity: 80 studentsLanguage: English

 

This year, we are expecting students from approximately 20 countries to join us, including Japan, India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Ecuador, China, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Slovakia and the US. ISAK Summer School is not a “discover Japan” or cultural exchange program per se, but rather, we are seeking students who are excited to think, learn and explore new ideas with motivated peers from around the world and to realize their potential as future leaders.

 

We have already stopped accepting general applications for this year’s Summer School, but we will be accepting applications for US-Japan Foundation scholarships until April 30, 2014. We encourage interested students to submit their completed applications as soon as possible.

 

More details about the US-Japan Foundation scholarships:http://isak.jp/2014/04/08/summer2014_us-scholarships.html
Comments from past participants of our Summer School: http://isak.jp/programs/summerschool/voices_summer_2013.html
A short video featuring scenes from Summer School 2013:http://youtu.be/FTZ6YKCyefY
We realize that a solo trip to Japan for middle school students is a major undertaking, but we have experience in guiding families through the process, and we take excellent care of students from the moment they arrive in Japan. If you have any questions about ISAK Summer School or the scholarship application process, please contact us at programs@isak.jp.

 

Best regards,ISAK Summer School OfficeInternational School of Asia, Karuizawa