Programs+for+Underclassmen

Appalachian State Youth Programs
Appalachian State has a variety of youth programs for high school students during the school year and during the summer. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about careers that interest you. Application Deadlines Vary.

Better Business Bureau Torch Scholarship Current college-bound high school juniors, seniors and college undergraduates who reside within BBB’s 33-county service area (Beaufort, Carteret, Chatham, Craven, Duplin, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Greene, Halifax, Harnett, Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Martin, Moore, Nash, Onslow, Orange, Pamlico, Person, Pitt, Tyrrell, Vance, Wake, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wilson).

Clemson University Summer Scholars Application Deadline: April 6, 2016

[|Conservatory for Young Actors]
Harlequin's Conservatory for Young Actors is a six-week classical actor training program for teens. Each year, 20 students are selected by audition to participate. The conservatory is free to all participants.

Converse College Summer Leadership Program Application Deadline: April 15, 2016

Duke Summer Youth Sessions There are a variety of programs available for students in grades 9-12.

ECU Shelton Leadership Program Students must be rising 9-12 grade students with a 3.0 GPA or better.

[|Health & Biomedical Sciences Camp] The Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Camp provides high school students a window into the scientific basis of human health. Through lectures and hands-on laboratory investigations in state-of-the-art laboratories, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology, biochemistry and medical ethics. Application is Open Until The Camp is Full

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest This essay contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Application Deadline: January 6, 2016

UNC Chapel Hill Heels for Success This program is open to rising 10th and 11th grade students. Application Deadline: February 28, 2015

[|Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders] The Institute for Future Ag. Leaders (IFAL) is a week-long program for high school students interested in the industry of agriculture . Emphasis is placed on: career opportunities, emerging technology, citizenship and leadership development. Application Deadline: March 31

Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders This program is open to high school juniors that are interested in studying business. Application Deadline: February 26, 2016

National Environmental Summit for High School Students Two leading organizations - the [|Center for the Environment at Catawba College]and [|Rocky Mountain Institute] - are partnering to provide an opportunity for young environmental leaders to learn, create, share, interact, grow, connect, and build relationships.

[|NC Governor's Page Program]

This program provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge of the function and roles of state government while learning about the importance of public service.

Application Deadlines Vary



NCSU Satellite Program This is a one week summer program for students interested in science and technology. Application Deadline: March 4, 2016

[|NCSU Summer College in Biotechnology and Life Sciences] The primary purpose is to provide students with the practical experience needed to be productive in the many careers within the Agricultural Industry.

[|People to People Leadership Ambassador Program] These unique  [|student trips]  are designed to deliver a lifetime of global awareness and readiness for success in a fun-filled two-three week summer adventure.

Prudential Spirit of Community Award This award is open to any student that has volunteered in the community. Application Deadline: November 3, 2015

Research Apprenticeship Program for High School Students Students must be rising juniors and seniors with a 2.8 GPA or higher, be a US Citizen and show an interest in one of the program areas (food, agriculture, environment and family & consumer sciences.) Application Deadline: February 19, 2016

Summer Ventures in Science & Mathematics Applicants must be rising sophomores and juniors who are academically talented and who aspire careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Application Deadline: January 31, 2016

UNC Chapel Hill Catalyst Conference This program is open to 9-11th grade students. Application Deadline: November 11, 2015

[|US Air Force Academy Summer Seminar]

[|US Coast Guard Academy AIM Summer Program]

[|US Military Academy at West Point Summer Programs]

[|US Naval Academy Summer STEM Program]

[|US Naval Academy Summer Sports Camps]

[|Virginia Commonwealth University Summer Arts Program] Application Deadline: April 1, 2015

Wake Forest University LENS Program