Yale - Young Global Scholars Program

An official Yale University program, participants in the Yale Young Global Scholars Program for Outstanding High School Students can expect an amazing summer experience studying in beautiful campus lecture halls and classrooms, living in Yale’s historic residential colleges, eating in award-winning dining halls, meeting a talented community of fellow students, engaging with world-renowned professors, and interacting with extraordinary visiting practitioners. 

Application deadline is February 11, 2016. 

Visit www.globalscholars.yale.edu for more information and to apply. 

Hofstra University Fall Open House

Who: High School seniors
What: Comprehensive way for prospective students to experience Hofstra's campus using tours, student panels, and financial aid workshops
When: Saturday, November 14th 9AM-3PM
Where: Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York

National College Fairs

• When: Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 12:30 pm - 4 pm
• Where: Georgia International Convention Center

Register online at www.gotomyncf.com

Emperor Science Award Program

• Who: Sophomore and Junior high school students
• What: A unique mentoring program that pairs university-level research scientists with high school students, presenting an exciting opportunity for them to explore the world of science, grow their skills, build confidence and conduct rewarding research
• Requirements: 750 word essay on why science research is so important to finding a cure for cancer
• Deadline: November 1, 2015

For more information, visit http://www.emperorscienceaward.com/

Georgia Gwinnett College STEM Super Saturdays

• Who: Middle and High school girls
• When: Saturday, November 7, 2015
• What: Girl-friendly lessons are focused on mobile applications, new devices, creativity, and relationship building
• Where: Georgia Gwinnett College, 100 University Center Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Register at http://ggcs3.wordpress.com/f15-register/

Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest- Hollins University

• Who: High school sophomore and junior young women
• Requirements: 
• Must submit poem in Microsoft Word, 12pt Times New Roman
• No more than two poems by any one student may be submitted
• Label additional pages with the author's name, title of poem, and page number
• Prizes:
• 1st place: 
• $5,000 renewable Creative Talents Scholarship in creative writing
• Free tuition and housing for Hollinsummer creative writing program
• $200 in cash prizes
• Publication in Cargoes, Hollin's award-winning student magazine
• Deadline: October 30, 2015

Submit poems at www.hollins.edu/poetry-contest and for more information visit www.hollins.edu

Emperor Science Award Program for 10th and 11th Grade Students

• A unique mentoring program that pairs university level research scientists with high school students.
• Presenting an exciting opportunity for them to explore the world of science, grow their skills, build confidence and conduct rewarding research.
• Students grades 10th to 11th may submit a 750 word essay on why science research is important to finding the cure for cancer.
• 100 students may be awarded the mentor-ship opportunity and receive a Chrome Notebook and $1500 to help towards their research.
• More information can be found at http://www.emperorscienceaward.com/   
• Deadline: November 1, 2015