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Countywide Youth Bridges Program

DEADLINES: Open

Open to 10th grade - beyond

The Countywide Youth Bridges Program (CYBP) provides at-risk and disconnected youth with career exposure opportunities within the County of Los Angeles and provides them with resources such as support services and personal enrichment training that will help prepare them for future success. More importantly, the CYBP will ultimately introduce youth to various career pathways within the public sector.

 
DEADLINES: Will reopen in 2021
Open to 9th grade
Free 3-year, STEM residential college preparation program that empowers students to deepen their talents and pursue STEM careers. For 5 weeks every summer, scholars are immersed in tuition-free studies at leading universities throughout the country.  During the academic year, scholars participate in monthly programming. They are coached by instructors that represent the future they can have.

 

UCI ASPIRE

DEADLINES: May 2, 2021

Open to 10th grade - 11th grade

ASPIRE leverages the Schools’ facilities and participating faculty for a 2-week Engineering and Computer Science Course over the summer period. Working in classrooms university facilities, students learn skills across the broad spectrum of engineering and computer science disciplines.

 

Pre-College Program in Computational Biology

DEADLINES: Will reopen in 2021

Open to 11th grade

The Computational Biology Department will be offering a three-week Pre College Program in Computational Biology.  This program is the first summer computational biology program in the United States designed for high school students.

In the program, our students will learn the computational and laboratory skills needed in modern biology.  We’re looking for students who enjoy math and science and have done a little bit of coding (but by no means do we expect expert programmers).

 

Awesome Math

DEADLINE: Will reopen in 2021

Open to 9th grade - 12th grade

A three-week intensive summer camp for mathematically gifted students from around the globe.

 

Girls Who Code

DEADLINES: Depends on which city you live in

Open to 10th grade - 11th grade

The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program (GWC SIP) is a FREE, 7-week summer program for 10th–11th-grade girls (rising juniors and seniors) to learn computer science, gain exposure to tech jobs, and join a supportive sisterhood of thousands of girls across the US.

 

Pipeline and School Partnership Programs

DEADLINES: Will reopen in 2021

Open to 9th grade - 12th grade

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science provides unique academic programs to expand the educational capacity of underrepresented youth to ensure their long-term success, health, and well-being. CDU currently offers Pre-K to 12th-grade student’s pathway to careers in medicine, science, research and health through our various pipeline programs which include, Saturday Science Academy II, Opportunity Scholars Public Health Academy, CDU Med-simulations, Los Angeles Pediatric Society (LAPS) and CDU Mobile STEM labs. All of the programs encourage students to become dedicated leaders in their field who strive to address a social injustice, health inequities and disparities in undeserved communities.
 
DEADLINES: Dates vary
Open to 11th-12th grade students
L.A. Youth at Work is a program of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and its strategic affiliate, UNITE-LA. Together we work to move Los Angeles forward. Our future depends on an educational system that develops each child’s talents so they reach their full potential. Increasing educational attainment will positively impact the economic prosperity of our region and the quality of life for our residents.
 

 

Summer Legal Institute

DEADLINE: Will reopen in 2021

Open to 9th grade - 12th grade

The Los Angeles SLI provides high school students with exposure to legal careers, the opportunity to build legal and professional skills, and connections with judges, lawyers, and other leaders in the legal profession. The program is FREE and open to students who are high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors as of the Fall of 2018. Enrollment is limited to 40 students. Early applications are encouraged.

 

Turner-UCLA Allied Health Internship Program

DEADLINE: Will reopen in 2021

Open to 11th grade

The volunteer will carry out the following tasks: greet and escort visitors, provide limited clerical functions to different departments, create folders for community events, patients and/or meetings.

 

COSMOS

DEADLINES: Will reopen in 2021

Open to 9th grade - 12th grade

COSMOS is an intensive four-week summer residential program for students who have demonstrated an aptitude for academic and professional careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Through challenging curricula that are both hands-on and lab intensive, COSMOS fosters its students’ interests, skills, and awareness of educational and career options in STEM fields.

 

 
DEADLINES: Will reopen in 2021
Open to 11th - 12th grade
Los Angeles Pediatrics Society Eve and Gene Black Summer Medical Career Program are now accepting applications! Students must submit two copies of the application by the deadline. The purpose of the program is to encourage high school students to choose careers in the health professions. This program is best described as a medical mentor program. Under the supervision of a health care educator/medical facility coordinator, participants shadow various medical professionals (nurse, nutritionist, pharmacist, lab technician, physician and/or medical specialist, etc.) who together provide a range of patient care services. 

BiomediGirls

DEADLINE: December 6, 2020

Open to 10th - 12th grade

 

BiomediGirls, is a student non-profit organization which strives to provide free open-access resources and equitable educational opportunities in the biomedical sciences for all students, especially females and minorities.  The main goal is to provide scholarships for students to attend hands-on education and research programs which are typically beyond their means.

 

Over the past few months, BiomediGirls has been fundraising to allow at least 3 students to attend a local program at Pathways to Stem Cell Science, located in north Torrance. Sufficient funds to provide full tuition scholarships for 3 students to attend a hands-on, after-school program at Pathways to Stem Cell Science starting January. This program includes approximately 10, 2-hour lab sessions. Students will learn core biology concepts while working hands-on with stem cells in a professional biotech research lab, mentored by professional industry bioscientists. 

 

Scholarships will be awarded preferentially to students who have not had prior lab research experience outside of school.

For more information contact: [email protected]. 

LA-HIP

DEADLINE: February 1, 2021

Open to 11th grade

Mission: To inspire change and self-determination by igniting a passion for scientific discovery

The overall goal of the Samuels Family LA-HIP is to provide Latino and African-American public high school students that have a genuine interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) with the opportunity to learn hands-on laboratory-based research and to support them in their quest to become scientists or physician scientists.

Link to high school application:

Cal Wellness is piloting a new internship opportunity and has asked me to help spread the word to potential candidates. I am asking you for your help as well. Details are as follows:

 

  • This paid internship is designed to provide opportunity and exposure to emerging talent from the communities Cal Wellness serves.
  • We are excited to bring on 2 interns, starting June 14.
  • Please see the Cal Wellness Internship announcement for details, including the application process.
  • Interested candidates should apply by April 23, 2021.
 

Countywide Youth Bridges Program

DEADLINES: Now Open

Open to 10th grade - beyond

The Countywide Youth Bridges Program (CYBP) provides at-risk and disconnected youth with career exposure opportunities within the County of Los Angeles and provides them with resources such as support services and personal enrichment training that will help prepare them for future success. More importantly, the CYBP will ultimately introduce youth to various career pathways within the public sector.

The Countywide Youth Bridges Program (CYBP) provides at-risk and disconnected youth with career exposure opportunities within the County of Los Angeles and provides them with resources such as support services and personal enrichment training that will help prepare them for future success. More importantly, the CYBP will ultimately introduce youth to various career pathways within the public sector.
 

UCI ASPIRE

DEADLINES: May 2, 2021

Open to 10th grade - 11th grade

ASPIRE leverages the Schools’ facilities and participating faculty for a 2-week Engineering and Computer Science Course over the summer period. Working in classrooms university facilities, students learn skills across the broad spectrum of engineering and computer science disciplines.

DEADLINES: Will reopen in 2021
Open to 9th grade
Free 3-year, STEM residential college preparation program that empowers students to deepen their talents and pursue STEM careers. For 5 weeks every summer, scholars are immersed in tuition-free studies at leading universities throughout the country.  During the academic year, scholars participate in monthly programming. They are coached by instructors that represent the future they can have.
Free 3-year, STEM residential college preparation program that empowers students to deepen their talents and pursue STEM careers. For 5 weeks every summer, scholars are immersed in tuition-free studies at leading universities throughout the country.  During the academic year, scholars participate in monthly programming. They are coached by instructors that represent the future they can have.
https://www.smash.org/programs/smash-academy/ 
 

Pre-College Program in Computational Biology

DEADLINES: Now Open

Open to 11th grade

The Computational Biology Department will be offering a three-week Pre College Program in Computational Biology.  This program is the first summer computational biology program in the United States designed for high school students.

In the program, our students will learn the computational and laboratory skills needed in modern biology.  We’re looking for students who enjoy math and science and have done a little bit of coding (but by no means do we expect expert programmers)

The Computational Biology Department will be offering a three-week Pre College Program in Computational Biology.  This program is the first summer computational biology program in the United States designed for high school students. In the program, students will learn the computational and laboratory skills needed in modern biology.  We’re looking for students who enjoy math and science and have done a little bit of coding (but by no means do we expect expert programmers)

https://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/index.html 

 

Awesome Math

DEADLINE: Open Now

Open to 9th grade - 12th grade

A three-week intensive summer camp for mathematically gifted students from around the globe.

The AwesomeMath Summer Program is an intensive three-week program for gifted students from around the globe. It is designed for bright middle and high school students who wish to hone their problem solving skills in particular and further their mathematics education in general. Many of our participants seek to improve their performance on contests such as AMC10/12, AIME, or USAMO.

As many as 97% of our students say they would recommend our summer program to their peers. Additionally, many of these students return each summer to not only further their education, but to re-connect with the friends they made.

Students interested in participating in our Summer Program must first be admitted through our application process. Learn more about how to apply.

 
https://www.awesomemath.org/summer-program/overview/program-information/

 

Girls Who Code

DEADLINES: Depends on which city you live in

Open to 10th grade - 11th grade

The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program (GWC SIP) is a FREE, 7-week summer program for 10th–11th-grade girls (rising juniors and seniors) to learn computer science, gain exposure to tech jobs, and join a supportive sisterhood of thousands of girls across the US.

Pipeline and School Partnership Programs

DEADLINES: Now Open

Open to 9th grade - 12th grade

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science provides unique academic programs to expand the educational capacity of underrepresented youth to ensure their long-term success, health, and well-being. CDU currently offers Pre-K to 12th-grade student’s pathway to careers in medicine, science, research and health through our various pipeline programs which include, Saturday Science Academy II, Opportunity Scholars Public Health Academy, CDU Med-simulations, Los Angeles Pediatric Society (LAPS) and CDU Mobile STEM labs. All of the programs encourage students to become dedicated leaders in their field who strive to address a social injustice, health inequities and disparities in undeserved communities.
 
https://www.cdrewu.edu/community/Pipeline