Free summer programs/programs with decent scholarship

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>I come from a low income family; as a matter of fact, almost no money can be spent on summer programs that cost above $1,000 (almost = no programs).
Do you have any recommendations for programs that offer decent contents as well as full scholarships? I've only heard of TASP and RSI but I do need backup plans. Any programs except math ones are great. I am pretty decent at all the subjects so probably I will just choose Liberal Arts and Science or Humanities for my major (Liberal Arts and Science preferred). Any suggestions?</p>

<p>P.S: I am an International student (in Canada), so if the programs only offer scholarships for domestic students, then...</p>

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<p>Look for programs in Canada. TASP is the one of very few that offers scholarship to international students. J’EXPLORE is a great French immersion program that offers province-based scholarships.</p>

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<p>I have only found one in Canada (Shad Valley), and its tuition is way too scary. Besides, I am not really into the concept that Shad introduces. So I am quite stuck. States has a lot more great educational summer programs, I believe.</p>

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<p>^ J’EXPLORE takes complete French beginners, if you’re willing to undertake the French immersion environment.</p>

<p>SHP at Indiana University of Pennsylvania costs $1250, and financial aid is available (I’m not sure if to internationals, though). [The</a> Robert E. Cook Honors College Summer Honors Program for High School Students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania](<a href=“http://old.www.iup.edu/honors/shp.html]The”>http://old.www.iup.edu/honors/shp.html)</p>

<p>You might also trying applying early to: [Transylvania</a> University Camps](<a href=“http://www.transy.edu/about/camps/academic.htm]Transylvania”>http://www.transy.edu/about/camps/academic.htm)</p>

<p>Look through <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/614543-free-excellent-scholarship-summer-programs.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/614543-free-excellent-scholarship-summer-programs.html&lt;/a&gt; for opportunities available to international students. You should expect to do most of your own research.</p>

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<p>Summer Science Program is a great option. I went there with a great scholarship.
You should apply, but I don’t know if physics and math interest you.</p>

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<p>If you live in Ontario, there’s a exchange program to go to Quebec to work for six weeks in the summer. It’s a government program, and I’ve had friends who’ve worked as camp cousellors or in other service industry jobs. Your French teacher probably has more information on this program. :)</p>

<p>I went to Shad last summer even though I’m definitely more of a social science type person (likely going into economics/poly sci) and there were quite a few of us there. There are merit based scholarships and you’d likely qualify for a bursuary if you’re interested in going. Even though it’s marketed as a science/engineering/entrepeneurship experience, I found that we learned about stuff that’s applicatory to social sciences - Model UN, social activism opportunities, game theory, international development.</p>

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<p>I’m international so I know there’s one in your country (yay!) that’s called The International Summer School for Young Physicists. It’s at the Perimeter Institute.</p>

<p>According to their FAQs, as part of its outreach mandate, Perimeter Institute is able to cover all necessary costs for each student within Canada. This includes all transportation within Canada, accommodation for the duration of the program, and all activities and meals.</p>

<p>It’s quite competitive though.</p>

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<p>May I recommend the Clark Scholars Program?</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/776777-clark-scholars-2010-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/776777-clark-scholars-2010-a.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>A Canadian student (nirvanatear on CC) attended last year, and he had no trouble at all. There’s no cost; in fact, you actually get a stipend.</p>

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<p>I recommend CSP as well! It fits in well with your criteria and is one of the best if not the best alternative to RSI/TASP.</p>

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<p>Any social science oriented? Waiting for alternatives for TASP especially.</p>

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<p>Even though Clark Scholars is research-based, you can do research in the social sciences there.</p>

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<p>I’m Canadian too, and I heard Shad offers generous scholarship for low-income families. Though I never attended it, I recommend it if you aren’t quite sure what subject you’d be interested in.</p>

<p>If you do have a subject in mind, apply to Clark Scholars. I’m known as “Canada” at the program, so it’s definitely available to Canadians. The program is very fun and productive.</p>

<p>As for ISSYP, I applied last year and was rejected. I spent lots of time on my application, and my credentials were good enough to get me a spot at Clark/other much more prestigious opportunities. I know two other national physics/math olympiad winners who got rejected, too. I’m still not certain what they look for in applicants…</p>

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<p>ISSYP is not for me… I have never intended to major in physics.</p>

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<p>go for Shad. If you’ve got the confidence to apply to TASP, Shad will give u enough money to go.</p>