Prep's College Knowledge: Du Bois: Summer Program at Princeton University for 7th - 11th graders

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Du Bois: Summer Program at Princeton University for 7th - 11th graders - Now Virtual! Deadline April 12th

Greetings,

I hope this email finds you well. It is a pleasure to invite current 7th - 11th grade students to participate in the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute's 2022 Online Summer Program!

2022 Online Summer Program

Founded in the summer of 1988, the W.E.B. DuBois Scholars Institute provides scholarship and leadership training for high-achieving youth. In light of COVID-19, the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute's Online Summer Program will occur instead of the traditional Summer Institute at Princeton University.

During the 2022 Online Summer Program, students will experience an academic and leadership development program by receiving rigorous instruction in college level courses. The Du Bois Institute aims to sharpen students’ research and quantitative analysis skills, as well as writing, verbal, and critical reading skills.

Program Overview:

The online program is for current 7th-11th graders (rising 8th - rising 12th graders).

Students can choose from 16 different online courses (based on their grade):

Here is a link to the Course titles and descriptions for your perusal.

Also, attached is the program flyer with course titles and program info.

Course Dates:

Each course occurs over 7 days (excluding weekends) for 90 minutes daily.

Session 1: June 27th - July 6th (5 courses available)

Session 2: July 7th - July 15th (6 courses available)

Session 3: July 18th - July 26th (5 courses available)

+ Each course can be applied for individually.

+ Students can apply for more than one course. Finalists will be assigned to a course before additional courses are granted.

Requirements:

Overall GPA of 3.0; B

Application

2 Letters of Recommendation

Transcript

300 Word Essay

Prompt: What is your interest in the program? Describe your education and career goals, community service activities and/or leadership roles you have performed.

(Essay is required for current 9th, 10th & 11th graders only)

Virtual Interview is Required for Semi-Finalists.

Submission Deadline: April 12, 2022

Rolling admissions thereafter will be based on available space.

Cost:

The tuition fee is $350 per course.

Attached is more information.

+ Du Bois Online Summer Program Flyer

+ Announcement for Applications

Traditional Summer Institute Promotional Video

Traditional Summer Institute Promotional Video: Video

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!