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College Summer Programs Full Scholarships to Summer Programs at Harvard, Notre Dame, Stanford, or Yale QuestBridge has partnered with Emory, Harvard, Notre Dame, UPenn, Stanford and Yale to offer students a unique opportunity to take college-level courses on a top-tier university campus while residing in a dormitory with peers from across the country. These scholarships offer outstanding low-income students a special chance to experience life beyond high school and to see first-hand what to expect from attending a selective university. Award Benefits College summer programs let students immerse themselves in the day-to-day rhythms of college life, including the chance to:
Award Specifics 10 students will receive free counseling from a member of QuestBridge's staff to support their application to the summer program at Harvard, Notre Dame, Stanford, or Yale. Students who are accepted will receive a full scholarship. 100% of students who have received this award since its introduction in 2006 have been accepted to the college summer program for which they were selected. The scholarship will cover the full cost of tuition, travel expenses, and room & board. Travel arrangements must be made through QuestBridge to qualify for coverage under the scholarship. COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM INFORMATION Emory University Pre-College Program
A small number of students will be contacted in April to submit additional information to be considered for admission to Emory's Pre-College Program. The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship will cover all program expenses, including room & board, travel, books, and tuition. The program has two sessions:
More information on Emory's Pre-College Program is available on the Emory website:
Harvard University Secondary School Program
Students selected for Harvard SSP through the QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship program will not need to submit a separate SSP application.
The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship, in combination with SSP financial aid, will fully cover the costs of tuition, room & board, travel, and books. The program will run from June 22 to August 7, 2009. More information on the Secondary School Program is available on the Harvard website:
University of Notre Dame Pre-College Programs
A small number of applicants will be asked to submit additional information in April to be considered for admission to one of these seminars. All program expenses, including room & board and round-trip transportation to campus, will be covered by the University of Notre Dame.
More information on the Pre-College Programs is available on the Notre Dame website:
University of Pennsylvania Leadership in the Business World
A small number of students will be contacted in April to submit additional information to be considered for admission to LBW. LBW and the QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship will cover all program expenses, including room & board, travel, books, and tuition. The program will run from June 28 to July 25, 2009. More information on Leadership in the Business World is available on the Wharton website:
University of Pennsylvania Management & Technology Summer Institute
A small number of students will be contacted in April to submit additional information to be considered for admission to M&TSI. The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship and M&TSI will cover all program expenses, including room & board, travel, books, and tuition. The program will run from July 12, 2009 to August 1, 2009. More information on M&TSI is available on the Fisher Program in Management & Technology website:
University of Pennsylvania Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology
A small number of students will be contacted in April to submit additional information to be considered for admission to SAAST. The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship and SAAST will cover all program expenses, including room & board, travel, books, and tuition. The program will run from July 12, 2009 through July 31, 2009. More information on SAAST is available on Penn's School of Engineering website:
Stanford University High School Summer College Program
Students interested in attending Stanford's High School Summer College must also apply directly to Stanford. Instructions for applying to the program are available online at http://summer.stanford.edu/highschool/howtoapply.asp, and applications must be received by April 26. The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship, in combination with Stanford financial aid, will fully cover the costs of tuition, room & board, travel, and books for selected students. The program will run for eight weeks, from June 20 to August 16, 2009. More information on the High School Summer College Program is available on the Stanford website:
Yale University Summer Session
Students interested in attending Yale's Summer Session must also apply directly to Yale. The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship for Yale will fully cover the costs of tuition, room & board, travel, and books for selected students. The Summer Session application is available online at http://www.yale.edu/summer/application/apply/index.html, and it must be submitted by May 11 for the full session or session A, and by June 15 for session B. When applying, students will have the option of choosing between a full or half session:
More information on the Summer Session is available on the Yale website:
Yale campus photo by Michael Marsland, courtesy of Yale University
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Emory Pre-College students take an intensive 2 week course selected from subjects ranging from Shakespeare to Neurology. Students live on campus, and Emory offers numerous student activities, including campus concerts, movie nights, and visits to Atlanta museums, stadiums, and historical sites. Emory also hosts College Success Program events, which range from brown-bag lunches and college tours to workshops on admissions, financial aid, and making the most of college.
QuestBridge will work with the University of Notre Dame to select thoughtful students to attend one of Notre Dame's week-long summer seminars. These seminars on African-American or Latino culture delve deeply into historical, economic, and spiritual issues, and give students the opportunity to work closely with Notre Dame faculty and student leaders from across the country. To build camaraderie between students, Notre Dame hosts a variety of social events during the week-long program, and participating students have access to Notre Dame's recreational, spiritual, and academic facilities. 
The University of Pennsylvania's Leadership in the Business World (LBW) summer institute introduces students to the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to lead business organizations in an increasingly global and technology-driven market. Sponsored by the Wharton School, this diverse program consists of 60 talented and driven students from across the world. LBW develops students' business and leadership skills through engaging class discussions, lectures from Wharton faculty and guest speakers, visits to businesses, and coaching on communication and team-building skills. Working in small groups, students formulate business plans that are judged by a panel of Venture Capitalists.
Students at Stanford's High School Summer College can take courses ranging from American History in Film to Intro to Human Physiology. When not in class, students can compete in intramural sports tournaments, have dinner with their favorite professors at ''Faculty Dinner Night,'' perform in the Summer Chorus and Symphony, and take the ''College Admissions 101'' workshop. 
Yale Summer Session students take college courses with Yale undergraduates and have access to a wide variety of courses, including numerous writing classes and everything from ''Basic Quantum Mechanics'' to ''Eastern Philosophy.'' Yale is home to three world-class museums and the second largest library collection in the US, and during the summer, students can participate in volunteer projects, social and athletic events organized by residential counselors, and attend film and lecture series.