Low cost or funded summer programs

Pre-College Topics Summer Programs
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I’m a high school senior who is constantly searching for service, creative writing, art history, foreign language, history, etc. programs in the US or abroad. I always feel stuck because I can’t drop $4000+ on a single program. If you know of any humanities programs that offer good scholarships, financial aid, or grants (or are just on the cheaper side), please let me know!

Already attended: Iowa Young Writers, Columbia Writing Workshop
Applied but was too expensive: Interlochen, New York Times Journalism, CIEE Summer Abroad in Italy

Thank you so much!

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You can volunteer at a local museum or historical society, you can start a “writers circle” at your local public library, or volunteer to moderate a memoir or creative writing program at a senior center or assisted living. voila- instant free program.

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Love these ideas!! Thank you.

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Ball State in Indiana and University of Indiana had some under $500 for 1 week. Or look at adding a large service project to your resume

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Good to know, thanks!

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Middlebury College offers outstanding foreign language classes each summer.

For writing: Check out Smith College.

Also, Top 10 Summer Writing Conferences with Funding - Aspiring Author

If I recall correctly, your initial focus was on gaining an offer of admissions to Yale University. If you liked Yale, then you may be interested in Wesleyan University in Connecticut.

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Great info, thanks! I hadn’t considered Middlebury for foreign languages but definitely see how it could be helpful.

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