Counselors are continuously getting information about opportunities for students. Below you will find a list of scholarships, college information, events and opportunities and summer programs that we have heard about recently. We are trying to make sure all students get information about programs and opportunities they might be interested in. Please let your counselor know if you have any questions.
Scholarships:
College Information:
New York University for Prospective Students-
An NYU Information Session covering all three NYU campuses, geared toward prospective students and parents. Location: Westin Denver Downtown.
Who: any high school students
When: Sunday, April 26th, Morning
More information: http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/visit-us/off-campus-receptions.html
Events and Opportunities:
Deferred Action for Parental Accountability Informational Forum
The Meyer Law Office will provide a 30 minute presentation, free of charge, on DACA/DAPA with an open question/answer portion.
Who: Parents
When: April 22, 6:00 pm
Where: Abraham Lincoln High School
Colorado U.S. Service Academy Information Day
The afternoon will begin with an informational video (the 5 Pointed Star) and then formal presentations by each of the service academies.Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to talk individually with representatives about academy nominations.
Who: Any student interested in an academy.
When: Saturday, April 25, 1-4 pm
Where: Denver South High School (1700 E Louisiana Ave, Denver, CO 80210)
RSVP: academynominations@bennet.senate.gov
Especially Me Conference
Who: Focusing on African American High School Girls
When: Saturday, April 25th
More information: See your counselor
Applications due April 17th
Black Male Initiative Summit
To cultivate leadership skills to engage, empower and excel.
For: 8th and 9th grade black males
When: Friday, May 8th
More information: https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5yVLZpunxsO5Ii1
Summer Events and Opportunities:
SeedPath Development Boot Camp
A summer coding/software development boot camp.
Date: June 15th-August 7
Applications due: May 25
More information: www.seedpaths.com/apply
2015 Native Education Forum (NEF)
A summer program at Colorado State University in which students research Native American/Indigenous issues in a college level class, earn college credit, develop leadership skills, and prepare and strengthen college applications.
Who: current 9th-11th graders.
When: Tuesday July 7th to Saturday July 11, 2015.
Applications due: April 17th
More information: http://admissions.colostate.edu/nef/
Explorati Teen Writers Boot Camp
Weeklong camps for writers.
Who: Middle and High School Students
When: Middle School Fiction-June 22 – 25, 9AM – 3PM
High School Fiction- June 29 – July 2, 9AM – 3PM
Screenwriting (ages 13 -18) -July 6-9, 9AM – 3PM
Where: Arapahoe Library Admin Building
More information: www.exploratiteens.com
Adelina Gomez Scholars
Spend a week at UCCS living on campus and taking a college course. Free, but based on financial need and academic potential.
When: Wed. June 11-Sunday June 22.
For: Current juniors
More information: http://www.uccs.edu/~gomezscholars/
See your counselor for a recommendation and application. Applications must be turned in to counselors.
Application due: April 15th.
Banson NYC High School Fashion Summer Camps
For: High School Students
More information: http://www.bansonnyc.com/content.html?page=6 for more information.
CU Boulder Leeds School of Business KeyBank Business Leadership Program
Free week long program (June 14-20) at CU Boulder for those interested in business.
When: June 14-20
For: Current juniors and seniors
Application Deadline: Friday, April 17th
More information: http://tinyurl.com/2015KeyBankBLP