Special Opportunities
Aerospace Scholars - NASA Johnson Space Center
A unique program that encourages high school juniors to explore opportunities in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference
The annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference program targets rising high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism and who demonstrate qualities of “free spirit.” Students will participate in an all-expenses-paid journalism conference at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Students who are high school juniors are eligible to apply. Fifty-one students, representing each of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., will be accepted to attend the conference.
American Legion Boys State
Great hands-on experience running a "model state". Boys must be in the 11th grade to participate. Fees are paid by the American Legion. Interested students need to see their counselor.
Camp Arch 2014
Camp Arch is an exclusive, week-long interdisciplinary summer camp at Texas A&M University for high school students interested in architecture, visualization, construction science, landscape architecture, and urban planning. The goal of Camp Arch is to introduce students to the college lifestyle, course work, and career opportunities involved in the TAMU College of Architecture.
Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation (HOBY)
Founded in 1958, HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students. HOBY programs provide students selected by their schools to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences.
Phillips Exeter Summer School Academy
The Phillips Exeter Academy is committed to uniting knowledge and goodness. It seeks students who combine proven academic ability, intellectual curiosity, and tenacity with decency and good character. Every summer, Phillips Exeter Academy welcomes nearly 780 students for 5 weeks of academic study, athletics, and exploration that carry participants far beyond the classrooms and playing field. Exeter summer school students come from a variety of backgrounds and schools, and together they embody a rich diversity of language, culture, religion, and race. The dates for the 2014 summer school are July 6 through August 9.
SFA Summer Theater Workshop.
Entering its 47th year, this is the oldest program of its kind in the state of Texas. The workshop consists of two weeks of concentrated instruction in acting, voice and movement, or scenery, costumes, make-up, sound, lighting and stage management for high school students at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches.
The SLOT Conference gives high school juniors and seniors the chance to experience college life first-hand while learning valuable leadership skills. Together, approximately 300 delegates will participate in various activities aimed at developing qualities they can apply to their lives. The participating juniors and seniors will gain insight from a variety of speakers covering a wide range of leadership topics and begin networking with current leaders at Texas A&M. The delegates will be housed overnight in a residence hall with one or more current A&M students. This weekend's adventures may serve as a deciding factor between colleges for some and a confirmation for others. We are confident that the delegates will leave A&M on Sunday afternoon with many new friends, many lasting memories, and opened the door of a wealth of new opportunities for their future.
Teen Leadership WacoTLW is a leadership development program for high school sophomores and juniors in McLennan County who want to contribute to their communities through firsthand exposure, experience and action.
Texas Academy of Mathematics and Sciences
The Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) is an early entrance college program located on the UNT college campus. TAMS students enter college two years earlier and take college classes taught by university faculty. Graduates earn 57 or more transferable college credit hours and complete their degrees either at UNT or other universities nationwide. Accepted students do not pay tuition, fees, or book costs. Applicants must have sophomore status, a competitive SAT score, a strong academic record, and teacher evaluations.
United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar
The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar offers the opportunity for high school juniors to visit the Naval Academy for one week during the summer. Students will experience all aspects of the Naval Academy including the academic program, physical training and midshipman life. Navy and Marine Corps officers will present exciting opportunities available to those who choose a career of naval service. Applications open January 16th.