Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted.
STEM Programs
University of Pennsylvania Provost's Summer Mentorship Program (SMP)
Four-week program at Penn’s School of Medicine, Nursing School, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences/IT, the Law and Dental Schools
Up to $1000 participant incentives, Septa pass, etc.
Target demographics: Rising 10-11th graders
When: July-August
Haverford College Mentoring And Student Teaching (MAST)
https://www.haverford.edu/mast
Hands-on laboratory experiences
Target demographics: Underrepresented middle school students
When: Spring Semester
ASPIRE Program at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP): Sponsored by The Howley Foundation in partnership with La Salle University
Kickstart your nursing career and receive a $500 stipend
Target demographics: HS Juniors
When: Saturday Sessions, April-June
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
https://www.adea.org/SHPEP/
6-week enrichment program for students interested in the Health Profession field
Target demographics: College freshmen or sophomores
When: Summer
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship & Internships
https://amazonfutureengineer.com
Increasing access to computer science education
$40k college scholarship available
Target demographics: Children and young adults from underserved and underrepresented communities
When: Year-round
Youth Resources/Safe Haven
The Evoluer House
8-week Personal Development Workshop
8-week Youth Workforce Development Program
Target demographics: Girls of color ages 13-18
When: Summer
HERB it Forward Foundation
Support the education of young leaders through scholarships and community service.
Target demographics: H.S. - College
When: During School Year & Summer
Steppingstone Scholars
https://www.steppingstonescholars.org
Creates access to educational and workforce opportunities
Target demographics: Talented, underserved students in Philadelphia, ages 10-24
When: Year-round
Howard University School of Business
High School Enrichment Program
Introduces students to college life, teamwork, and business fundamentals.
Target 10-11th grade
When: July
Dimplez4Dayz
Provides community resources
Offers daily programs and activities for children and youth
Target demographics: Philadelphia Youth
When: Year-round
Level Up Philly
https://www.levelupphilly.org
Holistic Mentoring, STEM Lab, counseling, tutoring, dance studio, etc.
Weekly and monthly gatherings
Target demographics: High risk youth
When: Year-round
Travel
Girls Going Global
Int'l travel camps - dedicated to empowering girls through travel and cultural exchange.
Target demographics: Underrepresented girls 13-17 years old
When: Summer
Cost: Fee-Based
Journalism Program
Princeton University Summer Journalism Program
https://www.psjp.princeton.edu
10-day Residential Journalism Institute
Target demographics: Low-income, HS Junior
Included: Air or ground transportation to and from campus, housing, meals, and equipment for assignments
When: August
FREE Dorm Decor
The Vogue Room Foundation
https://www.thevogueroomfoundation.org
Provides minority first generation college students with a stylish dorm room.