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Telluride Association Summer Programs for High School Students

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Summer Programs: Telluride Association Summer Programs for High School Students: Various universities
Description: Six-week college-level seminars held at various universities provide students with in-depth summer study opportunities in a variety of subject areas and fields. This is a very competitive scholarship, but if accepted the programs are totally free.
Participants: Students who have completed 10th and 11th grade by the summer
Program Website: www.tellurideassociation.org
Click on "TASP" for current junior and "TASS" for current sophomores

Program: Mentor Connection: University of Connecticut: Storrs, Connecticut
Description: This program is designed to provide talented students with the opportunity to participate in creative projects and investigations while working with university mentors. Students engage in research projects in their area of interest with the guidance of professors in the field of study.
Participants: Students who have completed 9th and 10th grade by the summer.
Program website: www.gifted.uconn.edu/mentor/

Program: Duke University Talent Identification Summer Studies Programs: Duke University
Description: These programs provides students with the opportunity for in-depth learning in a variety of high interest subject areas and topics.
Participants: Qualified students in grades 7-12.
Program website: www.tip.duke.edu/summer_programs/all_programs.html

Program: Spectrum Program: Case Western Reserve University
Description: A three-week program (June 29-July 18) of advanced study for academically talented students held in partnership with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development. 2008 Courses: Algebra I/Algebra II / Geometry (self-paced), Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Persuasion and Debate: Globalization, Robotics.
Participants: Qualified students in grades 7-9
Program website: http://precollege.case.edu

Program: Equinox Program: Case Western Reserve University
Description: A three-week program (June 29-July 18) of advanced study for academically talented students held in partnership with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development. 2008 Courses: Algebra II / Precalculus (self-paced), Chemistry, Computer Game Design, Engineering, Genetics & Biotechnology, International Relations, Journalism, Philosophy, Sociology.
Participants: Qualified students in grades 9-12
Program website: http://precollege.case.edu

Program: Summer Institute for the Gifted: Various universities around the country
Description: These programs provide a combination of educational and social opportunities for gifted and talented students. The programs offer academic courses along with social, cultural, and recreational activities.
Participants: Programs are available for students of all grades.
Program website: www.giftedstudy.com/about.asp

Program: Antioch College Summer Honors Institute in Environmental Studies: Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program enables students to learn about and gain practical experiences in environmental studies. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: www.antioch-college.edu/glenhelen/honors_institute/index.html

Program: Ashland Summer Honors Institute: Ashland, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program has a variety of high interest courses available for students. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: http://personal.ashland.edu/~jpiirto/

Program: Baldwin Wallace Summer Honors Institute: Berea, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program has a variety of high interest courses available for students. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: www.bw.edu/tag/

Program: Cleveland State Summer Honors Institute: Cleveland, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program has is focused on problem solving and students will learn about and participate in activities in the following areas: the flying circle of physics, mathematical kaleidoscope, and making connections. Tuition is free for eligible students (this is a commuter program)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: www.csuohio.edu/honors/summerhonorsinstitute/

Program: College of Mount St. Joseph's Summer Honors Institute, Adventures in Science and Art: Cincinnati, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program has a variety of high interest courses available for students. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: http://mc.msj.edu/shiHOME/Home.aspx

Program: Explore the Waves: Summer Honors Institute: Lake Erie College: Painesville, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program provides students with the opportunity to take high interest courses. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: www.lec.edu/academics/summer_honors/

Program: Ohio Northern Summer Honors Institute: Ada, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program has a variety of high interest courses available for students. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: www.onu.edu/a+s/summerinstitute/

Program: Summer Engineering Honors Institute at Ohio State University: Columbus Ohio
Description: This program provides students with the opportunity to learn about the field of engineering and to apply what they have learned through hands-on experiences. This is a an Ohio Summer Honors Institute sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential student pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: http://feh.osu.edu/SHI/

Program: Engineers in Motion at Ohio State University: Columbus, Ohio
Description: This program introduces students to concepts in the field of engineering and provides hand-on experiences related to the field of engineering.
Participants: Students who have completed 9th or 10th grade by the summer.
Program website: http://wie.eng.ohio-state.edu/EIM.htm

Program: Ohio State University Supercomputing Summer Honors Institute: Columbus, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program provides students with the opportunity learn about and gain practical experience in the field of computer systems and computer networking. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: www.osc.edu/education/si/

Program: University of Akron Summer Honors Institute: Akron, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program has a variety of high interest courses available for students. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: http://www3.uakron.edu/education/outreach/SHIGS/

Program: University of Cincinnati Summer Honors Institute: Cincinnati, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program has a variety of high interest courses available for students. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: www.uc.edu/ace/honors/

Program: University of Dayton Engineering Summer Honors Institute: Dayton, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program provides students with the opportunity explore exciting topics and career fields in the area of engineering. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: http://engineering.udayton.edu/shi/

Program: Wright State University Summer Honors Institute: Dayton, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program has a variety of high interest courses available for students. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: http://www.wright.edu/academics/precollege/oshi/

Program: Xavier University Summer Honors Institute: Cincinnati, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program has a variety of high interest courses available for students. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: www.xavier.edu/summerhonors/

Program: Youngstown State Summer Honors Institute: Youngstown, Ohio
Description: This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education. The program has a variety of high interest courses available for students. Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website: www.cc.ysu.edu/summer-honors/

Program: Ohio Summer Honors Institutes, various universities in Ohio
Description: Participating students are provided with the opportunities to explore exciting topics and career options as well as to interact with peers. The Summer Honors Institutes are held at various universities around Ohio, where students can engage in the in-depth study of high interest topics such as veterinary medicine, sports medicine, the field of business, the field of medicine, the field of law, game programming and simulation, black and white photography, and creative writing.
Participants: To attend an Ohio Summer Honors Institute, students are required to meet the following eligibility requirements: reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade during the 2006-2007 school year, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area (note: some Institutes may have other specific qualifications).
Program website: www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=963&ContentID=826&Content=41876

Program: Martin Essex School: Columbus, Ohio
Description: This is a week long school at the Ohio State University that offers a very high level instructional experience. It is a very competitive program that provides excellent learning opportunities.
Participants: Students apply as Juniors and school districts submit applicants to a committee who choose 70 students to participate in the program.
Program website: www.ssco.org/essex/