Pre-Scholars, rising 8th and 9th graders, participate in one of two academies, the Junior Achievers Academy (for rising 8th graders) or the Fellows Mentoring Academy (for rising 9th graders). These pre-scholars receive four weeks of instruction. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, with each class meeting every day for 75 minutes. Students are in class from 8:45am to 3:15pm.
Scholars, rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders, participate in one of five academies, including the Management and Business, Leadership, Engineering, Pre-Med/Neuroscience, or Talented Tenth Academy. These Scholars receive five weeks of instruction in university level courses. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, with each class meeting every other day for 120 minutes. Students are in class from 8:00am to 4:50pm.
In light of the pandemic, the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute is only offering the Summer Program online.
Location(s)
Schedule
- Session 1: Late June to early July (5 courses available)
- Session 2: Early June to mid July (6 courses available)
- Session 3: Mid July to late July (5 courses available)
Cost/Compensation
- $350 per student, per course
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum overall GPA: 3.0; B
- Access to a computer and an internet connection is required for participation.
Deadline
- April
Application or Entry Requirements
- Online Application
- 2 Recommendation Letters
- Transcript
- 300 Word Essay (Scholar Applicants) on your interest in the program & a description of your education and career goals, community service activities &/or leadership roles you have performed.
Notifications of Decisions
- Semi-Finalists will be invited for a virtual interview. Rolling admissions thereafter will be based on available space.
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The W.E.B. Dubois Scholars Institute is an academic program designed for high-achieving African American students who are interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The program is named after W.E.B. Dubois, a prominent African American scholar and civil rights activist, and it is based at Princeton University in New Jersey. The program offers classes, workshops, and hands-on research projects in STEM fields, as well as opportunities for cultural enrichment and community building.
