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Housed on the campus of Princeton University, the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute is an intensive academic and leadership program for high-achieving middle and high school students. Through academic rigor, collaborative learning, collective problem solving, and individual attention and support, we prepare students for college and career readiness.
Non-credit
Residential
Commuter
Hybrid
Online
Accepts International Students
Financial Aid
The Traditional Summer Institute
The W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute normally consists of various academies for Pre-Scholars, who are rising 8th and 9th graders, and Scholars, who are rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders. 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 about 8:45am to 4:00pm. Fridays are reserved for field trips. Weekends consist of free-time. Scholars, rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders, participate in one of three academies, including the Engineering, Pre-Med/Biological Sciences, or Leadership 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 about 8:00am to 4:00pm. Fridays are reserved for field trips. Weekends consist of free-time.
Introducing the Accelerated Learning Academy
Eighty percent of the fastest growing jobs in the U.S. depend upon mastery of mathematics and scientific knowledge and skills. Hone these skills in our new Accelerated Learning Academy!
The WEB Du Bois Scholars Institute has created the Accelerated Learning Academy (ALA) to bring welcome and much-needed diversity to STEM studies and industries, especially for others who are underrepresented in these fields yet have a long history of achievement. The ALA provides an opportunity for high-achieving, forward-thinking 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th graders—students who will evolve into our next generation of engineers, software developers, mathematicians, architects, doctors and physicists—to explore STEM in new and exciting ways.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
Residing in underserved communities can make youth more susceptible to succumbing to the negative influences they encounter. However, with motivation, resiliency, and mentorship, many of these youth can bypass these situations and become leaders in their respective schools and neighborhoods. Created in 2022, specifically for current 7th and 8th grade students, the Career Development Academy (CDA) strives to introduce participants to skills, tools, and a mindset necessary for successful academic growth, career preparation, planning, and advancement. This program aims to provide critical leadership and mentoring experience for these promising young people.
2023 SUMMER INSTITUTE AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
The traditional Summer Institute will resume in-person at Princeton University in the summer of 2023!
The Career Development Academy (CDA), will be a hybrid program. Online programming will occur via a web conferencing platform. In-person programming will occur at Mercer County Community College (MCCC).
The Accelerated Learning Academy
Due to COVID-19, the 2023 ALA Program will be an online program.
Pre-Scholar Academies for Rising 8th and 9th Graders
Junior Achievers Academy
The Junior Achievers Academy is an honors program for high-achieving students entering eighth grade (current 7th graders). The curriculum is designed to maintain interest, focus on participants’ scholarship and strengthen their self-esteem. Cooperation and collective problem solving are highlighted in all courses. Concrete and practical problem solving exercises are emphasized across the curriculum. The curriculum may consist of the following courses:
Critical Reading
Mathematical Logic
Effective Writing
Fellows Academy (Rising 9th Graders)
The Fellows Academy is an honors program for high-achieving students entering ninth grade (current eighth graders). The curriculum is designed to develop effective writing skills, study habits, and logic as well as mathematics and cultural awareness. Cooperation and collective problem solving are highlighted in all courses. The development of analytical skills is emphasized across the curriculum. The curriculum may consist of the following courses:
Effective Writing
Mathematical Reasoning
Introductory Analysis: Contemporary Issues in African American Lives
Scholar Academies for Rising 10th, 11th & 12th Graders
Engineering Academy
Engineering Academy aims to stimulate interest among participants in careers in Engineering. The curriculum includes integral courses on advanced mathematics and physics principles. These courses also incorporate analytical thinking, and cooperative problem-solving strategies. These engineering geared courses may include:
Intro to Engineering
Math Modeling
Physics
Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy aims to nurture the development of leaders/scholars in the social sciences and humanities. Important issues highlighted in these courses include the examination of social problems, public policy, and social theory. Self-knowledge, analytical thinking, and cooperative problem solving are also emphasized. Courses offered to students enrolled in this academy may include:
Seminar on W.E.B. Du Bois
Race & Social Stratification
Contemporary Issues in the Middle East
Pre-Med/Biological Sciences Academy
The Pre-Med/Biological Sciences Academy aims to facilitate the development of a cohort of well-rounded scientists and researchers in the traditional fields of science, medicine, and information driven technology. The curriculum emphasizes the interconnectedness between scientific, mathematic, and technological problem-solving strategies in a variety of situations. The Pre-Med/Biological Sciences Academy is a popular academy for students desiring to focus on the sciences and medicine in college and professionally. The science curriculum may include the following courses:
Anatomy & Physiology
Intro to Neuroscience
Molecular Biology
Talented Tenth Academy (For 2d Year Du Bois Scholars)
The Talented Tenth Academy provides advanced training aimed to refine the leadership and scholarship skills of participants. It is comprised only of second-year Du Bois Scholars who fulfilled requirements in one of the previously referenced academies. Courses introduce students to various models for addressing local, national, and international social issues. Students examine various leadership and conflict management strategies. Curriculum offered to selected students in this academy may include:
Scholarly Inquiry
Leadership Typologies
Contemporary Global Issues
Note: Given the virtual nature of the summer program from 2020-2022 and the renewal of the in-person Summer Institute in the summer of 2023, the Talented Tenth Academy will not be offered this summer (2023).
2023 SUMMER INSTITUTE AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY:
Pre-Scholar Academies for Rising 8th and 9th Graders - Current 7th & 8th graders who will be entering 8th or 9th grade in the fall of 2024 are considered rising 8th and rising 9th graders.
Scholar Academies for Rising 10th, 11th & 12th Graders - Current 9th, 10th and 11th graders who will be entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2024 are considered rising 10th, rising 11th and rising 12th graders.
The Career Development Academy (for 7th & 8th Grade New Jersey Youth)
The Accelerated Learning Academy (for 8th & 9th Graders; for 10th & 11th Graders)
Official Transcript
Min GPA Requirement
Recent Grades Report
Counselor Report
Essay
2 Recommendations
Additional Requirements
Online Application From
Parent/Guardian Consent
2023 Summer Institute: Requirements for Pre-Scholars (Rising 8th and 9th graders):
- For the safety of all participants, proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination & bivalent booster is required in support of their application.*
- You must be entering the 8th grade for the Junior Achievers Academy.
- You must be entering 9th grade for the Fellows Academy.
- You must have at least an overall “B” average in a competitive academic program.
- You must supply two (2) letters of recommendation; at least one from a teacher or counselor.
- You must complete the student online application.
- You must submit an official transcript.
- Your parents must be willing to support the Institute’s mission, goals, and objectives.
- You do not need to complete an essay
Please note a personal laptop is strongly recommended during participation in the Summer Institute
The review of applicants will be performed in an expeditious manner. Semi-finalists will be virtually interviewed at the online Orientation and Screening Program.
2023 Summer Institute: Requirements for Scholars (Rising 10th, Rising 11th & Rising 12th Graders):
- For the safety of all participants, proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination & bivalent booster is required in support of their application.*
-You must be a freshman, sophomore or junior in high school.
-You must have at least an overall “B” average in a competitive academic program.
-You must be in the upper quarter of your class.
-You must write an essay consisting of at least 300 words stating why you wish to participate in the Institute and describing your education and career goals, community service activities and/or leadership roles you have performed.
-You must supply two (2) letters of recommendation; at least one from a teacher or counselor.
-You must complete the student online application.
-You must submit an official transcript.
-Your parents must be willing to support the Institute’s mission, goals, and objectives.
Please note a personal laptop is strongly recommended during participation in the Summer Institute
The review of applicants will be performed in an expeditious manner. Semi-finalists will be virtually interviewed at the online Orientation and Screening Program.
Requirements for the Career Development Academy:
-COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for participation in the Career Development Academy.
-You must be entering the 8th or 9th grade (a current 7th or 8th grader) living in New Jersey.
-You must have a minimum C+ overall grade in classes (grade point average).
-You must complete the student online application.
-You must submit your latest report card.
-Your parents must be willing to support the Institute’s mission, goals, and objectives.
Requirements for the Accelerated Learning Academy:
-Currently in 8th or 9th grade
-Currently in 10th or 11th grade
-Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0, 75/100 or B
-Minimum Overall Average in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and or Mathematics) Courses: B
-Completed Online Application
-300 Word Essay: What is your interest in the program? Describe your education and career goals.
-You must supply two (2) letters of recommendation; at least one from a teacher or counselor.
-School Transcript.
Deadline
The Career Development Academy (for 7th & 8th Grade New Jersey Youth): We accept applications on a rolling basis and will consider applicants with strong qualifications. The submission deadline for the application and latest report card is May 5, 2023. Following the initial application review process, semi-finalists will be virtually interviewed at the Orientation and Screening program on May 13th. Students will be informed of acceptance into the program by May 15th. Students accepted into the program will be expected to inform us of their decision to enter the program by May 17, 2022.
2023 SUMMER INSTITUTE AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY:
We accept applications on a rolling basis and will consider applicants with strong qualifications through Friday March 10, 2023. Scholar applications received by Friday, March 3, 2023 will be given priority for scholarships. As such, we strongly encourage students to submit applications as soon as possible. Following the initial application review process, semi-finalists will be notified by Wednesday March 15, 2023. Semi-finalists will be invited to participate in a virtual Orientation and Screening Program held via a web conferencing platform on Saturday March 25, 2023.
The Accelerated Learning Academy (for 8th & 9th Graders): We accept applications on a rolling basis and will consider applicants with strong qualifications. The submission deadline for the application, transcript, two letters of recommendation and essay is February 6, 2023. Following the initial application review process, semi-finalists will be virtually interviewed between February 7nd and February 13th. Students will be informed of acceptance into the program by February 15th. Students accepted into the ALA will be expected to inform us of their decision to enter the program by February 17, 2023. Complete program payment will need to be received by February 24, 2023.
The Accelerated Learning Academy (for 10th & 11th Graders): We accept applications on a rolling basis and will consider applicants with strong qualifications. The submission deadline for the application, transcript, two letters of recommendation and essay is Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Following the initial application review process, semi-finalists will be virtually interviewed between December 7 and December 12, 2022. Students will be informed of acceptance into the program by Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Students accepted into the ALA will be expected to inform us of their decision to enter the program by Friday, December 16, 2022. Complete program payment will need to be received by December 30, 2022.
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2023 Summer Institute: Pre-Scholars
Pre-Scholars are rising 8th and rising 9th graders (current 7th-8th graders). The total cost for residential participants is $5,500.* This cost, which must be covered by parents or sponsors, includes tuition, room, board, books, field trips, recreation services, and insurance. Students keep books and other materials provided by the Institute. The fee for field trips is used to cover all expenses including travel, food, lodging, entertainment, and supervision. Scholarships are not available for Pre-Scholar Academies.
2023 Summer Institute: Scholars
Scholars are rising 10th - rising 12th graders (current 9th-11th graders). The total cost for residential participants is $6,800.* This cost, which must be covered by parents or sponsors, includes tuition, room, board, books, field trips, recreation services, and insurance. Students keep books and other materials provided by the Institute. The fee for field trips is used to cover all expenses including travel, food, lodging, entertainment, and supervision.
The SAT prep course is optional for an additional $600 fee.
The Career Development Academy: (for 7th & 8th grade Trenton Youth)
The 2022 Career Development Academy (CDA), is an online program. Program participation is covered by a philanthropic grant, so there is no charge to rising 8th-rising 9th grade (current 7th-8th grade) youth who live in Trenton, NJ youth.
For the Accelerated Learning Academy
The Accelerated Learning Academy provides online STEM instruction, ongoing academic and college preparation, mentoring and interaction with world-class scientists throughout the school year for only $600.**
Materials Policy
For ALA STEM Tracks that require students to have physical materials while participating in the online workshops at home, participants and guardians will be emailed a materials list and accompanying policy in advance - complete with website links for personal purchasing of each item. The total cost of materials aims not to exceed $25 per weekend workshop. Upon electronic submission of receipts, the Institute will reimburse families via Visa electronic gift card.
* Payments are non-refundable and subject to change each year.
**Please note that payments cover all three weekend sessions, are non-refundable and subject to change each year. Online payment includes an additional 2.9% transaction fee.
Financial Aid
There is a limited number of scholarships available to cover tuition. The amount of the scholarship will vary according to need with $800 as a maximum award. Priority for scholarships will be given to applications received before March 3, 2023.
Official Transcript
Min GPA Requirement
Recent Grades Report
Counselor Report
Essay
2 Recommendations
Additional Requirements
Online Application From
Parent/Guardian Consent
Application is closed
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