summer scholars
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Update 3/12/18: The 2018 Summer Scholars Application is now closed and we are in the process of reviewing applications.
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The Summer Scholars program provides scholarships for talented female high school students to participate in a summer academic program at one of our partner programs – some of the most rigorous and selective colleges and universities in the country.
Scholars receive a full or partial scholarships, based on demonstrated financial need, to cover tuition, room and board, travel expenses, and supplies. The Joyce Ivy Foundation works directly with our set of program partners to combine Joyce Ivy scholarships with additional financial aid provided by the summer program. The benefits:
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summer program PARTNERS
Summer Scholars may use their scholarship to participate in certain summer academic programs at our partner colleges and universities. Courses are two-weeks or longer in length, and in some cases students are eligible to receive college credit. In most cases, Scholars receive financial aid from the Joyce Ivy Foundation and a partner scholarship from the summer program.
View the list of Joyce Ivy summer program partners.
View the list of Joyce Ivy summer program partners.
ELIGIBILITY
Female high school student in Michigan, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Academically high-achieving student who will be entering 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2018. Occasionally, an exceptional rising 10th grader is selected as a Summer Scholar.
Past Summer Scholars, who used their scholarships, are not eligible to apply again for another scholarship.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Academically high-achieving student who will be entering 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2018. Occasionally, an exceptional rising 10th grader is selected as a Summer Scholar.
Past Summer Scholars, who used their scholarships, are not eligible to apply again for another scholarship.
DATES & DEADLINES
December 15, 2017 2018 application available online
March 5, 2018 Application deadline
March 30, 2018 Decisions sent
April 20, 2018 Scholarship reply deadline
Summer Scholars applicants must also apply directly to our summer program partners for admission and, when applicable, for financial aid. Please check our partners' sites for deadlines.
March 5, 2018 Application deadline
March 30, 2018 Decisions sent
April 20, 2018 Scholarship reply deadline
Summer Scholars applicants must also apply directly to our summer program partners for admission and, when applicable, for financial aid. Please check our partners' sites for deadlines.
mary vandewiele leadership award
Each year, one Summer Scholar is also selected as the recipient of the Mary Vandewiele Leadership Award. The recipient demonstrates exceptional leadership in her community and high school. The Vandewiele Award recipients seek to develop their leadership skills through summer program participation, and lead lives of impact through their pursuit of higher education and their career aspirations. The award and scholarship is supported through the generosity of Mary Vandewiele, a Michigan entrepreneur and champion of opportunities for women.
fast facts
100% of Summer Scholars have the academic, intellectual, and leadership potential to thrive in diverse, rigorous academic environments.
45% are lower-income
45% are middle-income
10% receive partial, merit-only based awards
Most are in the top 10% of their high school class
About 33% will be first generation to college
About 40% identify as students of color
2017 Summer Scholars
80 Scholars from 62 different secondary schools
90% rank in the top 10% of their class
84% have a 4.0 GPA
46% first generation to college
45% students of color
High School Class of 2017
100% enrolled in college
81% report their Summer Scholar experience raised their college aspirations
58% admission rate to Ivy League institutions
47% matriculating outside of the Midwest
45% are lower-income
45% are middle-income
10% receive partial, merit-only based awards
Most are in the top 10% of their high school class
About 33% will be first generation to college
About 40% identify as students of color
2017 Summer Scholars
80 Scholars from 62 different secondary schools
90% rank in the top 10% of their class
84% have a 4.0 GPA
46% first generation to college
45% students of color
High School Class of 2017
100% enrolled in college
81% report their Summer Scholar experience raised their college aspirations
58% admission rate to Ivy League institutions
47% matriculating outside of the Midwest