summer scholars
Interested in learning more? During 30-45 minute virtual information sessions, Joyce Ivy Foundation leadership will give a brief overview of the Summer Scholars program and review how to apply. Next, participants will have the opportunity to interact directly with scholarship alumnae to ask questions and hear firsthand details of the pre-college summer program experience.
- February 11, 2021 at 5 pm ET: join us on Instagram Live with Bringing Hope Back Home!
- February 13, 2021 at 7 pm ET: click here to register
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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. *Note: for summer 2021, the Joyce Ivy Foundation will provide scholarships for students to participate in summer programs, either virtually or in person, pending institutions' individual decisions. The benefits:
Being a Joyce Ivy Summer Scholar is more than simply receiving a scholarship. Summer Scholars have access to high-quality college application resources, peer mentorship, and a built-in support network of successful women across a variety of industries. Scholars stay involved with the Joyce Ivy community many years after their summer program experience - once a Summer Scholar, always a Summer Scholar! |
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, who is also attending high school in one of these seven states.
Academically high-achieving student who will be entering 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2021. 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.
Academically high-achieving student who will be entering 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2021. 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 6, 2020 2021 application available online
March 1, 2021 Application deadline
By April 2, 2021 Decisions sent
April 23, 2021 Scholarship reply deadline
Summer Scholars applicants must also apply directly to our summer program partners for admission financial aid. Please check our partners' sites for deadlines.
March 1, 2021 Application deadline
By April 2, 2021 Decisions sent
April 23, 2021 Scholarship reply deadline
Summer Scholars applicants must also apply directly to our summer program partners for admission 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.
70% are lower-income
25% are middle-income
5% receive partial, merit-only based awards
Most are in the top 10% of their high school class
About 35% will be first generation to college
About 60% identify as students of color
2020 Summer Scholars
92 Scholars from 64 different secondary schools
100% rank in the top 15% of their class
85% have a 4.0 GPA or higher
33% first generation to college
63% students of color
High School Class of 2020
97% enrolled in college
91% report their Summer Scholar experience raised their college aspirations
36% admission rate to Ivy League institutions
49% matriculating outside of the Midwest
70% are lower-income
25% are middle-income
5% receive partial, merit-only based awards
Most are in the top 10% of their high school class
About 35% will be first generation to college
About 60% identify as students of color
2020 Summer Scholars
92 Scholars from 64 different secondary schools
100% rank in the top 15% of their class
85% have a 4.0 GPA or higher
33% first generation to college
63% students of color
High School Class of 2020
97% enrolled in college
91% report their Summer Scholar experience raised their college aspirations
36% admission rate to Ivy League institutions
49% matriculating outside of the Midwest