Summer Scholars Program at Miami University

The Summer Scholars Program is a week-long summer experience for high-achieving high school students who will be juniors or seniors the following fall. This program provides experiential learning opportunities that will prepare you for college and future success. The Summer Scholars curriculum is built for active learners. Students participate in lively discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world experiences with our faculty. View the Miami University Summer Scholars Website for more information.

Immerse yourself in a specific academic subject, participate in hands-on learning experiences, and build connections with distinguished Miami University faculty and professionals in your field of interest—all while forming lasting friendships with fellow high school students in a dynamic college setting. You’ll live in an on-campus dorm alongside other Summer Scholars participants, sharing a traditional-style room with one roommate. Enjoy access to a variety of campus dining halls using your meal card, and gain valuable experience managing your own meal account balance.

Learn about transformative education, its potential for social renewal and capacity building, and its relationship to Miami University’s rich history related to Freedom Summer. This program will include dialogue and discussion about various issues about education that students, schools, and communities are facing in our society. There will be experiential activities that center youth voices and arts integration about educational deliberation including opportunities connected to theater of the oppressed and youth participatory action research. Students will learn foundational skills related to democratic thinking, teaching, and learning. This module is intended for students in Cincinnati Public Schools who are interested in or already a part of the TEACh Cincinnati program.

Interested in becoming a teacher in the primary grades? In this module, participants learn about the essential skills and qualities needed for effective teaching. They explore various teaching methods, classroom management strategies, and the importance of fostering a positive learning environment. The workshop emphasizes hands-on experiences, providing opportunities for field experience in real classroom settings where attendees can interact with young students. This practical exposure helps aspiring teachers develop their confidence and understanding of the teaching profession, highlighting how they can make a meaningful impact on the lives of their students.

To be eligible for the Summer Scholars Program, you must:

• Complete your sophomore or junior year of high school by June 30 of the year you would attend Summer Scholars and not graduate from high school before the following January.
• Demonstrate strong academic ability in a challenging curriculum. Students typically have a high school grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

To be considered for the Summer Scholars Program, you must apply online when the application is available.  You will be asked to submit a 200- to 300-word statement about your interest in the program.

Your high school counselor must send the following items:

• High School transcript (including the current-year schedule)
• Letter of recommendation
• Record of any college aptitude test (Pre-ACT, PSAT, ACT, SAT). Test scores are optional.
• If English is not your native language, please submit your TOEFL scores or a letter from your English teacher certifying your English language skills. For non-native English speakers, either a college aptitude test score or certification of English language skills is required, not both.

As a Summer Scholar alumnus, when you apply for undergraduate admission to Miami, you receive priority consideration for admission, scholarships, and selective programs.