ND Summer Scholars is a unique opportunity for academically outstanding high school students to explore one of thirteen academic fields of study. For two weeks, participants become part of the Notre Dame student body, through their academic studies, social interactions, and spiritual encounters. Other excellent programs include:

Nominations are now being accepted for the 48th Annual Summer Program in Biomedical Sciences at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

The Housing application at University of Texas at Austin opens October 1st.  Housing assignments are processed on a first come first serve basis once someone is admit

Texas Tech: Located in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University boasts an enrollment, including Law and Graduate Schools but not including programs at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, of 28,200. Last year they conferred 176 doctoral degrees, 226 law degrees, 1,143 master’s degrees, and 4,316 bachelor’s degrees.

Saint Mary's College at Notre Dame, located in South Bend, IN is an all female Catholic college founded by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. Class size averages at 16 with a student/faculty ratio of 11/1. Saint Mary's is located across the street from Notre Dame University and offers many co-educational and social opportunities on the Notre Dame campus.

College of the Southwest located in Hobbs NM is a small NAIA Christian college with an emphasis on students who want to earn a teacher's certificate. They offer certifications in Elementary, Secondary, Bilingual and Special Educaiton . CSW offeres significant scholarship for Academics, Athletics and other areas of special talent such as Band or Choir.

The University of Notre Dame is a Catholic academic community of higher learning, animated from its origins by the Congregation of Holy Cross . The University is dedicated to the pursuit and sharing of truth for its own sake. As a Catholic university one of its distinctive goals is to provide a forum where through free inquiry and open discussion the various lines of Catholic thought may intersect with all the forms of knowledge found in the arts, sciences, professions, and every other area of human scholarship and creativity.

Tulane University , founded in 1834, Tulane is one of the most highly regarded and selective independent research universities in the United States. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, it takes pride in being a part of this select group of 62 universities with “pre-eminent programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research.” Tulanes schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in the liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine and public health and tropical medicine.

Texas State University invites you to experience Bobcat Days and get a glimpse into the life of a Bobcat. Our programs are uniquely designed to assist both incoming Freshmen and Transfer students. Whether you are just starting your college search or are getting ready to apply to Texas State, Texas State encourages you come and experience Bobcat Country!

Bobcat Day includes a comprehensive look at the academics, facilities and culture of Texas State. While visiting our scenic San Marcos campus, you will have opportunities to:

The National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security (NYLF/NS): Exploring American Diplomacy, Intelligence and Defense provides an intense and stimulating exploration of the field of government service for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. This six-day program introduces students to challenging careers in defense, intelligence, the diplomatic corps and more.  Eligible students must have a GPA of at least a 3.7 or 92.5 to be considered for the program.  Please see Mrs. Manley if you are interested in being nominated for this professional experience.