Summer Campus Experiences Scholarship

Purpose: Provides scholarships for UA 10th-11th grade students to attend high school summer campus experiences to build skills in college readiness and academic exploration.

Geographic Scope: University Academy students, grades 10-11 (Kansas City, MO area)

Program Goals:

• Build confidence navigating a college campus and acclimate to on-campus life
• Enhance knowledge and experience in a field of study
• Learn about potential majors or intended major
• Experience college classes
• Increase social skills by interacting with college professors and students from different backgrounds
• Increase college acceptances and scholarship opportunities

Program Eligibility Criteria:
Programs must be on vetted list and meet at minimum these criteria:

• On a college campus
• Housing included in the program (if overnight)
• Academic focus
• College credit available
• Not-for-profit program
• Published program itinerary
• Published program affiliations
• Financial aid is available

Program Selection:

• Current vetted program list available from UA college counselor
• Counselor may refer students to particular programs
• Students can review vetted list to determine best fit

Contact:

• UA College Counselor for program referral
• Phone: 816-412-9205
• Email: info@uafoundationkc.org
• Address: 6814 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131

Application Process

1. Contact UA College Counselor
   • Request Summer Campus Experiences Brochure
   • Discuss program options and fit
   • Receive referral to specific program or vetted list
2. Review Vetted Programs
   • Access current list of approved programs
   • Identify programs that meet your goals
3. Program Selection Criteria
   • On a college campus
   • Housing included (if overnight)
   • Academic focus with college credit
   • Not-for-profit
   • Published itinerary and affiliations
   • Financial aid available
4. Apply through selected program and UA Foundation