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UChicago Pre-College Programs: Emerging Rural Leaders II
Overview
A competitive, invitation-based summer program for top juniors from rural and small-town high schools. Participants engage in a hybrid format combining a 1-week online Phoenix Week with a 3-week online academic course, earning college credit while exploring topics in writing, political economy, social media, engineering, and science.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 1110 days
Sessions
Jun1–4 wk sessions
Formats
Online
Location
Online
Cost
Freefrom $0
Entering grades
11th
Acceptance
Competitive; invitation-based for top juniors from rural and small-town schools
Application requirements
Online application
Required
Official or unofficial transcript
Required
Writing sample
Required
Teacher recommendation
At least one required
Parent confirmation email
At least one required
Essays
Three essays (500 words, 500 words, 250 words on specified topics)
Program ranking
Must list program as first-choice
Cost & sessions
Full scholarship provided; no application fee
Financial aid
Full scholarship provided to all admitted students
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