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Who Cares? Scotland is committed to having high educational aspirations for care experienced young people. This year, Who Cares? Scotland and the SQA will provide two scholarships for care experienced young people to attend the Harvard University Summer School, Secondary School Programme.
The deadline for applications is Friday 29th November 2019.
Harvard Summer School & Who Cares? ScotlandHarvard is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. The Summer School programme will involve spending seven weeks at Harvard, studying two college level academic courses and taking part in cultural and social activities. The programme will take place from the 20th June to 8th August 2020. Who Cares? Scotland has supported care experienced young people to attend Harvard for the past ten years. We have developed good personal relationships with the Director of the Harvard University Summer School and his staff. These relationships are invaluable in ensuring that our young people are well supported while attending Harvard.
This is a fully immersive, seven-week college experience with rigorous academic requirements. To find out more about the programme and the courses available, check out the links below:
www.whocaresscotland.org/getinvolved-harvard www.summer.harvard.edu/high-school-programs/secondary-school-program www.summer.harvard.edu/high-school-programs/secondary-school-program/courses-subjects
What will you gain?
Valuable academic experience studying at one of the top-ranked Universities in the world Enhance University applications Gain experience of living independently Build confidence socially and academically Friendships with others from around the world Share experiences and inspire positive change for care experienced people
Eligibility
To apply, the applicant must be:
Currently attending school or college. At least 15 years old by 1st December 2019 and will not turn 19 years old before 31st July 2020. Willing to be an ambassador for Who Cares? Scotland and the SQQ, through writing blogs and
speaking publicly about their experience. In possession of a valid, in-date passport. Able to travel to and live in the USA unaccompanied. A Who Cares? Scotland Family Member. If the applicant is not a member already, sign up here:
https://www.whocaresscotland.org/get-involved/family/ Care experienced. This can include:
- Stayed with parents and had a social worker- Brought up by another family member- In foster care- In a residential unit/school- In secure care- Lived with adoptive parents
ApplyingWe suggest that applicants read all about the Summer School Programme on the university website and this document, then discuss the programme with a supportive adult to determine if the Summer School is the right opportunity.
The next step is to read the information on the following pages and then complete the application form. Please send the completed application form to [email protected] (with ‘Harvard Summer School 2020’ in the subject line) no later than 29th November 2019.
Application process:
Application parts 1-4 This section is to be completed by the applicant.
Application part 5This section is to be completed by a supporting adult, such as a social worker or throughcare worker.
Application part 6This section MUST be completed by the supporting agency to confirm the contribution that the supporting agency will make to secure the application for the Harvard University Summer School Programme.
Personal statement
In part 3 of the application, applicants are required to write a personal statement about why they would like to take part in the programme and what skills and experience they have that will enable them to thrive in this environment. We are looking for bright, hardworking young people who:
- will work hard and thrive academically- will be able to share a bedroom with other students - will benefit from spending their summer at Harvard University - will cope well with travelling to the USA and living independently for 7 weeks- have good social skills and are keen to get involved in extracurricular activities
We are especially looking for someone who can be an ambassador for Who Cares? Scotland, through writing blogs and speaking publicly about their experience.
Selection process
Once the applications have been reviewed by staff at Who Cares? Scotland, successful applicants will be invited to attend a formal interview. The interviews will take place at the start of January. Successful applicants will be contacted via email about your interview date.
Our offer of support does not guarantee a place on the Harvard Summer School Programme . Once selected by Who Cares? Scotland, applicants will then need to apply directly to the Harvard University Summer School Programme, however, Who Cares? Scotland will provide ample support during this process.
Costings
Total cost of the programme per applicant is approximately £12,500.
Harvard University Fees £10,000- Tuition for two 4-credit courses- All meals and accommodation in halls- Harvard Visa processing fees- US Health Insurance
Additional costs £2,500- Return flights to Boston- Travel Insurance- Book purchase for courses- Pocket Money (£50 per week)- Immunizations*- F-1 Student Visa- Return flights to Belfast to obtain F-1 Visa
Total £12,500*Harvard University require all students to provide proof of Immunizations/immunity to MMR, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Meningitis.
For the application to be considered by Who Cares? Scotland, the local authority or care provider must agree to contributing £3,500 to the costs of the programme. Who Cares? Scotland and the SQA will fund the remaining costs.
No personal financial contribution is required from the applicant.
Contact
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Rebecca Kayne by email: [email protected] or phone: 0141 226 4441.
Completed applications, along with a copy of the photo page of your passport, should be sent to [email protected] with ‘Harvard Summer School 2020’ in the subject line by Friday 29th
November 2019.
