Programs like YYGS?
I'm trying to strengthen my ECs by joining high school enrichment programs. Is there any program like YYGS that similarly offers full financial aid for international students?
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Great initiative on strengthening your extracurricular activities through enrichment programs! Programs like Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) are excellent opportunities. Let's explore a few similar programs that offer financial aid to international students:
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes: This program offers a range of courses across various disciplines. They provide financial aid to international students, making it more accessible.
Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS): While focused on STEM, SAMS does offer financial support, particularly to underrepresented students, including international participants.
MITES (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) at MIT: This program is for students interested in STEM and offers full scholarships, including international students.
The Pioneer Research Program: This online research program partners with college professors around the world. They offer need-based financial aid to students regardless of nationality.
United World Colleges (UWC) Short Courses: UWC offers short courses on various global issues, providing scholarships to international students based on need.
Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP): This program is free for all attendees, including international students, focusing on critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.
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