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Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University is dedicated to helping academically talented students, age 3 through grade 12, realize their full potential. Through assessment, advanced enrichment, and accelerated programs, CTD’s unique Pathways approach helps students develop the knowledge and skills they need to become bold, creative achievers and contributors. The Pathways approach allows students to focus on a particular subject or explore different fields and interest areas. CTD offers programming at every grade level, as well as resources for parents to support their children’s growth and services for educators and schools to promote best practices and supplement local offerings.

The Center for the Education and Study of the Gifted, Talented, Creative Learners at the University of Northern Colorado offers three summer programs for children and youth, including a Summer Enrichment Program, a Young Child Program, and a Leadership Enrichment Program.

Challenge Math, primarily for gifted elementary students, is designed to hone young students’ mathematical problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.

The Undergraduate Scholarship Program is a financial needs-based initiative where students will be exposed to intelligence challenges while performing meaningful work that relates to their college major.

Splash is a free one-day weekend event where high school students come to Harvey Mudd College to take some stellar classes of their choosing taught by students from the Claremont Colleges.

The Clean Tech Competition is a unique, worldwide research and design challenge for pre-college youth. The program encourages scientific understanding of real-world issues and the integration of environmentally responsible energy sources. Each year, the Clean Tech Competition addresses an issue that is grounded in core technological competency areas and focuses on the next great engineering challenges. The competition is designed to foster a deeper understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) related concepts, recognize outstanding talent, and prepare the next generation of globally competitive innovators.

Clemson University offers an academic summer experience for gifted middle and high school students. In addition to challenging courses, they provide opportunities for fun, friendship, and a true Clemson experience. Middle and high school students will enjoy this one-week introduction to college subjects while being immersed in the culture of Clemson University. A balanced schedule of educational, recreational, and cultural activities will help broaden academic skills and develop creative abilities.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

CodeREV Kids provides classes and curriculum for students ages 6 – 18, focused on exploring STEM by learning coding, technology, and robotics. Classes are project based, allowing students to engage in deep learning through unique creations and hands on projects. CodeREV offers classes and summer tech camps in a variety of locations throughout Southern California: Santa Monica, Solana Beach, Encino, Irvine, Beverly Hills, Fountain Valley/Huntington Beach, and Malibu/Palisades.

College for Kids is a is a summer residential camp that provides intellectual challenges in courses for gifted students grades 3rd-9th.

Thousands of students and families have reaped the benefits of a CTCL experience and have been “changed” in ways that were unforeseen but graciously welcomed. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Colleges That Change Lives and the 10th anniversary of the non-profit CTCL, the Board of Directors has established the CTCL Scholarship Fund to make the CTCL experience a reality for even more students.

From pre-K enrichment, day camps and sleepaway camps to programs the entire family can enjoy together, Concordia Language Villages brings language to life for young learners ages 2 to 18 and family members of all ages.

The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists works to identify, encourage and mentor students who wish to devote their lives to the service of humanity as physicians, medical scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians. Among the free services will be online social networks for future doctors and medical scientists to communicate; opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by physicians and medical students; and regular communications for parents and students on college acceptance and finances, skills acquisition, internships, leadership training, career guidance and much more.

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.

Contact your representative to confirm your district’s participation and obtain specific guidance: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/

The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S.

Course Hero is an online learning platform where you can access over 25 million course-specific study resources contributed by a community of students and educators. You’ll find practice problems, study guides, videos, class notes, and step-by-step explanations for every subject you’re studying — from economics to literature, biology to history, accounting to psychology, and everything in between. We help you quickly find what you need so you can learn deeply. In addition, Course Hero offers scholarships through the Hero Student Scholarship by awarding $5,000/year until graduation.