Apply Now – Sutton Trust US Programme for State School Students We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Sutton Trust US Programme. After a highly successful first year, the Sutton Trust is expanding its US programme further to give bright, state school students a taste of life at an American university. The initiative is centred on a one-week summer school in the US with introductory events and application support in the UK before and after. We are also delighted to announce that another of America’s leading institutions, Harvard University, will be a host for the 2014 programme alongside MIT and Yale University. Successful students will take part in this unique opportunity to get a taste of US culture and higher education first hand and receive personalised support if they decide to apply for their undergraduate studies at an American university. The Sutton Trust will also provide other benefits to participants, such as covering costs for all residential events, accommodation and travel. The programme includes: • A week-long visit to the States where students will get a taste of US higher education and culture • Four UK based residentials to receive comprehensive admissions advice • Support from our dedicated team of knowledgeable advisors throughout the process of applying for admissions and financial aid at American universities • In-depth admissions test preparation • Guidance for parents and teachers • A chance to meet other UK students interested in studying in the US To be eligible to apply, applicants must: • Be in Year 12* or equivalent • Attend a state school or college • Not hold US citizenship We are looking for applicants meeting all (or most) of these criteria: • Have earned 8 or more As or A*s at GCSE or the equivalent • Are from low or middle income families • Show commitment to the programme and interest in US culture and higher education • We also welcome applications from students who would be the first in their families to go to university or for whom the programme would be a transformational experience Students may apply online at suttontrust Student Application Deadline: 22 January 2014 (by noon) School Reference Deadline: 27 January 2014 (by noon) For more information about the Sutton Trust US Programme go to the US Programme section of the Sutton Trust website. We will also be hosting a webinar about the programme on Tuesday 3 December (4pm – 5pm). Be sure to tune in for more information about study in the US and the programme as well as US programme application tips! Sign up for the webinar at https://stapplicantwebinar.eventbrite.co.uk/ This programme is being delivered in partnership with the US-UK Fulbright Commission.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:09:01 +0000