If you are looking for something to do this summer there are plenty of excellent oppurtunities available.....
and most cost very little or are free!
Missouri Scholars Academy -three week summer academy held at the University of Missouri-Columbia for 330 of Missouri's gifted students who are ready to begin their junior year of school. June 8-28, 2014
Application due February 14, 2014 - South Nodaway selects one candidate to apply Information
Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy -Six day academy for students interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Applicants must be between 16-18 years old and in excellent physical condition. Held at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy June 1-6, 2014.
Application due February 14, 2014 Application
University of Missouri Mini Medical School - offers an exciting and informative summer experience for high school junior students interested in careers in medicine. One-week summer program that gives students a preview of what life is like as an MU medical student.
Application due March 1, 2014 Application
Missouri Boys State-is an eight-day hands on experience in the operation and fundamentals of government. June 14-21, 2014 at the University of Central Missouri-Warrensburg.
Application due March 1, 2014 Application and Information
FRS/GRM Youth Tour - Grand River Mutual is proud to offer this once in a lifetime opportunity to students that are juniors in high school whose parents or legal guardians are members of the cooperative. Selected students get the chance to tour Washington DC from May 31-June 4 (all expenses paid). See application for details.
Application due March 14, 2014 Application
Missouri Leadership Seminar - leadership camp that offers various activities and programs for sophomore students. 3 day event is FREE -covered by sponsors (June 6-8, 2014). South Nodaway Scholarship Committee selects one student to attend. If you would like to attend. Submit a one page or less essay to Mr. Wray describing why you want to attend by Feb, 7th.
Application due March 15, 2014 Click here for more information
Missouri Girls State- MGS delegates are girls who attend high school in Missouri and have just completed their junior year. Candidates are evaluated on their leadership abilities, interest in government, service to others, and academics. Speech and debate experiences are also beneficial. June 22-28 at the University of Central Missouri-Warrensburg
Application due March 15, 2014 Application and Information
Mizzou Engineer High School Weekend-Want to know what it's like to be an engineering student at MU-attend the Mizzou High School Weekend on July 13-18 or July 20-25. Find out about different types of engineering while doing hands on experiments and competing in team designs. Fun experience especially if you have a strong interest in math and science or engineering.
Application due March 28, 2014 Additional Information/Application