Apply to a High School Summer Program

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The 2027 Application will open October 1, 2026.

First-Time Users

Create an account
The student should create the account using his/her email,
not a parent, teacher, or guardian.
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Requirements to Apply:

  • Liberty and Learning Youth Conference
    • Open to high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at the time of application.
    • High school graduates are not eligible for this program.
    • Minimum age of 15 by the start of the program.

  • Travel Program (International and D.C.)
    • Open to high school sophomores and juniors at the time of application.
    • High school graduates are not eligible for this program.
    • Minimum age of 15 by the start of the program.
    • Have U.S. citizenship

Application Deadlines:

  • February 15 for travel programs (or until a program reaches capacity).
  • April 1 for Liberty and Learning Youth Conferences (or until a program reaches capacity).

Important Information:

  • The student should complete the application, not a parent, teacher, or guardian.
  • Completed applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.
  • Decisions are typically issued 3–4 weeks after application completion, starting in December.

Contact:
email summerprograms@hillsdale.edu or call 517-607-2327 with any questions.