2024 Camp Rising Sun (Full Scholarship)
Fully Funded
Country: USA
City: New York
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2024 Camp Rising Sun (Full Scholarship)
Camp Rising Sun is a full-scholarship program in upstate New York where young people practice leadership skills, learn from each other, and build community. You’ll return home with a better understanding of yourself, the world, and how you can change your community.
CRS is four weeks long and there are sessions in July and August.
THE ETHICAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Be part of a small, international cohort of students exploring leadership, identity, justice, and action issues. The Ethical Leadership Experience (TELE) is a highly interactive virtual program where you can: Work on collaborative projects with teens from around the world, share your passions learn about others’ interests, and make lasting friendships.
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Submit Part 1 of the application.
Attend an information session (optional). Sign up.
Submit your complete application by the deadline for your region. (See deadline section.)
Applicants selected for the interview phase will be invited to an interview by the selection committee of their region. Expect this invitation between January 15th and March 1st.
Prepare for your interview, relax, and be ready to talk about yourself, your passions, and why you are interested in attending Camp Rising Sun.
Interviews will take place between January and March. Specific dates will depend on their selection committee.
LAJF will send out admissions decisions (admitted, waitlisted, rejected) in March. The exact date depends on where you are applying from.
They will host an admitted students and families information session on April 6th with recent campers and their families.
If you are admitted, you must register to confirm your place within a week of being admitted.
They will accept candidates from the waitlist starting in April.
Your selection committee will be available to offer you support before and after the program.
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December 15th: Ecuador (for 2024 admission)
January 5th: Germany
January 15th: Everywhere else in the world not listed here, Barbados, China – Tianjin, The Netherlands, South Africa, USA – California, USA – Colorado, USA – New York/ New Jersey, Zambia
February 1st: Finland, Palestine*, Poland, Greenland, USA – Minnesota
February 15: Denmark, Greece, Ecuador (for 2025 admission), Hungary, Israel*, Norway, Sweden
February 16: Spain
April 13th: Japan
Location: United States
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Benefits of Camp Rising Sun
- Camp Rising Sun is a full scholarship program.
- Admitted campers pay no tuition to attend their program.
- When families or local alumni associations cannot afford travel costs to and from camp, LAJF has some funds to provide need-based financial assistance to cover travel costs. These funds are limited.
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Eligibilities for Camp Rising Sun
You can apply from anywhere in the world.
- You should be at least 15 years old when your camp session starts and you cannot have turned 17 by the end of your camp session.
- You must be available for the whole four-week in-person session.
- You must be able to speak English. English is essential for understanding safety instructions and for maximizing the benefits of the CRS experience.
- Children or grandchildren of any previous Camp Rising Sun alumni interested in participating in CRS must apply as legacy campers.
- Accepted applicants must complete a full medical (physical and mental health) evaluation before arrival and provide proof of vaccination, including being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Exemptions will be granted.
Eligible Regions: Open for All
Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Scholarships and Fellowships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Ongoing |
| Country | USA |
| City | New York |
| Open to | All |
| Organizer | The Louis August Jonas Foundation |