The Summer Scholars Program and the UM Academies will be delivered in a remote format for the Summer 2021 semester. The decision reflects the University of Miami's proactive response to the COVID-19 pandemic and prioritizes the health and safety of our community and the broader communities we serve.
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The Summer Scholars Program is for high achieving high school students who are active in their communities, leaders in their schools, and examples of integrity.
International students have the opportunity to study in the United States and experience college life on an American campus. While participation in the Summer Scholars Program does not guarantee admission to a college or university, the successful completion of a pre-college program demonstrates the student's potential to study in English at the university level.
Get started on your application. Be sure to select the Summer Scholars Online Application. Save your application progress and return any time to continue where you left off. You are encouraged to apply early – review the application deadline schedule.
Select your first program preference and second program preference from the drop-down list on the application. If your program is not listed, select "other" and write your program in the box.
Upload two essays with your online application, answering the following questions: Essay 1 (minimum 300 words): Essay 2 (minimum 300 words) choose from the following prompts:
Enter the information for your Teacher and Guidance Counselor recommenders. Once the recommendation request has been submitted, they will receive an email with a link to fill out the recommendation form. Please note, the Teacher Recommendation should be completed by a current or recent high school teacher, preferably from a teacher that is closely related to the academic specialty your are applying to.
A $75 nonrefundable application fee is required when you submit your application online. Before submitting your nonrefundable application fee, please review the cost of the program at Program Tuition and Fees.
After you submit your application online, you will be sent an email with your Cane ID and a temporary password to log into CaneLink, the University of Miami student information system. Access your CaneLink account to monitor your application status and track the receipt of important application documents, including transcripts and letters of recommendation.
Send your official high school transcript(s) and most recent report card by email to the Summer Scholars Program office to ssp.docs@miami.edu. Please send transcripts and grade reports by email as we are currently working and processing applications remotely. High school registrars can send transcripts by email to ssp.docs@miami.edu.
All applicants whose native language is not English (U.S. citizens and Non-U.S. citizens) are required to submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The language proficiency test scores are required for both the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Progam and the UM Acdemies Two-Week Non-Credit Program. For non-native English speakers submitting the TOEFL or IELTS, competitive applicants generally score above the following: Send your test score report to ssp.docs@miami.edu. For information visit the University's English Proficiency Requirements page.
An F-1 student visa is required for non-U.S. citizens* applying to the Three-Week Credit program. Submit a bank letter on official letterhead stating that the person responsible for your living and personal expenses while studying at the University of Miami has a minimum of $8,500 in his/her account, or a recent bank statement showing a balance of $8,500. If you are already studying in the U.S., email a copy of your student visa and I-20 to ssp.docs@miami.edu. * Applicants admitted to the Two-week Non-Credit Program do not require a student visa, however a TOEFL or IELTS score is still required for non-native English speakers.
If you have questions about the application process, contact an Enrollment Advisor at (305) 284-4000 or email us at ssp@miami.edu.