The George Washington Summer Scholars Pre-College Program offers opportunities for academically motivated high school students from across the United States and around the world to study with renowned faculty members from the largest private institution of higher education in the nation's capital and one of the top 100 U.S. research institutions.

Whether debating the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict, exploring world cultures in socio-cultural anthropology, or testing the effective use of biometrics for the Department of Homeland Security, the program draws upon the outstanding academic resources of The George Washington University and the wealth of cultural and educational opportunities unique to Washington, DC, to provide an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind academic experience. Credit and noncredit course options are available to residential or commuting students.

10-day Mini-Courses encourage academic exploration and applied learning through intensive, highly interactive seminars, guest lectures, and site visits. Courses of study include Photojournalism, Biomedical Engineering, Law and Evidence, and Election Politics - especially exciting and relevant in the 2008 election year. Mini-Courses are open to current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders.

6-Week Courses offer a unique opportunity for students to enroll in challenging undergraduate courses for credit while previewing an authentic college experience. A special scholarship, the Einstein Scholarship, is offered for one student to work closely with Physics Department faculty in the nanotechnology laboratory. The 6-Week program is open to current 11th graders.

Residential and commuter options are available for both programs.