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Experience the UK
The UK Summer Camp originated thanks to the generous donations from the World Trade Centre Disaster Fund and the UK toy manufacturer Merrythought Ltd. The Summer Camp is organised by the British Council as part of the UK 9/11 Scholarships Fund.
For the fourth year in a row, the British Council’s UK Summer Camp will give US teenagers the opportunity to experience the cultural and educational opportunities of the UK firsthand. Funded by the UK 9/11 Scholarship Fund, the programme is tailored for teenagers who endured the death or serious injury of a parent in the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Over the course of ten days, teens will be introduced to further and higher education opportunities in the UK through visits to colleges and universities, while immersing themselves in British culture through visits to popular sites across the UK. Students are accompanied by highly experienced chaperones from the US and staff from the British Council are present to support the students at all times during the programme.
The Summer Camp is a whirlwind tour packed with hands-on activities in classrooms as well as fun-filled visits to the sites of modern Britain. See photos and video from last year’s Summer Camp and find out what last year's group got up to on their 10 days of fun in the UK.
Programme Details and Eligibility
This year the UK Summer Camp will take place between 8 and 18 August 2012. We will select 20 participants between the ages of 15 and 17 years old. Students should be entering their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year of high school in autumn 2012.
Selected colleges and universities will work with the British Council in the UK to deliver a varied programme of activities, including day trips, that highlight further and higher education opportunities in the UK and showcase British culture.
What does it cost?
Funding for the trip will cover most costs including:
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Flights, and visa (if required) |
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Airport transport |
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Entry fees, activity costs & tuition costs |
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How to apply
Applicants will be selected for the 20 places available this year. To apply please read the application guidance thoroughly before completing the on-line application. A parent/guardian should also read this guidance and ensure that their child/ward completes Part 2 of the application without assistance. We want to hear from the applicants themselves. This will be vital in the selection process and will also help us tailor the programme to the participants and their interests.
The deadline for all applications is Friday 23 March 2012
If you are in the US and have questions about this year’s Summer Camp, including the application and selection process, please contact Aaron Fettgather in our Washington office (tel.: +1 202 588 7670).
If you have any general questions about the UK 9/11 Scholarship Fund or the British Council Summer Camp, please contact Helen Clews (tel.: +44 (0)161 957 7281).
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