Virtual Summer Scholars Academy
Your personal invitation for a head start in your education.
July 11 - August 3, 2023
A FREE Alternative to Developmental Education Coursework
Minneapolis Community and Technical College (Minneapolis College) invites you to take part in our Virtual Summer Scholars Academy program for FREE with the opportunity to earn a $300 scholarship.
The Summer Scholars Academy helps build your confidence as a scholar and provides you with an opportunity to network virtually with peers and staff from Minneapolis College.
Through the program you will:
- Develop learning strategies/study skills in reading and/or writing
- Save hundreds of dollars on developmental education courses by completing
- Earn the opportunity to receive a \$300 scholarship toward fall semester tuition upon successful completion of the program and fall registration.
- Earn bookstore scholarships: \$150 for fall 2023 semester with successful completion of the Summer Scholar Academy program AND \$150 for spring 2024 with a 2.0 GPA earned for fall 2023
- Explore the services and resources available to you with Minneapolis College through workshops on:
- Time management and study skills
- Financial Aid literacy
- Student Support Center- Resource Referral
- Major and Career Exploration
- Critical Thinking and SMART Goals
- Self Care for College student, plus more!
Dates: July 11 - August 3, 2023 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Summer Scholars Academy Program Virtual Info and Registration Sessions:
Learn more about Minneapolis College's Virtual Summer Scholars Academy, ask questions about the program, check for possible eligibility, and obtain registration assistance by attending one of our Virtual Info and Registrations Session.
- Tuesday | June 13 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Register Here
- Thursday | June 15 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Register Here
- Wednesday | June 21 | 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Register Here
- Tuesday | June 27 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Register Here
Am I Eligible?
The Summer Scholars Academy is available to Minneapolis College students with a READ 0200 course placement.
- Eligible Course Placement Methods and Metrics for Reading and English:
- Accuplacer Next Gen Reading score of 236 or higher
- Accuplacer Classic Reading score of 60 or higher
- High school GPA within the past 10 years of 2.1 or higher
- Eligible Guided Self-Placement of READ 0200
Questions about your placement, program eligibility, or want to enroll? Meet with an advisor in person or virtually!
Program Dates and Orientation
The Virtual 2023 Summer Scholars Academy runs from July 11 – August 3 (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Orientation for the Summer Scholars Academy program is on campus on Thursday, July 6.
Schedule for Virtual Writing/English and/or Reading:
- Tuesdays:
- Writing/English: Class | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. with Mandatory Virtual Workshop from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Reading: Class | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. with Mandatory Virtual Workshop from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Thursdays:
- Writing/English: Class | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. with Mandatory Virtual Workshop from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Reading: Class | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. with Mandatory Virtual Workshop from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Contact Us and Apply
Whether you have questions or want to apply, please contact:
- Contact Sari Siregar | 612-659-6136