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.
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.
OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE:
| Type | Fellowship |
| Deadline | Varies |
| Location | United State Of America |
| Eligible Countries | International Students (All Countries) |
| Number of Award | NA |
| Value of Award | Full Scholarship |
| Duration of Award | 2 Months |
| Eligible Field of Study | ——- |
Deadlines For 2024 Camp Rising Sun Full Scholarship
Deadlines vary by region, please check yours below. These might change.
- 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
Rewards For 2024 Camp Rising Sun Full Scholarship
- 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.
Eligibilities For 2024 Camp Rising Sun Full Scholarship
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.
How To Apply For 2024 Camp Rising Sun Full Scholarship
- Applications open on November 1st
- 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.
Source: https://www.lajf.org/