Apply to Barrett Summer Scholars

Application

The summer program is intended for mature and motivated gifted students who are interested in an opportunity to enhance their academic skills. The application for the 2009 Barrett Summer Scholars program is available at the link below and is electronically fillable. Only complete application packets will be considered and include:

  • Program Application Form
  • Course Selection Form
  • Scholarship Application Form
  • Application Certification Form
  • Teacher Recommendation Form
  • Copy of unofficial school transcript or report card
  • A Personal Statement that answers one of the questions provided

Download 2009 Application
The application packet is available in Adobe® Acrobat PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader software on your computer, you may download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free at the link below.
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Applications must be postmarked by Monday, March 2, 2009. Applications will be evaluated based on academic record, teacher recommendation, and personal statement.

For Arizona Schools
The BSS program is currently working with many Arizona schools and districts to help identify high achieving students. If your school did not receive a copy of the application packet, please contact us so that we may send your school a hard copy of the application packet and supplemental material.

Acceptance and Notification
Barrett Summer Scholars will mail a post-card indicating that an application was received. We are unable to accept telephone calls regarding the status of applications while they are being processed. A letter will be mailed regarding acceptance into the program by mid-April.

Timeline
Dates listed below are tentative and subject to change.

January 2009

2009 Barrett Summer Scholars program application packets made available  

February 4 - 6, 2009

AZ Association for Gifted and Talented (AAGT)
35th Annual Gifted Conference  

January - February 2009

BSS parent meetings held at selected schools  

March 2, 2009

Application due date
-postmarked no later than this date
-application receipts will be mailed out to each applicant  

Mid-April 2009

Notification letters sent out  

Early May 2009

Program Orientation for admitted participants  

June 7 - 26, 2009

8th & 9th Grade Program (3 Weeks) at Tempe campus  

July 12 - 17, 2009

7th Grade Program (1 Week) at West campus in northwest Phoenix  
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