Sycamore Summer Scholars

Every summer, a variety of seminars are taught by Indiana State’s dedicated professors. Upon successful completion of a seminar, students earn one college credit to be applied to an Indiana State University degree or transferred to another university.

Sycamore Summer Scholars 2025 is open to high school students (in-state and out-of-state) in the graduating classes of 2025 and 2026. High school students must have a 2.4 or higher high school GPA to participate. Students who have completed their senior year, as well as international/non-citizens, are not eligible to attend.

The Sycamore Summer Scholars 2025 program fee is $425 to $525. This includes all meals, seminar books and supplies, and seminar-sponsored activities.

There are limited scholarships available, awarded first come, first serve, to students who are admitted to the program and who participate in free or reduced lunch programs. Students who are eligible must have their high school send verification of participation in the free or reduced lunch program. These scholarships cover the full cost of registration, $425 to $525, depending on the seminar.

All Sycamore Summer Scholars 2025 seminars will be held on Indiana State University’s campus in Terre Haute, Indiana and will be held July 8-12, 2025

Students participating in Sycamore Summer Scholars are required to stay on campus for the duration of the week-long program. Students will live in air-conditioned rooms with a roommate inside Pickerl Hall.

Rooms have private bathrooms. Student leaders will reside on each floor. Summer Honors students will have full access to Indiana State’s Student Recreation Center, Hulman Memorial Student Union, and Cunningham Memorial Library during the camp.

Eligible students must apply online for Sycamore Summer Scholars 2025. The last day to apply is June 6, 2025. Students must also submit official high school transcripts to Indiana State University electronically or through postal mail. The Office of Admissions must receive transcripts by June 13th, 2025. Once the application and transcripts have been received, the Office of Admissions will review for a decision. If admitted, you will receive an email with additional details.