Summer Excelerator

what is the program?

Summer Excelerator is a week-long leadership and pre-professional program for current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Housed at the NYU Bronfman Center – a hub for downtown Jewish student life – the experience blends leadership development training and Jewish identity building. Using New York City as a canvas, participants will explore their identities while gaining valuable professional and leadership skills.

who can apply?

• you are creative, driven, talented and excited to gain professional skills in a cohort experience
• you identify as Jewish and want to learn about different Jewish backgrounds and experiences while exploring your own identity
• you are currently in grades 10-12
• you live within a commutable distance of NYC (no housing provided)

what will you gain?

• confidence as you apply for college knowing you have a university-based program on your resume, with an nyu certificate of completion
• entrepreneurial skills that will put you a step ahead of your peers
• a new network of friends, colleagues, and mentors that will contribute to a life-changing summer
• a taste of what it’s like to be a student at nyu by receiving access to nyu’s campus and facilities

what will you do?

• learn professional and leadership skills to prepare you for college and beyond
• explore cultural sites and the jewish nonprofit sphere with nyc as your canvas
• engage with your jewish identity and expand your jewish community
• build relationships within your cohort, deepening your relationships with each other and yourself

next steps

• submit your application by the april 17th deadline!
• contact Mel Friedel (mrf7797@nyu.edu) with any questions about the program or application process
• get ready for the best summer of your life!

summer 2023 details:

• cohort 1: July 10th - July 14th
• cohort 2: July 31st - August 4th
• program fee: $600, not including $20 application fee (scholarships available)