SLI Application 2026

Summer Learning Institute:
Overview: Strengthening Scholarship through Academics and Advocacy
The SLI program is a major component of the Provost Scholars Program is a rigorous program in academic excellence and social-emotional learning for new and current Provost Scholars. The six-week program includes ACT test preparation, advanced academic coursework, as well as engagement in Advocacy Workshops culminating in a Capstone Presentation (live & via Zoom). The SLI will expand how scholars continue to improve their academic performance and integrate the development of leadership capacity through the applied work of the Advocacy Workshops. These workshops are designed to explore the intersection of academics and advocacy through the lenses of environmental sciences, advanced technologies, components of engineering, various arts, and concentrated math.
Participants: New & Current Provost Scholars
Location: Case Western Reserve University, Maltz Performing Arts Center: 1855 Ansel Rd., Cleveland, OH
Schedule: June 22, 2026-July 31, 2026 (Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-2:30 PM) Lunch will be provided.
Applications are due by April 15, 2026!

Primary Learning Objectives:
1. Strengthen scholarship through ACT preparation & individualized in-person and virtual coursework:
Participants will engage in ACT preparation. They will use resources from Kaplan, Princeton Review, and others to ensure high-quality and effective test preparation and be taught by individuals who have excelled at these exams themselves. Virtual instruction will be facilitated by in-person faculty as well.
2. Build social/emotional intelligence through active participation in advocacy workshops and field trips
Programming is based on previous summer learning institute programming and integrating the five CASEL Social/Emotional core competencies: self-awareness; self-management; social awareness; relationship skills; and responsible decision-making. By developing their own ideas to support the community, SLI participants can promote positive outcomes for themselves and their peers.

Expectations: Attendance & Participation

Each Scholar will be compensated in the amount of $600 with a check made out to the Scholar following the successful completion of the program. Otherwise, scholars will be paid $13.50 an hour through our Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) program partnership.

The following requirements MUST be met without exception to receive the $600 honorarium or to continue employment through Y.O.U:

-Perfect Attendance (on-time and present for the entirety of the scheduled activities)
-Active Participation (e.g. taking notes; completing lessons; participating in discussions and workshops)
-Professional Behavior (a respectful demeanor will be expected, please refer to our Code of Conduct)
-Portfolio Completion (each participant will maintain and submit a portfolio documenting their process)
-Capstone Presentation (participants will share work with families and the community on August 4th)

Some components of this program may require the Scholar to have internet access and a computer (camera is encouraged but not mandatory). If there is a need for either of these, please contact the Program Coordinator, Ms. Latonya Shazor, at (216) 466-3912 or lxs854@case.edu for assistance.
Key Catagories:
-Emotional Quotient (EQ) - Social/Emotional Learning Focus
-Developing Scholarship (DS) Core Academic Area Learning Focus
-Civic Engagement (CE) Community Involvement and Outreach Focus

Scholar's Full Name *

Entering 9th grade in Fall 2025 and will be 14 by May 31, 2025? *

Yes

Home Address (number, street,apt., city, state, zip) *

Scholar's Phone Number *

Scholar's Personal Email

Parent/Guardian(s) Name and Relationship *

Parent/Guardian(s) Phone Number *

Parent/Guardian(s) Email *

Emergency Contact and Relationship *

Emergency Contact Phone & Email *

Please check each box to indicate an understanding of expectations: *

I understand that my Scholar is expected to be at every scheduled activity on-time and with no unexcused absences.

I understand that my Scholar is expected to participate fully in all scheduled activities and maintain a portfolio.

I understand that my Scholar is expected engage in appropriate behavior at all times per the code of conduct.

I understand that my Scholar is expected to complete a portfolio as evidence of completion of this work.

I understand that my Scholar is expected to participate in a Presentation & Capstone Webinar on August 1st

I, [insert your name in the box below], enter into this Release with the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Provost Scholars Program.
I authorize the Provost Scholars Program to create recordings, photographs, and films of my or my scholar's image, likeness, and voice. These activities are in connection with participation in the program, including, but not limited to, mentoring, tutoring, Intensive University Seminars, the Parents' College at Case, and a variety of field trips. I agree that the recordings may take the form of photographs, films, videos, audio tapes, digital files, and any other types of media. The Provost Scholars Program may use the recordings in their original or edited form for its newsletters, websites, social media, and other commercial and educational content to inform educators, parents/guardians, scholars, mentors, and stakeholders about the program in local, national, and global communities.
I also understand that use of the recordings may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
Promoting the partnership between CWRU and your school,
Disseminating information through the administrative offices of your school,
Evaluating program variables for internal and external use,
Streaming in digital format (live) on the Provost Scholars Program website,
Ensuring that the Provost Scholars and other program participants reach their professional and
personal goals as articulated through this program.
I further acknowledge that I will not be compensated for any uses made of the Recordings and that the CWRU Provost Scholars Program exclusively owns all rights to these Recordings. However, except for the permissions I am granting here, I retain all rights I may otherwise hold in copyrighted materials that are incorporated into the Recordings.
I hereby waive all rights and release the CWRU Provost Scholars Program (including its officials, employees, representatives, agents, licensees, successors, and assigns) from, and shall neither sue nor bring any proceeding against any such parties for any claim or cause of action, whether now known or unknown, for defamation, invasion of right to privacy, publicity, personality, or any similar matter, or based upon or relating to the use and exploitation of the Recordings. *

Type your name in the box if you agree and grant permission. You might write additional comments as well.

I, [insert your name in the box below], enter into this Release with the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Provost Scholars Program.
I authorize my child to attend programming at The Maltz Performing Arts Center for the Summer Learning Institute (SLI) and to attend all field trips offered through the SLI summer program. *

Type your name in the box if you agree and grant permission. You might write additional comments as well.

Parent/Guardian Signature *

Today's Date *