The Cathedral Scholars Program is a three-year summer program that selects 15 promising honor roll students from the District of Columbia public high schools.
On a rotating basis, five high schools per year select candidates from the ninth grade to participate in a rigorous application and interview process.
Once selected, these 15 Cathedral Scholars experience a unique opportunity to increase their academic and leadership skills in a supportive learning environment, and to develop lasting bonds with teachers and classmates.
Academic Classes
All students attend morning classes at St. Albans School on the Washington National Cathedral Close. For six weeks, the students receive instruction in several key core subjects such as English and Math, as well as SAT preparation and participatory media. Teachers from St. Albans and the National Cathedral School contribute their expertise to work with the Cathedral Scholars.
Internships
Internships during the summer afternoons offer an excellent opportunity for the Scholars to gain experience in a work environment. Each of the three summers of internships offers a unique opportunity where students learn to navigate different work settings.
Enrichment Activities
Students participate in a wide array of workshops aimed at providing new experiences. In the past, students visited various ethnic restaurants, participated in a cooking workshop, collaborated with a local hip-hop poet to write and record a song, and took part in a weekly service learning experience. Students also participate in a weekend camping trip during their second summer.
For more information, please contact the coordinator of the Cathedral Scholars Program at (202) 537-2159.