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APPLYING TO BE A SUMMER SCHOLAR @ CHQ

Our Pre-Application portal opens January 5th

Eligibility Criteria

You qualify to pre-apply if you are ALL of the following:

a Community College student intending to transfer in 2027
in an Honors program or Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Pell Grant-eligible (per FAFSA)
a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
18-25 years of age
intellectually curious, interested in meeting new people & forming new connections
able to walk at least 4 miles per day

Pre-Application

Applicant Information

First name

Last name

Age

Educational Institution

Major/Area of Study

Anticipated Graduation Month & Year for Associate’s Degree

Anticipated Graduation Year for Bachelor’s Degree

Name of Person Who Referred You

Referrer’s Email

Essays

WRITE 2 paragraphs in response to all 3 prompts below. *Do not use AI to craft your answers.

Essay Prompt 1

Watch two excerpts from lectures ("shorts") on CHQ's youtube channel. Tell us the title of each short, why you chose to watch it, what you learned, and what questions you have after watching it.

Essay Prompt 2

Consider each of the 9 weekly themes for Chautauqua's 2026 season. Which theme interests you most and why? Be specific.

Essay Prompt 3

What was one of your most challenging life or educational experiences that led to positive personal growth?