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Summer@CIP Video Contest!

What impact can Summer@CIP have on you?

Each spring, CIP asks participants interested in attending Summer@CIP to write a poem, sing a song, create a video game, or take us on a tour of their life - the possibilities are endless - telling us why they'd like to attend Summer@CIP. By submitting a video, you are entered to win one of three $1,000 scholarships to our Summer@CIP program! Video Contest is open now! Deadline is April 1, 2025. Enter now for your chance to win.

About Summer@CIP

CIP Summer Programs help high school teens with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences learn valuable skills to make a successful transition to college and beyond!

  • For neurodivergent high school sophomores to recently graduated seniors
  • 5 highly-rated campus locations across the US
  • Two-week programs 
  • 18-30 participants per location
  • 30+ activities

Looking for some inspiration? Have a look at past year's winning entries!

Rules & Helpful Hints

1. You must produce your own original video using a digital video camera, phone, or laptop with a camera.

2. Create your video: in 1-3 minutes tell us why you want to attend our Summer Program! Please choose A, B, C, or D below to highlight in your original video:

  1. Share a little about yourself.
    What makes you unique, and what motivates you?

  2. How do you see CIP supporting your journey?
    Whether it’s gaining independence, building connections, or enhancing your organizational and life skills, share your vision for growth.

  3. What excites you most about joining the program?
    Are you looking forward to new experiences, learning opportunities, or meeting like-minded peers?

  4. Show or tell us about something you’re passionate about.
    Let us see what lights you up, whether it's a hobby, talent, or skill!

3. Upload your video to your YouTube or Vimeo account.

4. Fill out our submission form with your video link. 

Ready to Submit?

Tips for Making a Good Video

  • Use a tripod or set your camera down – Stabilizing your camera or cell phone will drastically improve the quality of your video and remove shakiness.
  • Good lighting is important – Avoid standing in front of windows or other bright lights inside. Go outdoors during the day and you can pretty much guarantee good lighting.
  • Good audio – Avoid noisy places. Stay close enough to your camera so that the microphone picks up your voice.
  • Use the high-quality settings on your camera or phone – If your video is uploaded and the quality is very bad, you may not qualify to win.

Rules & Regulations

The selected winners must meet the Summer@CIP Program's admissions criteria, apply, interview, and be accepted into the program in order to claim their scholarship. Deadline is April 1, 2025.

Questions

If you have any questions about the video contest or admissions process, please contact our National Admissions Office at info@cipsummer.com or at 877-566-9247

Sponsored by

The scholarships are provided by College Internship Program (CIP) and Matters of Community, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the integration of special needs children into the mainstream community through the use of music, art, theater, and sports.

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