A free multi-year college access program run by Pomona College's Draper Center that enrolls up to 90 local high school students, starting as rising sophomores, from Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Each summer, students live on campus for a four-week liberal arts session with math and critical inquiry courses taught by Pomona faculty. The college covers housing, food, activities, and field trips.
Offered by Pomona College. Summer Program for high school students in California, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–9. Deadline: 2027-02-22.
Fields: Education
Info checked October 2026.
Applications open November 9, 2026 and close February 22, 2027.
Yes. Pomona College Academy for Youth Success (PAYS) is free to take part in.
High school students in grade 9. It takes place in person in California. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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