2026
applications
now OPEN
2026 programs
Application Deadline: Sunday, June 29th at 11:59PM EST
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Applicants must live in the greater NYC area and be able to commute to curriculum meetings held in Manhattan
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Applicants must be a public or charter school student in 10th-12th grade during their year of application
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Applicants must have a stable and passing Grade Point Average (GPA)
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Applicants must attend all scheduled program events, including curriculum sessions hosted before the tour
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
HOW TO APPLY
Students can complete applications directly on the Kids N Culture website. There are three primary sections of the application which are outlined in more detail below. Please note that applications cannot be saved, so be sure to have all of your information ready before you submit.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Students will need to submit information including their legal name, address, birth date, high school information and contact details.
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Students will need to provide responses to the 6 essay questions provided below. Each question should be answered separately with a minimum of 200 words. Please write your responses in advance and copy and paste into the application once complete. Be sure to answer each question entirely, and don't be afraid to have fun with these.
Share with us a little about your own culture and upbringing. This doesn’t have to be limited by ethnicity or geography, but should give us insight to who you are and how you define the word “culture.”
Tell us everywhere you have been before, both domestic and international. Where did you go, and for what purpose? What was your favorite part? If you have not traveled in the past, tell us about where you would like to explore? How do you explore the city? How do you feed your curiosity, even if you've never been on a plane?
What is one of your greatest strengths that you bring to the table in a group setting? What "new strengths" are you hoping to gain from this experience? How would this opportunity be different from anything you have done before?
Describe an obstacle that you have overcome. How did you tackle this problem? What did you learn from the experience? How would you tackle the same situation today?
Respond to this statement: “The world is too unstable to travel. They can learn about other places with a quick Google search. What could they possibly learn at this age by leaving the county?”
How do you feed your curiosity? In other words, how do you like to learn and explore? What is the coolest thing you have discovered (fun facts) recently that you want to share with us?
GUARDIAN CONSENT
A legal guardian must provide consent in order for you to apply to a Kids N Culture program. Have your guardian with you as you complete the application so they can provide contact information and a digital signature.