2025
applications
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2025 programs
Application Deadline: Friday, Oct 4th 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 250 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.”
If you have traveled in the past, tell us about your previous adventures. Where did you go, and for what purpose? What was your favorite part? How do you like to explore? Include local, domestic, and international travels - even if it was just exploring a new neighborhood.
Outside of travel, why are you interested in this particular program? What do you hope to take away from this opportunity? What other programs, clubs, or activities are you a part of? How is this opportunity different from others you have participated in?
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 curious of a person are you? What is the most interesting thing you have learned recently or a fun fact that you would love to share? Tell us about a hobby or topic that you are constantly trying to learn more about.
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.