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Ignite the Future Fund
Exploration
96% of students “feel more confident in choosing a college major or career after attending the Summer Immersion Program.”
Belonging
96% of students felt that the Summer Immersion Program “created a safe environment for learning and exploration.”
Future Deacs
94% of students said “after attending the Summer Immersion Program I am more interested in applying to Wake Forest University.”
Why Donate?
The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program is designed to be a transformative experience, opening doors to new academic and personal growth opportunities. However, we recognize that the cost of tuition can be a significant barrier for many families, preventing some passionate, driven, and motivated high school students from participating.
We are committed to finding ways to ensure that our program is accessible to all students, regardless of their financial situations. To this end, we are actively fundraising for scholarship support, allowing more students to experience the life-changing opportunities that our program offers.
You’re encouraged to join us in this mission. Your generous donation to the Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program Scholarship Fund can make a profound difference. With your support, we can continue to foster a diverse and inclusive learning environment where every student can participate.
- $20 can help cover the cost of a Summer Immersion t-shirt.
- $250 can help cover catering costs for the week.
- $500 can help cover transportation costs for the week.
- $1,700 can help cover housing costs for the week.
- $3,400 will provide one full tuition scholarship.
Donate to the Summer Immersion – Ignite the Future Fund
The Summer Immersion first ever crowdfunding campaign will profoundly make a difference in the opportunities afforded to those interested in attending the Summer Immersion Program but prevented by financial barriers. Proceeds earned from this campaign will directly support students and programming supplies for summer 2025. You can support by donating to or sharing our campaign story. This crowdfunding campaign will end on December 4.
Azaria’s Summer Immersion Story
In 2017, Azaria received a full scholarship to attend the Sports Medicine Institute through the Summer Immersion Program. Inspired by the experience, she returned in 2018 to participate in the Health and Exercise Science Institute. The program made such an impact on her that she applied to and enrolled at Wake Forest University, where she pursued a degree in Health and Exercise Science, graduating in 2023.
Azaria credits the Summer Immersion Program as a pivotal influence in her decision to attend Wake Forest. She later served as a Program Ambassador for the Summer Immersion Program, mentoring high school students and giving back to the very program that shaped her college journey. Today, Azaria is a 5th-grade science teacher with Teach For America in Houston, Texas, continuing her passion for education and service.
Participants
Over 11,000 students served at the Summer Immersion Program. This summer, we will host over 20 week-long academic institutes for students to discover their future paths.
Students come from all over the globe, with more than 15 countries represented by participants last year.
One in 10 students in the Wake Forest sophomore class has participated in a Wake Forest Pre-College Program. The exposure to campus and faculty members that these programs offer students makes a huge impact on their college decisions.
Deacs Day of Giving
Wake Forest University’s Deacs Day of Giving will be held on April 8, 2025. Participate by donating to the Summer Immersion Program and supporting our university community.
Wake Forest’s motto, Pro Humanitate, is a calling to use our knowledge, talents, and compassion to better the lives of others. The Summer Immersion Program application opens annually on November 1. We hope that you will consider donating to help us make this transformative program accessible to more students.