BOLD - July 2026:
The BOLD 2026 Program dates: Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Program Location: Rutgers Cancer Institute New Brunswick, NJ
*** Applications for Summer 2026 are now open . Those accepted will be notified via email by May 15.
Application Details:
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Deadline to apply by March 31, 2026.
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Due to limited capacity, we are only opening to 45 students.
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There is no application fee, but there will be a non-refundable enrollment fee of $500 for those accepted (due by June 1, 2026).
Application Link and Essay Requirement:
Please answer the questions below in a five-paragraph personal response.
Your submission must be typed, written in your own words, and completed directly on this application. Each paragraph should be 5–7 sentences and reflect your personal experiences, goals, and voice.
In your five paragraphs, address the following:
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Explain why you want to participate in the 2026 BOLD Initiative summer camp and what you hope to gain from being part of the program.
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Describe your long-term career or educational goals and how they connect to your interests or future plans.
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Share one of your favorite learning experiences. This experience may be from school, home, work, or any other part of your life.
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Explain how these experiences, goals, and interests relate to each other and how they have shaped who you are.
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Use your final paragraph to reflect on how participating in the BOLD Initiative will support your growth, both personally and academically.
Your response should be thoughtful, specific, and authentically written in your own voice.
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact the BOLD Team BOLD@cinj.rutgers.edu.
For information about additional programs and camps offered at Rutgers, we encourage you to visit the Rutgers K-12 pre-college directory at precollege.rutgers.edu.
Thank you for your interest in the BOLD summer camp,
BOLD Team
To join our mailing list please email BOLD@cinj.rutgers.edu
High school aged students are invited to apply for the BOLD Camp (BioCONECT Oncology Leadership Development) - a unique summer learning opportunity for students who have an interest in learning about cellular biology and genetics of cancer, as well as the diverse careers connected to the field.
During this week-long interactive experience, students will increase their understanding of cancer-related causes, diagnostic tools, treatment options and current research through the context of breast cancer. More importantly, they will identify risk reduction strategies and learn first-hand about diverse careers related to the field as they live the experience among the professionals at Rutgers Cancer Institute!
Open to high school students entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grade in Fall.
For more information:
Email BOLD@cinj.rutgers.edu
| The BOLD initiative is offered by the LIFE Center (Ladies Professional Golf Association In the FIGHT to Eradicate breast cancer) at Rutgers Cancer Institute and the Center for School and Community-Based Research and Education, Rutgers School of Public Health. Funding provided by the Val Skinner Foundation. |
BOLD Actions Reunion Camp
All students who have attended the BOLD Initiative Camp are welcome to attend the reunion camp. For more details contact BOLD@cinj.rutgers.edu