Program Overview

“I just love Grant as a whole! The way that everybody makes you feel… When I go to Grant I always feel welcome, they encourage me and help me grow.” – U.S. Grant Student, Summer 2020

Thank you for your interest in U.S. Grant.

The Ulysses S. Grant Foundation is a 6-week academic summer program for highly motivated middle school students who are enrolled in public and parochial schools in New Haven, CT.  Each summer a team of Yale undergraduate teachers, through courses in the humanities and investigations and through electives and group activities, help students acquire the academic preparation and skills they will need to excel in their current school environment and to enter and succeed in college.  The program is designed to support all students, including those who might have limited opportunities and resources, and to allow them to build a community of learners and participate in academic enrichment activities over the summer.

The dates for this year’s summer program are June 23-July 30, 2025, and it will run five days a week, 9AM to 3PM. The program is held in Dwight Hall on Yale University’s campus in compliance with university, local, and state and federal health and safety guidelines. U.S. Grant upholds a strict attendance policy and only considers students who can commit to attending every day of the program. Please do not apply if you have summer vacation plans or special programs planned during U.S. Grant. 

Applications for our Summer 2025 program are open now! Please see the “Student” tab of the website for further information on the application process and requirements.

The program costs $75 to attend, and full scholarships are available. If you would like to donate to help support U.S. Grant, you can access our PayPal here or by visiting our Donate tab!