Humanities Camp 2025 Nomination Form

Date / Location

June 8 – June 13, 2025
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Scholars must attend the full camp session from Sunday through Friday (no late check-ins or early check-outs).

Camp Cost

The camp cost is $250 and is all-inclusive.

Camp Purpose

This camp will provide 15 nominated scholars from across the state the opportunity to explore the Humanities with other like-minded Mississippi scholars through expert lecture and experiential learning and field trips, providing avenues for future study and/or careers with fun along the way!

ALL NOMINATION FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025.

Each school can nominate up to 2 scholars. Nominated scholars must be juniors/seniors in high school for the 2025-2026 academic year. The nomination process is comprised of at least one nomination form (recommendation) per scholar by academic faculty/staff from the school (e.g., teaching faculty, guidance counselors, assistant principals). Each nominee will need to submit a written statement to their recommender to include in their nomination form, and the written statement should explain why they are interested in the Humanities and what they hope to contribute to the Humanities Camp community in 300-500 words.
Please only nominate students who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, exhibit empathy toward others, and are enthusiastic about attending Humanities Camp. These nominees should exhibit a MAJORITY of the following qualities:
- Leadership Qualities & Collaborative Spirit (can lead and follow)
- Empathy toward Others (cares about others)
- Inquisitive Nature (curious about the world around them)
- Task-Oriented (can stay on task when needed)
- Open to New Ideas & Different Perspectives
- High Maturity Level (to handle college-level discussions/content)
- Independent (can spend a week away from home)

Recommender Information

School Name

School District

Recommender's Name

Recommender's Position

Recommender's Email

Recommender's Phone

Parent/Guardian Information

Name of Parent/Guardian

Relationship to Scholar

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Parent/Guardian Email

Student Information

Student Name

Preferred Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Phone Number

Email Address

Gender Identity (For Housing Purposes)

Grade Classification for 2025-2026 Academic Year

Current Age

Questions for Recommender About Nominee

How long have you known this scholar and in what capacity?

• Which Humanities fields does this scholar seem especially interested in? (Please ask your nominee if you’re not sure.)

Why are you nominating this particular scholar for the Humanities Camp (either academic and/or non-academic reasons)?

How does your nominee embody the Humanities Camp Scholar qualities (leader/collaborator, inquisitive, task-oriented, open-minded, intellectually and emotionally mature, independent, empathetic)? Please provide specific examples of as many of the qualities as possible. Nominations will be considered based on the quality of your nomination, so please be detailed in your descriptions.

I have discussed this nomination with the scholar, and the scholar is interested in attending Humanities Camp from June 8-13, 2025, if their nomination is accepted.

(Checking this box does not obligate the scholar to attend but simply ensures that they are fully informed about their nomination and about Humanities Camp and its dates.)

The nominee is aware that due to the nature of the camp there will be no late check-ins or early check-outs from camp except in the case of emergency. Chosen scholars must attend the full camp from Sunday, June 8 through Friday, June 13, 2025.

Nominee Statement

In 300-500 words, please explain why you want to attend Humanities Camp, what interests you about the Humanities, and what you hope to contribute to the Humanities Camp community during camp.