ResearchApplications Closed
Research Science Institute (RSI)
MIT, Cambridge, MA (residential)
EngineeringSTEM
STEM research across math/science/engineering
💲 Free (tuition/housing/meals fully covered)🗓 Dec 10 2025 (for Summer 2026)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine High School Summer Research Exposure Program
Winston-Salem, NC (commuter)
Biology / MedicineEnvironment
Regenerative medicine research
💲 Free🗓 Mar 15 2026⏱ 4 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
McGovern Medical School (UTHealth) High School Summer Research Program
Houston, TX (commuter)
Biology / MedicineSTEM
Biochemistry & molecular biology research
💲 $3,800 program fee🗓 Jan 15 2026⏱ ~6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) for High School Seniors
Bethesda, MD and other NIH campuses
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical research internship
💲 Free (paid internship)🗓 Rolling (PIs hire through Apr 1 2026)⏱ ~12-16 weeks🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Broad Summer Scholars Program
Cambridge, MA (commuter)
Computer ScienceBiology / Medicine
Genomics, biology & AI research
💲 Free🗓 Typically Feb–Mar (check site for 2027 cycle)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Penn Biomedical Research Academy (Pre-College)
Philadelphia, PA (residential)
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical/cellular & molecular research
💲 Residential tuition (contact for current rate)🗓 Rolling/priority deadlines (check site)⏱ 3 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
UC Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) High School Entrepreneurship
Berkeley, CA (residential)
Business
Business & entrepreneurship
💲 $6,050 CA resident; $7,050 out-of-state🗓 Rolling; decisions released in March⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Babson College Arthur M. Blank School Summer Program
Wellesley, MA (residential/commuter)
Business
Entrepreneurship & venture building
💲 Varies by course🗓 Rolling through May 1 2026⏱ 1-2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Academy
Washington, DC (residential/commuter)
Business
Entrepreneurship & business fundamentals
💲 Residential $6,465; Commuter $5,075🗓 Early Bird Jan 31 2026; Final Apr 15 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Howard University Pre-Business Program (PBP)
Washington, DC (residential)
ArtsBusinessSTEM
Business (accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, music business, actuarial science, info systems)
💲 $2,000🗓 Rolling (apply early; sessions fill)⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
NYU SPS High School Academy – Entrepreneurship and Business Startups
New York, NY
Business
Entrepreneurship & startup fundamentals
💲 Tuition varies by session🗓 International Mar 14 2026; Residential Apr 29 2026; Commuter Jun 12 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Suffolk University Summer Entrepreneurship Program for High School Students
Boston, MA (commuter only)
Business
Entrepreneurship & venture creation
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling (opens January)⏱ 3 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Wharton Global Youth Program – Leadership in the Business World
Philadelphia, PA (residential)
Business
Business & leadership fundamentals
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling; priority deadlines apply⏱ 2-3 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
NEHSJC Summer Journalism Workshop
Simmons University, Boston, MA (residential)
Humanities
Journalism & multimedia reporting
💲 Free (all-expenses-paid)🗓 Apr 3 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Summer Journalism Workshop
Columbia University, New York, NY
HumanitiesArts
Journalism (reporting, editorial leadership, digital media, broadcast, design)
💲 Varies by session (residential/commuter/virtual)🗓 Residential May 21 2026 (rolling)⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
AAJA JCamp
Varies by year (in-person)
Humanities
Multicultural journalism training
💲 Free (all-expenses-paid)🗓 Jan 11 2026⏱ 6 days🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP)
Princeton, NJ (residential component)
Humanities
Journalism & college access
💲 Free (all-expenses-paid)🗓 Spring 2026 (typically Feb-Mar; check site)⏱ Year-long with summer intensive + 10-day residential🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Yale Summer Session Journalism Program (Stories That Matter)
New Haven, CT
Humanities
Journalism & narrative nonfiction writing
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 May 8 2026 (Session B)⏱ 5 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Detroit Writing Room Summer Journalism Camp
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Humanities
Journalism & community storytelling
💲 Free for Detroit students (scholarship); otherwise paid🗓 May 1 2026 (rolling)⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Kenyon Review Young Writers Summer Residential Workshop
Gambier, OH (residential)
HumanitiesArts
Creative writing (fiction, poetry, nonfiction)
💲 $2,575🗓 Mar 1 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualKenyon Review Young Writers Summer Online Workshop
Online
HumanitiesArts
Creative writing workshop
💲 $995🗓 Apr 13 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Iowa Young Writers' Studio Summer Residential Program
Iowa City, IA (residential)
HumanitiesArts
Creative writing (fiction, poetry, TV writing, playwriting)
💲 $2,500🗓 Feb 1 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP)
Washington, DC (residential)
Law / Policy
Government & civic leadership
💲 Free (all expenses + $10,000 scholarship)🗓 Varies by state (typically fall)⏱ 1 week (Washington Week)🎓 11th–12th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) Summer Institute Washington
Washington, DC (residential)
Law / Policy
Ethics, leadership & public policy
💲 Contact program for current tuition (need-based aid available)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 6 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
NSLC Political Action & Public Policy
Washington, DC (residential)
Law / Policy
Government, policy & legislative simulation
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling (programs fill quickly)⏱ 1-3 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
George Washington University Pre-College Summer Immersion
Washington, DC (residential)
Law / Policy
Varied topics (policy, pre-med, leadership, more)
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Priority May 1 2026; final rolling by session⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Georgetown American Politics Academy
Washington, DC (residential/commuter)
Law / Policy
American government & political institutions
💲 Residential $6,465; Commuter $5,075🗓 Early Bird Jan 31 2026; Final Apr 15 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualKode With Klossy Summer Camp
Multiple US cities & virtual
Computer ScienceSTEM
Coding (web dev, machine learning, mobile app, data science) for young women & gender-expansive teens
💲 Free🗓 Mar 31 2026 (varies by session)⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualMIT Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)
MIT, Cambridge, MA (residential) + online prerequisites
Computer ScienceSTEM
STEM (robotics, AI, cybersecurity, autonomous systems)
💲 Free for families earning under $200,000/year🗓 Rolling (online prereqs open Feb 2026)⏱ 4 weeks (plus online prerequisites)🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
UC Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy
Berkeley, CA
Computer ScienceSTEM
Introductory computer science & AI
💲 Contact program for current tuition (NSHSS scholarship available)🗓 Mar 17 2026⏱ 2 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Carnegie Mellon National High School Game Academy (NHSGA)
Pittsburgh, PA (residential)
Video game development
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Early Feb 1 2026; Final Mar 1 2026⏱ 6 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Carnegie Mellon AI Scholars
Pittsburgh, PA (residential)
Computer Science
Artificial intelligence
💲 Free (fully funded for demonstrated need)🗓 Early Feb 1 2026; Final Mar 1 2026⏱ 4 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS)
Pittsburgh, PA (residential)
Computer ScienceSTEM
STEM & computer science foundations
💲 Free (fully funded)🗓 Early Feb 1 2026; Final Mar 1 2026⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
NYU CREATE Coding for Game Design
Brooklyn, NY
Computer ScienceArts
Game design & coding (C#, Unity)
💲 $2,845 (scholarships available for NY-based commuters)🗓 Apr 30 2026 (scholarship deadline)⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Columbia University CS4CS (Computer Science for Cyber Security)
New York, NY (commuter; NY metro area only)
Computer ScienceSTEM
Cybersecurity & coding
💲 Free🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline (typically spring)⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Argonne National Laboratory Coding for Science Camp
Argonne National Laboratory, IL (commuter)
Computer ScienceSTEM
Python coding for scientific applications
💲 Free🗓 Mid-April 2026⏱ 5 days
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
UT Dallas Computer Science Summer Camps
Richardson, TX
Computer ScienceSTEM
Computer science & coding
💲 Varies by camp🗓 Rolling (registration opens early in year)⏱ 1-2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualStanford AI4ALL
Stanford, CA (residential) or online
Computer Science
Artificial intelligence for rising 10th graders
💲 Free🗓 Mid-Feb 2026 (regular); early Mar 2026 (extended)⏱ 2 weeks🎓 9th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Princeton AI4ALL
Princeton, NJ (residential)
Computer Science
Artificial intelligence
💲 Free (housing, meals & DC trip covered)🗓 Apr 2026 (check site for exact date)⏱ 3 weeks🎓 9th–10th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
MITES Summer (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science)
MIT, Cambridge, MA (residential)
EngineeringHumanitiesSTEM
STEM (math, science, engineering, humanities)
💲 Free (tuition, room, board & materials covered)🗓 Feb 1 2026⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
MIT Women's Technology Program (WTP)
MIT, Cambridge, MA (residential)
Engineering
Mechanical engineering & electrical engineering/CS (women-focused)
💲 Free🗓 Check MIT Admissions site for 2026 deadline⏱ 4 weeks🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
MIT √mathroots
MIT, Cambridge, MA (residential)
STEM
Mathematics for underrepresented students
💲 Free🗓 Mar 3 2026⏱ 2 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Manhattan University Residential Summer Engineering Program
Riverdale, NY (residential)
Computer ScienceEngineeringEnvironment
Engineering (chemical, civil, environmental, computer, electrical, mechanical)
💲 $2,500 (inclusive)🗓 Feb 28 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Michigan State University High School Engineering Institute (HSEI)
East Lansing, MI (residential)
Engineering
Engineering disciplines exploration
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling (sessions fill)⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
University of Arizona Summer Engineering Academy (SEA)
Tucson, AZ
Engineering
Engineering exploration (18 disciplines)
💲 $750 residential; $350 commuter🗓 Registration Mar 2 - Jun 30 2026 (rolling); scholarship Apr 15 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Boston University RISE Internship Practicum
Boston, MA (residential)
STEM
Laboratory research internship across STEM fields
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Feb 4 2026 (per advisory list; confirm on site)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Summer Student Program
New York, NY (commuter)
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical & computational cancer research
💲 Free (stipend likely provided)🗓 Feb 1 2026 (per advisory list; confirm on site)⏱ Summer (check site for length)🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM)
Amherst, MA (residential)
STEM
Advanced mathematics
💲 Contact program for current tuition (need-based aid available)🗓 Rolling⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)
New Haven, CT (residential)
BusinessLaw / PolicySTEM
STEM, politics/law/economics, or global challenges
💲 $7,000 (need-based financial aid & full scholarships available)🗓 Early Action Oct 15 2025; Regular Jan 7 2026⏱ 2 weeks🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)
Rotating campuses (Cornell, U. Maryland, Boston University, U. Michigan) (residential)
Critical Black studies or anti-oppressive studies seminar
💲 Free (all costs covered)🗓 Dec 3 2025 (typical)⏱ 5 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists)
Boston University, Boston, MA (residential)
STEM
Advanced number theory & mathematics
💲 Up to ~$7,000 (extensive need-based aid available)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline (typically March)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Bank of America Student Leaders Program
Local nonprofit (varies by city) + Washington, DC summit
Law / Policy
Civic leadership & nonprofit internship
💲 Free (paid internship + stipend)🗓 Mar 16 2026⏱ 6 weeks + 3-day summit🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program
New York, NY (commuter)
Biology / MedicineSTEM
Biomedical & scientific research (with MSK, Weill Cornell)
💲 Free🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline (typically winter)⏱ Summer (check site for length)🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program
Los Angeles, CA (residential or commuter)
ArtsBusiness
Filmmaking, screenwriting, animation/gaming, film/TV business
💲 $2,244/unit + housing $2,100-$2,600 (no internal financial aid)🗓 Rolling (opens Dec 15 2025); priority Apr 30 2026⏱ Up to 6 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
NYU Tisch Summer High School Filmmakers Workshop
New York, NY (residential)
Arts
Filmmaking (narrative, documentary, experimental)
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Check site for 2027 deadline (2026 closed); online version may remain open⏱ 4 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
SOCAPA Summer Film Camps
New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Burlington, VT
Arts
Filmmaking, screenwriting, acting, photography
💲 Varies by course (need-based aid available)🗓 Rolling⏱ 2-4 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Berklee Summer Programs (Five-Week Performance Program)
Boston, MA (residential)
ArtsBusiness
Music performance, production, songwriting, music business
💲 $5,430 (discount for early registration)🗓 Rolling (priority discount by Jan 31 2026)⏱ 5 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Interlochen Arts Camp – High School Division
Interlochen, MI (residential)
HumanitiesArts
Music, theater, dance, visual arts, creative writing, film
💲 Varies by program length (financial aid available)🗓 Priority Jan 15 2026 (rolling after)⏱ 3 or 6 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Stanford Jazz Workshop (Jazz Camp)
Stanford, CA (residential or commuter)
Jazz performance & instruction
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Apr 15 2026 (financial aid deadline)⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Sphinx Performance Academy
Multiple partner campuses (Boston Conservatory at Berklee, CU Boulder, Juilliard)
HumanitiesArts
Classical string & music performance
💲 Free (no fees for accepted students)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR)
Stanford, CA (commuter; preference to Bay Area students)
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical research (immunology, neurobiology, cancer biology, bioengineering, etc.)
💲 $50 application fee (fee waivers available); no tuition🗓 Feb 21 2026⏱ 8 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Georgetown Medical Academy
Washington, DC (residential/commuter)
Biology / Medicine
Medicine (anatomy, physiology, surgery, biomedical ethics)
💲 Residential $6,465; Commuter $5,075🗓 Early Bird Jan 31 2026; Final Apr 15 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
University of Florida Summer Pre-Medical Professions Program (SPMPP)
Gainesville, FL (commuter)
Biology / Medicine
Pre-medical career exploration & clinical skills
💲 $1,200 (need-blind acceptance regardless of ability to pay)🗓 Check cpet.ufl.edu for 2026 deadline⏱ 5 days
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Cedars-Sinai Pre-Med Volunteer Shadowing Program
Los Angeles, CA (commuter)
Physician shadowing & mentorship
💲 Free🗓 Mar 2-5 2026 (existing volunteers only)⏱ 8-10 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
International Medical Aid Pre-Med Global Internship
East Africa, South America (various countries)
Biology / Medicine
Global health & medical shadowing abroad
💲 Varies by program & location🗓 Rolling (summer & winter cohorts)⏱ 1-4 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Canada/USA Mathcamp
Champlain College, Burlington, VT (residential)
STEM
Advanced mathematics (undergraduate/graduate-level topics)
💲 ~$7,500 (extensive financial aid available; no application fee)🗓 Feb 23 2026⏱ 5 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Ross Mathematics Program
Check site for 2026 host campus (residential)
STEM
Number theory & advanced mathematics
💲 Contact program for current tuition (need-based aid available)🗓 Mar 8 2026⏱ 6 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
MathILy
Bryn Mawr College, PA (residential)
STEM
Inquiry-based discrete mathematics
💲 Contact program for current tuition (need-based aid available)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 5 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
MathILy-Er
Bryn Mawr College, PA (residential)
STEM
Discrete math (combinatorics, linear algebra, probability) for younger students
💲 $6,175 (financial aid available)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 5 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualStanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)
Stanford, CA (residential) or online
STEM
Advanced mathematics (group theory, number theory)
💲 Online $3,750; Residential $8,950🗓 Feb 2026 (check site for exact date)⏱ 3-4 weeks🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program
Various U.S. mentor locations (commuter)
Biology / Medicine
Fisheries biology & aquatic ecosystems research
💲 Free (paid internship)🗓 Jan 19 2026 (typical)⏱ 8 weeks🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
UC Santa Barbara Summer Research Academies
Santa Barbara, CA (residential or commuter)
HumanitiesSocial SciencesSTEM
STEM, humanities, or social science research
💲 Commuter ~$3,400; Residential ~$9,874🗓 Dec 15 2025 - Mar 23 2026⏱ 4 weeks (plus virtual component)🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Sewanee Environmental Institute (SEI)
Sewanee, TN (residential)
Biology / MedicineEnvironment
Environmental field studies & ecology
💲 $2,000🗓 Rolling (deposit due upon acceptance)⏱ Multi-week (check site for exact length)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
TeenNat Summer Program at Pepperwood Preserve
Santa Rosa, CA (commuter)
Biology / MedicineEnvironmentSTEM
Field ecology & conservation science
💲 Free🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 5 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Washington Youth Summit on the Environment (WYSE)
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA (residential)
EnvironmentLaw / PolicySTEM
Environmental science & conservation policy
💲 Contact program for current cost🗓 Nominated by school (check site for 2026 process)⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
TREES Program (Teen Research and Education in Environmental Science) - University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA (commuter)
EnvironmentSocial SciencesSTEM
Environmental research mentorship
💲 Free🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ Summer (check site for length)🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Rhodes College Mock Trial Academy
Memphis, TN (residential)
Law / Policy
Mock trial & legal advocacy
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualOhio University Summer Law & Trial Institute
Athens, OH (hybrid: virtual + residential)
Law / Policy
Law & legal advocacy
💲 Free (fully scholarshipped)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 2 weeks (partial virtual + residential)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Georgetown Law Academy
Washington, DC (residential/commuter)
Law / Policy
Law & legal policy
💲 Residential $6,465; Commuter $5,075🗓 Early Bird Jan 31 2026; Final Apr 15 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
NSLC Law & Advocacy
Washington, DC (residential)
Law / Policy
Law, mock trial & advocacy
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling (programs fill quickly)⏱ 1-3 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Northwestern University Debate Institute
Evanston, IL (residential or commuter)
Law / Policy
Policy & Lincoln-Douglas debate
💲 Varies by session (need-based aid available)🗓 Rolling⏱ 1-4 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Stanford National Forensic Institute
Stanford, CA (residential or commuter)
Law / Policy
Speech & debate (Policy, LD, Public Forum)
💲 Varies by session🗓 Rolling⏱ 1-3 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Cornell International Summer Debate Camp
Ithaca, NY (residential)
World Schools-style debate
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling⏱ 1-2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualStanford CNI-X (Child Neurodevelopment Institute Experience)
Stanford, CA (residential/commuter) or virtual
Biology / MedicineSocial Sciences
Neuroscience, psychiatry & psychology
💲 Virtual $1,595; In-person $2,895 (scholarships available)🗓 Mar 1 2026 (rolling)⏱ 2 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
UCLA NeuroCamp
Los Angeles, CA (commuter; LA County residents only)
Biology / Medicine
Neuroscience (molecular neurobiology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy)
💲 Free🗓 Apr 19 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualHarvard Summer Secondary School Program - Psychology & Neuroscience
Cambridge, MA (residential or commuter/online)
Biology / MedicineSocial Sciences
Psychology & neuroscience coursework
💲 ~$6,100 (residential) + $75 application fee🗓 Early Jan 7 2026; Regular Feb 11 2026; Late Apr 1 2026⏱ 7 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
NSLC Psychology & Neuroscience
Multiple university campuses (residential)
Biology / MedicineSocial Sciences
Psychology & neuroscience
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling (programs fill quickly)⏱ 1-3 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Penn Neuroscience Research Academy
Philadelphia, PA (residential)
Biology / Medicine
Neuroscience (cellular biology to cognition)
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling/priority deadlines (check site)⏱ 3 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsScholarshipApplications Closed
National Merit Scholarship Program
Nationwide (US)
Academic merit scholarship (all subjects)
💲 Free to enter (based on PSAT/NMSQT score)🗓 Based on PSAT/NMSQT (junior year); Finalist applications fall 2026⏱ N/A (scholarship competition)🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsCompetitionApplications Closed
VirtualJFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Virtual (US high school students)
Law / Policy
Essay contest on political courage
💲 Free to enter🗓 Jan 12 2026 (typical)⏱ N/A (essay contest)
Apply / detailsCompetitionApplications Closed
VirtualHorizon Academic Essay Prize
Virtual (global)
Academic essay competition on global issues
💲 Free to enter🗓 Feb 1 2026⏱ N/A (essay contest)
Apply / detailsCompetitionApplications Closed
VirtualExploraVision Competition
Virtual (US & Canada)
STEM
STEM innovation & real-world problem-solving
💲 Free to enter🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline (typically Jan-Feb)⏱ N/A (team competition, several months)
Apply / detailsScholarshipApplications Open
VirtualScholarships360 $1000 Tuition Solution Scholarship
Virtual (US)
STEM
STEM interest essay scholarship
💲 Free to enter🗓 Nov 8 2026⏱ N/A (essay-based)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualCooper Union Introduction to Architecture Online
Virtual (online)
Architecture & portfolio development
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Jun 13 2026 (rolling; apply early)⏱ 5 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Texas A&M Camp ARCH
College Station, TX (residential)
STEM
Architecture, construction science, urban planning
💲 $1,500🗓 Mar 8 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
University of Houston Design Experience (From the Ground Up)
Houston, TX (commuter)
Arts
Architecture & design fundamentals
💲 $1,500🗓 Jun 1 2026⏱ 5 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
University of Michigan Taubman College ArcStart
Ann Arbor, MI (residential)
Arts
Architecture & urban design
💲 $6,250 (includes tuition, housing, meals)🗓 Feb 26 2026⏱ Check site for exact duration
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Cornell AAP Introduction to Architecture and Design Precollege Program
Ithaca, NY (residential)
Arts
Architecture & design (multiple scales)
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 May 5 2026⏱ 6 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Norwich University Summer Design Academy
Northfield, VT (residential)
Arts
Architectural design & modeling
💲 $1,500🗓 Rolling (apply early; fills up)⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Center for Architecture NYC Summer Programs
New York, NY (commuter)
Arts
Architecture & design studio
💲 $750 (1 week); $1,750 (2 weeks)🗓 Registration opens Mar 18 2026; scholarship deadline May 1⏱ 1-2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Florida Atlantic University Architecture Summer Institute (ASI)
Fort Lauderdale, FL (commuter)
Architecture & digital fabrication
💲 $550-$2,290 depending on package (1-4 weeks)🗓 Jun 14 2026⏱ 1-4 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
NYU SPS High School Academy – Finance NYC: An Insider's View
New York, NY
Business
Finance, investment management & Wall Street fundamentals
💲 $2,579 per course + $50 application fee🗓 International Mar 14 2026; Residential Apr 29 2026; Commuter Jun 12 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Columbia University Summer Session – Wall Street Prep: Economics Finance & Analytics
New York, NY (residential or commuter)
Business
Economics, finance & financial analytics
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ Varies (Session A or B)
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Open
NYIF Wall Street Stock Market & Investment Experience
New York, NY (residential)
Business
Finance, investing & equity research
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
VirtualNYIF Young Finance Scholar (YFS) Accelerated Program
New York, NY or online
Business
Finance & entrepreneurship fundamentals
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
UC Irvine Investments Financial Planning and You
Irvine, CA
Business
Finance & financial planning
💲 $1,395/week (includes $600 non-refundable deposit)🗓 Rolling (opens January)⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualNASA Texas Aerospace Scholars (TAS)
Virtual + Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
EnvironmentSTEM
Space exploration, Earth science, aeronautics
💲 Free🗓 Check site for 2026-2027 cycle (opens summer 2026)⏱ Year-long (online) + 5-day virtual summit; top teams get residential trip🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
VirtualNASA SEES (STEM Enhancement in Earth Science) High School Summer Intern Program
University of Texas at Austin (residential) + virtual component
EnvironmentSTEM
Earth science & NASA satellite data research
💲 Free🗓 Feb 22 2026⏱ 2 weeks on-site (plus virtual prep)🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute
NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH
EngineeringArts
Aerospace engineering design challenges
💲 Free🗓 May 1 2026⏱ 1 week🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualNASA Aviation Systems Division Concept Design Experience
Virtual (NASA Ames Research Center mentorship)
Arts
Aviation technology & systems design
💲 Free🗓 Check NASA STEM Gateway for 2026 deadline⏱ Several weeks (virtual team project)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Colorado State University Vet Camp
Fort Collins, CO (residential or commuter)
Biology / Medicine
Veterinary medicine & clinical skills
💲 Residential $1,800; Commuter $1,200 (scholarships available)🗓 Feb 6 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
University of Tennessee Veterinary Summer Experience Program (VSEP)
Knoxville, TN (commuter; TN residents only)
Biology / MedicineSocial Sciences
Veterinary medicine shadowing & education
💲 Free🗓 Jan 30 2026⏱ 5 weeks (4 weeks shadowing + 1 week on campus)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Summer Enrichment Program (SEP)
Davis, CA (residential)
Biology / Medicine
Veterinary medicine exploration
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Mar 6 2026⏱ Check site for duration
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
NSLC Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech & other campuses (residential)
Biology / MedicineSTEM
Veterinary medicine & animal science
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling (programs fill quickly)⏱ 1-3 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Cornell Veterinary Explorations Program
Ithaca, NY (residential)
Biology / Medicine
Veterinary medicine clinical exploration
💲 Contact program for current tuition (credit-bearing)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 1-2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
AgDiscovery at Iowa State University
Ames, IA (residential)
Biology / MedicineEnvironmentSTEM
Veterinary medicine, animal science & conservation
💲 Free🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline (typically Jan-Mar)⏱ 1-2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
UMass Amherst Pre-Veterinary Science Program
Amherst, MA (residential)
Biology / MedicineSTEM
Veterinary medicine & animal science
💲 Contact program for current tuition (college credit)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
FIT Pre-College Summer Workshops
New York, NY (commuter)
HumanitiesArtsBusiness
Fashion journalism, photography, trend forecasting, entrepreneurship
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Jun 10 2026⏱ 4 days per workshop
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
American Collegiate Adventures (ACA) Fashion Design Program
Los Angeles, CA (residential or commuter)
Arts
Fashion design, styling & show production
💲 $5,795 residential; $2,995 commuter🗓 Rolling⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
ASU FIDM Fashion Design & Merchandising Camps
Phoenix, AZ and Los Angeles, CA (commuter)
Arts
Fashion design & merchandising
💲 $1,000-$1,300 (scholarships available)🗓 Varies (around Jun 11-18 2026)⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
NYU SPS High School Academy – Fashion Design in New York City
New York, NY
Arts
Fashion design fundamentals
💲 $2,579 per course + $50 application fee🗓 International Mar 14 2026; Residential Apr 29 2026; Commuter Jun 12 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Otis College of Art and Design Fashion Design Summer Program
Los Angeles, CA
Arts
Fashion design & sewing techniques
💲 $2,690🗓 Rolling⏱ 4 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualGlobal Health & Education Alliance (GLOHEA) Virtual Conference
Virtual (global)
Biology / MedicineSocial Sciences
Global health, public health & medicine
💲 $99 registration (financial assistance available)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ Multiple sessions throughout summer
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
West Point Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)
West Point, NY (residential)
Military leadership & academics
💲 Free🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 1 week🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
College Horizons
Multiple host university campuses (residential)
College application preparation for Native/Indigenous students
💲 Free (need-based aid for travel)🗓 Jan 28 2026⏱ 6 days🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP) Summer Program
Cambridge, MA (residential)
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical sciences for Native American & Native Hawaiian students
💲 Free🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 3 weeks
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Summer Science Program (SSP)
Multiple host university campuses (residential)
Biology / MedicineSTEM
Astrophysics, biochemistry, or genomics research
💲 ~$9,850 (need-based aid; free for families under $75,000)🗓 Feb 19 2026 (domestic); Jan 29 2026 (international)⏱ 5 weeks🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Urban Indian Health Institute Public Health Youth Internship
Seattle, WA (in-person)
Computer ScienceBiology / MedicineSocial Sciences
Public health for AI/AN youth
💲 Free (paid internship)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 8 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Oklahoma State Regents STEM Summer Academies
12 Oklahoma college/university campuses
STEM
STEM exploration
💲 Free🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline (rolling by campus)⏱ 4 days to 2 weeks
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Aspirnaut Summer Research Internship
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (residential)
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical research for rural/underrepresented students
💲 Free (paid internship)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ Summer (full-time)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
University of Delaware Forensic Science Pre-College Summer Program
Newark, DE (commuter)
BusinessSTEM
Forensic science & crime scene investigation
💲 $1,995🗓 Jun 8 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Georgetown Forensic Investigation Academy
Washington, DC (residential/commuter)
BusinessLaw / Policy
Forensic investigation & criminal justice
💲 Residential $6,465; Commuter $5,075🗓 Early Bird Jan 31 2026; Final Apr 15 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Forensic Sciences Mentoring Institute (CFSRE)
Horsham, PA area (commuter)
STEM
Forensic science & toxicology mentorship
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Feb 13 2026⏱ 6 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
West Virginia University Forensic Science Summer Camp
Morgantown, WV (residential)
BusinessSTEM
Forensic science techniques & crime scene investigation
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
USF Justice Quest
Tampa, FL (commuter; residential add-on available)
Law / PolicySTEM
Criminal justice & forensic science
💲 Contact program for current tuition (residential add-on available)🗓 Registration opens Feb 1 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Xavier University Forensic Science Camp
Cincinnati, OH (commuter)
Law / PolicySTEM
Forensic science & law enforcement
💲 Contact program for current tuition (~$445 late registration)🗓 Rolling (late registration begins May 1)⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
NSLC Forensic Science
Multiple university campuses (residential)
BusinessSTEM
Forensic science & crime scene investigation
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling (programs fill quickly)⏱ 1-3 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Maine Media Academy Summer Programs (Photography, Filmmaking, Book Arts)
Rockport, ME (residential)
HumanitiesArts
Photography, filmmaking & book arts/design
💲 Contact program for current tuition (scholarships available)🗓 Rolling⏱ 2-4 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
WPI Frontiers Robotics Engineering Program
Worcester, MA (residential)
Engineering
Robotics engineering (sensors, pneumatics, microcontrollers)
💲 $4,495 per session (financial aid for families under $120,000/year)🗓 Apr 30 2026 (rolling)⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Columbia SHAPE (Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers)
New York, NY (residential or commuter)
Engineering
Engineering & robotics/autonomous driving
💲 Residential $10,705; Commuter $5,880 (need-based scholarships available)🗓 Mar 3 2026⏱ 3 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
UT Austin Academy for Robotics
Austin, TX (residential)
Computer ScienceArts
Robotics design & programming
💲 $2,100 (includes housing, meals, instruction)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 6 days
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
USF High School Robotics
Tampa, FL (commuter)
Robotics & autonomous mobile robots
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Registration opens Feb 1 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
NYU Tandon SPARC (Summer Program in Automation, Robotics, and Coding)
Brooklyn, NY (residential or commuter)
Computer Science
Robotics, coding & automation
💲 $3,300 + $638 housing + $398 meal plan🗓 May 15 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Office of Naval Research Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)
38+ Navy labs across the U.S. (in-person)
Computer ScienceEngineeringSTEM
Naval research (robotics, AI, engineering)
💲 Free (paid internship)🗓 Nov 1 2026 (typical)⏱ 8 weeks (option to extend)🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Rutgers Governors School of New Jersey in Engineering and Technology
New Brunswick, NJ (residential)
EngineeringSTEM
Robotics, physics & engineering
💲 Free🗓 Fall of junior year (school nomination required)⏱ Several weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN)
Boston, MA
Model UN & diplomacy
💲 Varies by delegation🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 4 days
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
NSLC International Diplomacy
Georgetown University, DC & Columbia University, NY (residential)
International diplomacy & UN simulation
💲 $4,395🗓 Rolling (programs fill quickly)⏱ 1-3 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Arkansas and the World: International Affairs Summer Camp
Conway, AR (residential)
International affairs & Model UN
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
All-American Model UN Summer Academies
Boston, MA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL
Model UN training (diplomacy & crisis committees)
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
UChicago Climate and Energy Policy Program
Chicago, IL (residential)
EnvironmentLaw / Policy
Climate & energy policy
💲 $2,500🗓 Mar 5 2026⏱ 1 week🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
UPenn Introduction to International Relations (Pre-College)
Philadelphia, PA (residential)
International relations theory & global issues
💲 ~$14,962 (includes program fee, tuition, fees)🗓 Rolling/priority deadlines (check site)⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
University of Notre Dame Summer Scholars
Notre Dame, IN (residential)
Varied academic disciplines
💲 $5,200 (total cost: tuition, housing, fees)🗓 Feb 2026⏱ Check site for duration🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Vanderbilt Summer Academy (VSA)
Nashville, TN (residential)
Gifted/talented academic enrichment (varied subjects)
💲 $2,150-$2,750 depending on session🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 1-2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
VirtualRice University Precollege Program (Online)
Online
Varied academic disciplines
💲 $1,795 (need-based scholarships available)🗓 Rolling (varies by course)⏱ Multi-length (self-paced)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualRISD Pre-College Program
Providence, RI (residential or online)
Arts
Art & design (portfolio development)
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Jan 30 2026 (residential); Jun 1 2026 (online)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Washington University in St. Louis Summer Programs for High School Students
St. Louis, MO (residential or commuter)
Varied academic disciplines
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Mar/Apr 2026 (varies by program)⏱ Varies by program
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Summer Programs
Terre Haute, IN (residential)
EngineeringSTEM
Engineering & STEM exploration
💲 Free or contact program for current tuition🗓 Apr 20 2026 (may extend)⏱ 1-2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Camp Cronkite (ASU Walter Cronkite School Media Camp)
Phoenix, AZ (residential)
Humanities
Media (broadcast journalism, videography, podcasting, social media)
💲 $899 (need-based scholarships available)🗓 Mar 15 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Stanford Young Investigators Program
Stanford, CA (residential)
BusinessEnvironment
Earth sciences (oceans, geology, energy, biodiversity)
💲 Contact program for current tuition (scholarships available)🗓 Rolling/check site for 2026 deadline⏱ Varies by track🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Secondary School Field Research Program (SSFRP)
Piermont Marsh & Columbia Climate School, NY (commuter)
Biology / Medicine
Wetland ecology & field research
💲 Free🗓 Mar 1 2026⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
George Mason University Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)
Fairfax, VA (commuter; some remote mentors)
STEM
Research across STEM fields (incl. Earth/atmospheric science)
💲 Free🗓 Feb 2026 (typical)⏱ 8 weeks🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Sea Education Association (SEA) Summer Programs
Woods Hole, Cape Cod, MA (residential)
Biology / MedicineEnvironmentSocial SciencesSTEM
Oceanography, marine biology & environmental science
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Jan 16, Mar 2, or Mar 30 2026 (rolling deadlines)⏱ Multi-week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
UConn Pre-College Earth and Environmental Sciences
Storrs, CT (residential)
EnvironmentSTEM
Earth & environmental science
💲 $2,150 (full and partial scholarships available)🗓 Rolling⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Simons Summer Research Program at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY (residential or commuter)
STEM
Scientific research across STEM fields
💲 Free (tuition); commuter/residential costs are participant responsibility🗓 Feb 5 2026 (student application); Jan 30 2026 (school nomination)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Garcia Program at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY (residential)
EngineeringSTEM
Polymer science & materials engineering research
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 7 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Anson L. Clark Scholars Program (Texas Tech University)
Lubbock, TX (residential)
HumanitiesSTEM
Independent research across STEM/humanities
💲 Free; $750 stipend + $500 meal card🗓 Feb 15 2026 (typical)⏱ 8 weeks🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Simons-NYU Science Explorations Program
New York, NY (commuter)
Biology / MedicineSocial SciencesSTEM
Biology, chemistry, neural science, physics & psychology
💲 Free🗓 Mar 13 2026⏱ 3 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Georgetown Sports Industry Management Academy
Washington, DC (residential/commuter)
Business
Sports business & management
💲 Residential $6,465; Commuter $5,075🗓 Early Bird Jan 31 2026; Final May 15 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Wake Forest Sports Business Institute
Winston-Salem, NC (residential)
BusinessEnvironment
Sports business & marketing
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling (apply early; waitlist forms)⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Suffolk University Sports Management Summer Program
Boston, MA (commuter; Boston metro area only)
Business
Sports management
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Mar 13 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
NSLC Sports Leadership and Management
Multiple university campuses (residential)
Business
Sports business & leadership
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling (programs fill quickly)⏱ 9 days
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
UCLA Anderson Sports Business Academy
Los Angeles, CA
Business
Sports business (finance, marketing, strategy)
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 2-5 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Philadelphia 76ers Global Sports Business Academy
Camden, NJ (76ers HQ)
Business
Sports business
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Wayne State Next Gen Teachers Summer Program
Detroit, MI (in-person)
Social Sciences
Teacher preparation & education pathway
💲 Free ($1,000 stipend provided)🗓 Mar 25 2026⏱ Check site for duration
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Supercomputing Challenge Summer Physics Camp (Sandia/Los Alamos)
Santa Fe, NM (in-person)
EngineeringEnvironmentSTEM
Physics, engineering & energy systems
💲 Free; $350 stipend upon completion🗓 Apr 1 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Johns Hopkins Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE)
Baltimore, MD (in-person)
Biology / MedicineSocial SciencesSTEM
Public health, science & medicine research
💲 Free🗓 Mar 1 2026⏱ 8 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Summer at Hopkins Pre-College Programs
Baltimore, MD (residential or commuter)
Varied academic disciplines
💲 $85 application fee + tuition (contact program for current rate)🗓 Early Action Feb 3 2026; Regular Mar 10 2026; Rolling thereafter⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
GRAMMY Camp
Los Angeles, CA (residential); Miami, FL (commuter)
ArtsBusiness
Music industry career tracks (production, performance, business)
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 1 week (5 days for Miami location)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI)
Lenox, MA (residential)
HumanitiesArts
Classical music performance & composition
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling/check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 2-6 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)
Valencia, CA (residential)
HumanitiesArts
Music, visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, film
💲 Contact program for current tuition (need-based aid available)🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 4 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Meadowmount School of Music
Westport, NY (residential)
Arts
Violin, viola & cello performance training
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Check site for 2026 deadline⏱ 7 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
William & Mary Archaeological Field School (with Colonial Williamsburg)
Williamsburg, VA (commuter/residential)
Humanities
Archaeological field methods & excavation
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling (check site for 2026 deadline)⏱ Summer session
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
ARI Public Archaeology Field School
Ohio Valley, IN (residential)
HumanitiesEnvironment
Archaeological excavation & artifact conservation
💲 $1,200 (includes housing)🗓 Apr 15 2026 (typical)⏱ Summer (check site for exact dates)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Penn Summer Prep Anthropology (Thinking Like an Anthropologist)
Philadelphia, PA (residential)
HumanitiesSocial Sciences
Cultural & linguistic anthropology
💲 Contact program for current tuition🗓 Rolling/priority deadlines (check site)⏱ 10 days
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest Archaeology Field School
Forest, VA (residential)
HumanitiesEnvironment
Historical archaeology field methods
💲 Tuition grant covers half of 6-credit charge (scholarship from Poplar Forest)🗓 Apr 1 2026⏱ Summer session
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Keller BLOOM Program at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
East Boothbay, ME (residential)
EnvironmentSTEM
Ocean science research (Maine juniors only)
💲 Free🗓 Apr 14 2026⏱ 1 week🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
UNCW MarineQuest O.C.E.A.N.S. Program
Wilmington, NC (residential)
EnvironmentSTEM
Marine science careers & ROV building
💲 Academic $1,465; Overnight $3,465 (scholarships available)🗓 May 25 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Residential Marine Science Class
Dauphin Island, AL (residential)
EnvironmentSTEM
Marine science & oceanography
💲 Contact program for current tuition (scholarships available)🗓 Apr 1 2026⏱ 4 weeks
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Cooper Union Summer Research Internship Program
New York, NY (residential)
EngineeringSTEM
Engineering, math, chemistry, physics & astronomy research
💲 $6,675 + $75 application fee🗓 Mar 31 2026 (rolling from Nov)⏱ 2 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Hofstra University Summer Science Research Program (HUSSRP)
Hempstead, NY (commuter)
STEM
Science & mathematics research
💲 $2,250 + $65 application fee🗓 Jan 12 2026⏱ Summer (check site for length)🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Summer Research Program for High School Students
Troy, NY (residential)
Biology / MedicineEnvironmentSTEM
Science, environmental & biochemical research
💲 ~$1,250🗓 Apr 15 2026⏱ 4 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
VirtualCristo Rey Network / Ladder Internships Virtual Internship Program
Virtual
BusinessSTEM
Startups & nonprofits (business, tech, marketing, science)
💲 Varies by program type (financial aid available)🗓 Rolling (Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter cohorts)⏱ 8-16 weeks
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
National History Day Contest
College Park, MD (national finals) + state/regional contests
Humanities
Historical research & documentary/exhibit/performance creation
💲 Contact program for entry fee details🗓 State contests Mar-Apr 2026; National contest Jun 2026⏱ N/A (year-long project + contest)
Apply / detailsCompetitionApplications Closed
DiscoverE Future City Competition
Regional sites + national finals (Washington, DC)
EngineeringArtsSTEM
STEM & engineering city design competition
💲 Free to enter (some regional fees may apply)🗓 Regional competitions Jan 2026; Finals Feb 2026⏱ N/A (months-long project)
Apply / detailsCompetitionApplications Closed
VirtualConrad Challenge
Virtual + Innovation Summit (in-person finals)
Biology / MedicineBusinessEnvironment
Innovation & entrepreneurship competition (aerospace, energy, cyber, health)
💲 Free to enter🗓 Nov 2025 (Stage 1); rolling stages through spring 2026⏱ N/A (months-long innovation competition)
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Open
VirtualPioneer Academics Online Research Program
Virtual
Independent online research across disciplines with university faculty
💲 Contact program for current tuition (need-based aid available)🗓 Rolling (multiple terms: spring, summer, fall)⏱ 12-15 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
VirtualInspirit AI Summer Programs
Virtual
Computer Science
Artificial intelligence & machine learning
💲 Contact program for current tuition (need-based aid available)🗓 Rolling (multiple cohorts)⏱ 10 sessions over several weeks
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Open
VirtualPolygence Independent Research Program
Virtual
1-on-1 mentored independent research across all subjects
💲 Contact program for current tuition (need-based aid available)🗓 Rolling enrollment year-round⏱ 10-20 hours (flexible pacing)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
VirtualVeritas AI Scholars Program
Virtual
Computer ScienceSTEM
Artificial intelligence, machine learning & data science
💲 $2,290 for AI Scholars (need-based aid available)🗓 Rolling (Spring Jan, Summer May, Fall Sep, Winter Nov cohorts)⏱ 10 sessions
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualGirls Who Code Pathways Program (Virtual)
Virtual (online)
Computer ScienceArtsSTEM
Computer science & coding tracks (Data Science, Game Design, Web Development, AI/Society)
💲 Free🗓 Early Feb 25 2026; General Apr 10 2026⏱ 7 weeks
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Princeton University Laboratory Learning Program
Princeton, NJ (commuter)
Engineering
Research internship in natural sciences & engineering
💲 Free🗓 Feb 15–Mar 15 2026⏱ 5–6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualLumos Fellows
Virtual (online)
Computer ScienceSTEM
Computer science & AI
💲 Free to $3,500 (financial aid + merit scholarship)🗓 Early March 7th; General March 14th⏱ 6 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualInstitute for Mathematics and Democracy High School Summer Research Program
Virtual (online)
STEM
Mathematics, democracy & data analysis
💲 Free🗓 Mar 6 2026⏱ 6 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Engineering Summer Program (ESP) – University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, WI (residential)
EngineeringSTEM
Engineering & STEM
💲 Free (no cost)🗓 Mar 2 2026 (applications); recommender deadline Mar 9 2026⏱ 3 weeks
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP)
Fred Hutch (Seattle, WA)
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical research & lab techniques
💲 Free (paid internship)🗓 March 13⏱ 8 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Seattle Children’s Research Training Program
Seattle, WA (in-person)
Biology / MedicineSocial Sciences
Biomedical research & public health
💲 Free (participants receive $2,000 stipend)🗓 Applications open Jan 5 2026; close Mar 8 2026 (letters due Mar 29)⏱ 4 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Scripps Research High School Student Research Education Program
Scripps Research (La Jolla, CA)
Biology / MedicineSocial Sciences
Biomedical research & laboratory skills
💲 Free (stipend provided)🗓 March 22⏱ Pre-internship training + 7-week internship🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Wistar Institute High School Program in Biomedical Research
Philadelphia, PA (commuter)
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical research internship
💲 Free (students receive $1,500 stipend)🗓 Mar 20 2026 at 11:59 pm ET⏱ 4 weeks (option to extend to 7 weeks)🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
UCSF AI4ALL Biomedical Data Science Internship
San Francisco, CA (Mission Bay campus)
Computer ScienceBiology / MedicineSTEM
Biomedical data science research
💲 Free (unpaid internship)🗓 March 2026 (exact date TBA)⏱ 10 weeks🎓 9th–10th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Institute for Systems Biology High School Internship (Systems Education Experiences)
Seattle, WA
Biology / MedicineSocial Sciences
Systems biology research
💲 Free (unpaid service or paid positions with stipend)🗓 Mar 11 2026⏱ 8 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
The Lundquist Institute High School Summer Training in Advanced Research (STAR)
Torrance, CA (on campus)
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical research internship
💲 Free; participants receive a stipend🗓 Mar 30 2026 at 11:59 pm PT⏱ 8 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualU‑M Stamps School of Art & Design – Virtual Portfolio Prep
Virtual (online)
Arts
Financial assistance available Art & design portfolio preparation
💲 $750🗓 Early Feb 1 2026; Final Mar 1 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Stevens Institute of Technology Pre‑College Programs – One‑Week
Hoboken, NJ (residential)
Computer ScienceEngineeringBiology / MedicineSTEM
STEM (biology, engineering, cybersecurity, AI, etc.)
💲 $3,350🗓 Priority Mar 16 2026; Final Jun 1 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Brown Environmental Leadership Lab – Florida Keys
Key Largo, FL
Biology / MedicineEnvironment
Marine ecology & environmental leadership
💲 $4,708🗓 Rolling until May 8 2026⏱ 8 days
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Stevens Institute of Technology Pre‑College Programs – Two‑Week
Hoboken, NJ (residential)
Engineering
Engineering & technology focus (hands‑on projects)
💲 $4,950🗓 Priority Mar 16 2026; Final Jun 1 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
U‑M Stamps School of Art & Design – Residential Portfolio Prep
Ann Arbor, MI (residential)
Arts
Art & design
💲 $6,000🗓 Early Feb 1 2026; Final Mar 1 2026⏱ 2 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Brown Environmental Leadership Lab – Rhode Island
Rhode Island
Biology / MedicineEnvironment
Coastal ecology & leadership
💲 $6,274🗓 Rolling until May 8 2026⏱ 12 days
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Brown Environmental Leadership Lab – Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
EnvironmentSTEM
Environmental science & leadership
💲 $7,642🗓 Rolling until May 8 2026⏱ 12 days
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Brown Experiential Education (BEE) – Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Social Sciences
Financial aid available, Cultural immersion & leadership
💲 $8,270🗓 Rolling until May 8 2026⏱ 12 days
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Brown Experiential Education (BEE) – Oxford
Oxford, England
HumanitiesSocial Sciences
Financial aid available, Humanities & global studies
💲 $8,270🗓 Rolling until May 8 2026⏱ 12 days
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
James Madison University Summer Honors Institute
Harrisonburg, VA (residential)
HumanitiesBusiness
Exploration of majors (sciences, humanities, arts, business)
💲 $1,500 (deposit $250)🗓 Mar 1 2026⏱ 1 week
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Carnegie Mellon Pre‑College Program – Architecture
Pittsburgh, PA (on campus)
Arts
Architecture & design
💲 $10,744 residential; $8,253 commuter🗓 Early Feb 1 2026; Final Mar 1 2026⏱ 5 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
USC Summer Programs
Los Angeles, CA (on campus)
HumanitiesSTEM
College‑level courses (STEM, arts, writing etc.)
💲 $11,570 residential; $8,130 commuter🗓 International Mar 13 2026; Domestic May 8 2026⏱ 4 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Carnegie Mellon Pre‑College Program – Design
Pittsburgh, PA (on campus)
Arts
Graphic design & industrial design
💲 $12,204 residential; $8,862 commuter🗓 Early Feb 1 2026; Final Mar 1 2026⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Columbia University Pre‑College – NYC Residential
New York, NY (residential)
Various college courses
💲 $12,454 per 3-week session (includes housing, dining, fees)🗓 Early registration Feb 2 2026; General Mar 2 2026⏱ 3 weeks (two sessions)🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Pre‑College Program
Providence RI
Arts
Art & design foundations
💲 $12495 residential; $9595🗓 Scholarship deadline Jan 30 2026; payment due Mar 11 2026⏱ 5‑week program Jun 27–Aug 1 2026🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Howard University School of Business Pre‑Business Program
Washington DC
Business
Business, entrepreneurship & leadership
💲 $2000 (includes housing, meals, instruction, site visits, gala)🗓 Early deadline Mar 16 2026; regular Apr 3 2026⏱ 1‑week sessions: Jul 18–24 2026 and Jul 25–31 2026
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Kean University Group Summer Scholars Research Program – 2‑Week Session
Union, NJ (commuter)
STEM
Research and STEM
💲 $3,000 final ($1,500 early commitment)🗓 Mar 6 2026⏱ 2 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Morehouse College Summer Pre‑College Program (Online)
Atlanta, GA (on campus)
Computer ScienceHumanitiesSocial SciencesSTEM
Humanities, social sciences, leadership, computer science etc.
💲 $3,500 flat fee (up to three courses)🗓 Application opens Jan 5 2026; closes Mar 15 2026; decisions Apr 5 2026⏱ 6 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) Pre‑College Summer Intensive
Baltimore, MD (residential and commuter)
Arts
Fine arts & design
💲 $3,850 per 2-week residential or $2,725 commuter; $7,700 4-week residential or $5,450 commuter🗓 Early deadline Jan 5 2026; Final Apr 30 2026⏱ 2 or 4 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualStanford Pre‑Collegiate Summer Institutes (Online)
Online
HumanitiesSTEM
STEM, humanities, and interdisciplinary courses
💲 $3200 per online course🗓 Rolling applications (application opens Feb 17 2026; final deadline Apr 16 2026)⏱ 2‑week online courses🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
UT Austin High School Research Academy (HSRA)
Austin TX
Engineering
Research in natural sciences and engineering
💲 $4000; $400 deposit due upon acceptance🗓 Application deadline Mar 22 2026⏱ 5‑week program Jun 8–Jul 15 2026🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Smith College Summer Science & Engineering Program (SSEP)
Northampton MA
EngineeringSTEM
Science & engineering (STEM courses)
💲 $4985 per 2‑week session; $9970 for both sessions; deposit $1246 per session🗓 Applications open Dec 2025; final deadline May 1 2026 (domestic)⏱ Two 2‑week sessions: Jul 4–17 and Jul 19–Aug 1 2026🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Smith College Creative Writing Workshop
Northampton MA
HumanitiesArts
Creative writing (poetry, fiction, etc.)
💲 $4985; deposit $1246🗓 Applications open Dec 2025; final deadline May 1 2026⏱ 2‑week program Jul 4–17 2026🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Smith College Sustainable Futures Program
Northampton MA
Environment
Sustainability & environmental studies
💲 $4985; deposit $1246🗓 Applications open Dec 2025; final deadline May 1 2026⏱ 2‑week program Jul 19–Aug 1 2026🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Smith College Theatre Program
Northampton MA
Arts
Theatre (acting, movement, voice)
💲 $4985; deposit $1246🗓 Applications open Dec 2025; final deadline May 1 2026⏱ 2‑week session Jul 19–Aug 1 2026🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Smith College Women
Northampton MA
Gender studies & representation
💲 $4985; deposit $1246🗓 Applications open Dec 2025; final deadline May 1 2026⏱ 2‑week program Jul 19–Aug 1 2026🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Kean University Group Summer Scholars Research Program – 4‑Week Session
Union, NJ (commuter)
STEM
Research and STEM
💲 $5,000 final ($3,000 early commitment)🗓 Mar 6 2026⏱ 4 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Brown University – Summer@Brown (On‑Campus)
Providence, RI (on campus)
Varied academic courses
💲 $5,786 residential; $4,482 commuter🗓 Rolling until May 8 2026 (applications open Jan 14 2026)⏱ 2 weeks (multiple sessions)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Maine College of Art & Design (MECA) Pre‑College Program
Portland ME
Arts
Fine arts & design
💲 $5300 (single room) or $4800 (shared); includes tuition, supplies, room & board🗓 Priority & scholarship deadline Feb 2 2026; application deadline Apr 15 2026; payment due May 1 2026⏱ 3‑week program Jul 12–Aug 1 2026🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Tufts University Engineering Investigations Program
Boston MA
EngineeringArtsBusiness
Engineering design & hands‑on projects
💲 $5950 residential; $4425 commuter🗓 Application deadline May 1 2026 (rolling admissions)⏱ 2‑week sessions: Jul 5–17 and Jul 19–31 2026🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualBrown University – Leadership Institute (On‑Campus)
Providence, RI (on campus & online)
Law / Policy
Leadership & social justice
💲 $6,052 residential; $4,748 commuter🗓 Rolling until May 8 2026⏱ 2 weeks (on campus) or 4 weeks (online)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Harvard Pre‑College Program
Cambridge, MA (on campus)
Various academic topics (liberal arts, sciences)
💲 $6,100 program fee + $75 application fee🗓 Early Jan 7 2026; Regular Feb 11 2026; Late Apr 1 2026⏱ 2 weeks (three sessions)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualLaunchX Entrepreneurship Program
Online (global)
Business
Entrepreneurship & startup creation
💲 $6,495 USD (online program)🗓 Final deadline March 4 (multiple deadlines)⏱ 5 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Duke University Pre‑College Program
Durham NC
HumanitiesSTEM
Varied academic courses (STEM, humanities, etc.)
💲 $6050 residential; $3950 commuter (middle school) with $500 deposit🗓 Rolling applications until sessions fill; deposit due at registration⏱ 12‑day sessions: Jun 13–24🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
UVA Advance (University of Virginia Pre‑College Program)
Charlottesville, VA (residential)
College credit courses across disciplines
💲 $7,097 for VA residents; $14,975 for non-residents🗓 Mar 1 2026 (priority deadline for aid)⏱ 4 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Washington University in St. Louis – High School Summer Scholars
St. Louis, MO (on campus)
Various college courses
💲 $8,385 residential; $7,825 commuter (one course)🗓 Early Mar 2 2026; Regular Apr 1 2026⏱ 5 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualBrown Pre‑Baccalaureate Program (Online)
Online
College‑level courses (various)
💲 $8,973 (1 course); $17,935 (2 courses)🗓 Rolling until May 8 2026 (opens Jan 14 2026)⏱ 7 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Villanova University Pre‑College Summer Academy
Villanova PA
College credit courses & college preparation
💲 $8000 residential; $6000 commuter🗓 Application deadline Apr 6 2026; deposit due at acceptance⏱ 4‑week program Jul 1–29 2026
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP)
Philadelphia PA
Computer ScienceEngineeringSTEM
Engineering fields (computer science, nanotech, robotics, network science, etc.)
💲 $9250 program fee; $1500 deposit; balance due Jun 1 2026🗓 Final application deadline Feb 28 2026; priority Jan 31 2026⏱ 3‑week program Jul 12–31 2026🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Hampton University Pre‑College/Summer Bridge Program
Hampton VA
College preparation and academic courses
💲 Total cost $2795 (includes $500 deposit by Apr 1)🗓 Application deadline Apr 1 2026⏱ 5‑week residential program Jun 12–Jul 17 2026
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
NYU Precollege Program
New York, NY
Multiple academic courses across disciplines
💲 Tuition varies by credits; up to $16,016 for full-time (8 credits)🗓 International Mar 13 2026; Domestic Jun 15 2026⏱ 6 weeks
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
VirtualAlgoverse AI Research Program
Online; some in-person options
Computer Science
Artificial intelligence research
💲 Varies🗓 Varies⏱ Varies
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Open
VirtualLumiere Research Scholar Program
Online
Independent research across disciplines
💲 Varies🗓 Multiple cycles (year-round)⏱ Typically ~12 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualVeritas AI
Online
Computer Science
Artificial intelligence, machine learning
💲 Varies🗓 Multiple cohorts⏱ 2–10 weeks (depending on track)
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Open
VirtualPolygence
Online
Independent research projects across fields
💲 Varies🗓 Rolling admissions⏱ 3–6 months (10 one-on-one sessions)
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualInspirit AI Scholars
Online
Computer Science
Artificial intelligence & social impact
💲 Varies🗓 Multiple cohorts⏱ 2-week or 10-week sessions
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
VirtualHorizon Academic Research Program
Online
Academic research across disciplines
💲 Varies🗓 Multiple (Spring, Summer, Fall cohorts)⏱ 10-week seminars or 12–16-week labs
Apply / detailsCompetitionApplications Closed
VirtualAlphaStar Academy Summer Camps
Online & in-person (Silicon Valley)
Computer ScienceSTEM
Math, computer science & physics competitions
💲 Varies🗓 Varies⏱ Typically 2-week sessions
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualBlueStamp Engineering
Online & in-person (Silicon Valley)
Engineering
Engineering & hands-on project-building
💲 Varies🗓 Varies⏱ 6–8 week sessions (or shorter intensives)
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
VirtualPioneer Research Program (Pioneer Academics)
Online
Academic research across fields; earn credit
💲 Varies🗓 Multiple (Spring & Summer terms)⏱ 12–16 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualPrequel (formerly BETA Camp)
Online
Business
Entrepreneurship & project-building
💲 Varies🗓 Varies⏱ 4–8 week sessions
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualTeach Me Wall Street
Online
Business
Investing, personal finance & career prep
💲 Varies🗓 Varies⏱ 1–4 week boot camps
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Open
VirtualIndigo Research
Online
Independent research across disciplines
💲 Varies🗓 Rolling admissions⏱ 8–12 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualWorld Scholars Academy
Online
Computer ScienceEngineeringBiology / MedicineBusinessLaw / PolicySTEM
Business, medicine, law, engineering, computer science, math & international relations
💲 Varies🗓 Varies⏱ 2-week courses
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
VirtualThe Knowledge Society (TKS)
Online (global)
Emerging technologies & innovation
💲 Varies; financial aid available🗓 Varies (annual selection)⏱ 10 months
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
VirtualWolfram High School Summer Research Program
Hybrid (online & residential at selected sites)
Computational thinking & research
💲 Varies; scholarships available🗓 Typically March (varies by year)⏱ 2.5 weeks
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Michigan Math and Science Scholars
Ann Arbor, Michigan
STEM
Math, science
💲 $2,400🗓 Unspecified⏱ 2 weeks each session
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Brookhaven National Laboratory High School Research Program (HSRP)
Upton, NY
STEM
STEM / Scientific Research
💲 Free (student provides own transportation)🗓 March 20, 2026⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Roswell Park High School Summer Research Experience in Cancer (SURE-CAN)
Buffalo, NY
Biology / Medicine
Cancer Biology / Biomedical Research
💲 Free🗓 Check website (2026 applications closed)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Yau Mathcamp (SIMIS)
Shanghai, China
STEM
Mathematics
💲 Tiered fee structure; merit scholarships available based on exam results🗓 March 31, 2026⏱ ~4 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
COSMOS: California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science
Various UC Campuses, CA
STEM
Mathematics and Science (STEM)
💲 $5,518 (includes housing and meals; $46 application fee)🗓 February 6, 2026⏱ 4 weeks🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Research Experiences in Astronomy at CIERA for High School Students (REACH)
Evanston, IL
STEM
Astronomy / Astrophysics
💲 $2,500 (Core, 3 weeks); $1,500 additional for REACH Further extension (6 weeks total)🗓 Check website (2026 applications closed; results released late April)⏱ 3–6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Notre Dame Leadership Seminars
Notre Dame, IN
Humanities
Leadership / Humanities / Ethics / Global Issues
💲 Free (tuition, housing, and meals covered; $75 application fee)🗓 January 21, 2026⏱ 10 days🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Johns Hopkins Explore Engineering Innovation (EEI)
Baltimore, MD
Computer ScienceEngineeringSTEM
Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Materials Science)
💲 ~$6,140 (residential, 2-week session); commuter option available at lower cost🗓 Rolling through May 17, 2026⏱ 2–4 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Duke STAR (Summer Training in Academic Research)
Durham, NC
Biology / Medicine
Clinical Research / Pharmacology / Pediatric Medicine
💲 Free (stipend provided to all participants)🗓 January 2, 2026 (closed for 2026)⏱ 5 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
SPARC (Summer Program in Applied Rationality and Cognition)
Hayward, CA
STEM
Applied Rationality / Cognitive Science / Decision Theory / Statistics
💲 Free (room, board, and tuition fully covered)🗓 Check website (applications typically open January)⏱ 2 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
WPI Launch
Worcester, MA
EngineeringSTEM
Engineering / STEM
💲 $795🗓 April 30, 2026 (rolling; popular courses fill early)⏱ 1 week🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Stanford STaRS (Translational and Research Scholars)
Stanford, CA
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical Research / Translational Medicine / Lab Sciences
💲 Free🗓 Check website⏱ 8 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
National Youth Science Camp
Pocahontas County, WV
STEM
STEAM / Interdisciplinary Science
💲 Free (fully funded; 2 delegates selected per U.S. state)🗓 March 15, 2026⏱ ~3 weeks🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
VirtualScience Mentorship Institute (Sci-MI)
Virtual
Computer ScienceEngineeringBiology / MedicineSTEM
Neuroscience / Biology / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering
💲 Free🗓 Check website (2026 applications closed; apply for 2027)⏱ 5–6 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Berkeley Lab Experiences in Research (EinR)
Berkeley, CA
Computer ScienceSTEM
STEM / Data Science / Coding / Experimentation
💲 Paid internship — $500/week stipend (no cost to student)🗓 Check website (2026 applications closed; typically early spring)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Pediatrics Internship Program at Stanford (PIPS)
Stanford, CA
Biology / Medicine
Pediatrics / Biomedical Research / Medicine
💲 Free ($50 application fee; fee waiver available)🗓 February 23, 2026 (closed for 2026)⏱ 7 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
USC Neuro Scholars
Los Angeles, CA
Biology / Medicine
Neuroscience
💲 Free🗓 Open for 2026 (check website)⏱ ~3 months (bi-weekly meetings late May–August)🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
UT Southwestern STARS Summer Research Program
Dallas, TX
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical Research
💲 Free (stipend provided)🗓 January 20, 2026 (closed for 2026)⏱ 8 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
USC BUGS Jr. (Bridge UnderGraduate Science Jr.)
Los Angeles, CA
Biology / MedicineSTEM
Biomedical Science / Human Health Research
💲 Free ($800 stipend provided to all participants)🗓 April 24, 2026⏱ ~7 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
UPenn Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI)
Philadelphia, PA
Business
Management, Technology, Entrepreneurship
💲 $9,000 (tuition, room, board, activities) + $100 non-refundable application fee🗓 Priority: January 28, 2026; Final rolling decisions through April 29, 2026⏱ 3 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
VirtualHarvard Student Research Institute (SRI)
Virtual
Natural and Physical Sciences
💲 Free🗓 Opens April 1 (check website for 2026/2027 cycle)⏱ Summer (3–5 hrs/week scheduled + 5–6 hrs independent work)🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute (SHI)
Stanford, CA
Humanities
Humanities / Liberal Arts / Philosophy / Literature / History
💲 $8,850 (includes housing, meals, field trips, and daily activities)🗓 ~February 3, 2026 (closed for 2026)⏱ 3 weeks🎓 9th–11th grade
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
Various Locations
HumanitiesSocial SciencesSTEM
STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences (wide range of courses)
💲 $3,149–$7,501 (varies by course and site)🗓 Rolling enrollment (check website; enroll early for best course selection)⏱ 3 weeks per session🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Tufts Summer Research Experience
Medford, MA
EngineeringBiology / MedicineSTEM
Scientific Research (biology, chemistry, engineering, and related fields)
💲 $9,196 (commuter) / $11,790 (residential)🗓 Applications closed for 2026 (2027 information available in fall)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Open
Dartmouth Health High School Foundations Summer Internship
Lebanon, NH
Biology / Medicine
Healthcare careers; clinical and administrative rotations across departments
💲 Free (paid internship)🗓 Rolling (check dhwri.org; program begins late June)⏱ ~8 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Open
National Inventors Hall of Fame Leadership Intern (Camp Invention)
Various Locations
Social SciencesSTEM
STEM education, innovation, invention, intellectual property
💲 Free🗓 Rolling (summer; submit interest at invent.org)⏱ 1–2 weeks (varies by Camp Invention session)🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Draper High School Engineering Summer Internship
Cambridge, MA
EngineeringBiology / MedicineSTEM
Engineering and STEM applied to aerospace, defense, and biomedical problems
💲 Free (paid internship)🗓 Spring (check draper.com; typically March–April)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
UC Irvine Youth Science Fellowship Program
Irvine, CA
Biology / MedicineSTEM
Cancer research, biomedical sciences, laboratory techniques
💲 Free🗓 January (annual)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory High School Summer Internship
Princeton, NJ
EngineeringEnvironmentSTEM
Plasma physics, fusion energy, engineering research
💲 Free (paid stipend)🗓 Check website annually (not offered summer 2026; typically winter/spring deadline)⏱ ~10 weeks🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
PathMaker Scholars Cancer Research Program
Salt Lake City, UT
Biology / Medicine
Cancer research, biomedical sciences, laboratory research
💲 Free ($3,000–$4,000 stipend + housing + meals + travel provided)🗓 February (annual)⏱ 10 weeks🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Open
Los Alamos National Laboratory High School Co-op Internship
Los Alamos, NM
Computer ScienceEngineeringEnvironmentSTEM
STEM and administrative fields (nuclear science, engineering, cybersecurity, energy, environmental science)
💲 Free (paid $15–$16.41/hr)🗓 Rolling (year-round; check lanl.gov — northern New Mexico students only)⏱ Year-round (up to 40 hrs/wk in summer, 20 hrs/wk during school year)🎓 11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
UW Medicine Neuroscience Summer Scholars Program
Seattle, WA
EngineeringBiology / Medicine
Translational neuroscience, neural engineering, neurological surgery
💲 Free (paid stipend)🗓 December (annual; application period October–December)⏱ 8 weeks🎓 11th–12th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Open
Idaho National Laboratory High School Internship
Idaho Falls, ID
Computer ScienceEngineeringEnvironmentSTEM
Nuclear science, cybersecurity, energy, environmental science, engineering
💲 Free (paid $15–$16.41/hr)🗓 Rolling (check inl.gov; summer positions fill in early spring)⏱ 6–8 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Open
NASA High School Internship (OSTEM)
Various Locations
Computer ScienceEngineeringSTEM
STEM fields related to NASA missions (engineering, science, computer science, aeronautics)
💲 Free (paid stipend)🗓 Rolling by session (summer: ~February; fall: ~May; spring: ~September)⏱ 10 weeks (summer) or 16 weeks (fall/spring)🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Smithsonian NMNH High School Internship Program
Washington, DC
HumanitiesSTEM
Museum science, natural history, cultural collections (science and non-science museum work)
💲 Free (paid $5,600 stipend for the summer)🗓 March (annual; applications open in February)⏱ ~8 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience High School Internship
Jupiter, FL
Biology / Medicine
Neuroscience research (brain structure, function, development, advanced imaging techniques)
💲 Free (paid $14/hr)🗓 March (annual; Palm Beach/Martin County HS students only)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Open
US Agricultural Library (NAL) Internship
Beltsville, MD
STEM
Agricultural Science, Library Science
💲 Free (unpaid)🗓 Rolling⏱ Varies🎓 10th–12th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Open
VirtualJournal of Emerging Investigators (JEI)
Virtual
Business
Life Sciences, Experimental Physical Sciences
💲 Free🗓 Rolling⏱ 6–10 weeks (peer review process)🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Open
DNALC NYC Summer Camps (DNA Learning Center)
Brooklyn, NY
Biology / MedicineSTEM
Genomics, DNA Science, Molecular Biology
💲 Varies (need-based scholarships available)🗓 Rolling (spring)⏱ 1 week🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsCompetitionApplications Closed
VirtualNYAS Junior Academy
Virtual
STEM
STEM Innovation, Global Challenges
💲 Free🗓 July (annual)⏱ 10 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
Harvard HPREP (Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program)
Boston, MA
Biology / Medicine
Medicine, Health Sciences
💲 Free🗓 September (annual)⏱ 10 sessions (November–February)🎓 All grades
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Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS)
Tukwila, WA
EngineeringSTEM
Aerospace, Space Science, Engineering
💲 $1,850 (room and board for residency)🗓 December–January (annual)⏱ Online course (one semester) + 6-day residency🎓 10th–11th grade
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MIT MITES Saturdays (formerly SEED Academy)
Cambridge, MA
EngineeringSTEM
Engineering, STEM
💲 Free🗓 Summer (annual)⏱ 16 Saturdays per year (multi-year program)🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
YES for CURE (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute)
Boston, MA
Biology / MedicineSTEM
Cancer Research, Oncology, Biomedical Science
💲 Free (stipend provided)🗓 December (annual)⏱ 2.5 years🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
MERIT Health Leadership Academy
Baltimore, MD
Biology / MedicineSTEM
Health Sciences, Medicine, STEM
💲 Free (includes paid summer internships)🗓 Spring (annual)⏱ 3 years (weekly Saturdays + summer internships)🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Open
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Scholars Program
Various Locations
EngineeringSTEM
Aerospace, Engineering, Science, Technology
💲 Free (stipend provided)🗓 Rolling (winter–spring)⏱ 8–12 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Project SUCCESS at Harvard
Boston, MA
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical Research, Medicine
💲 Free (paid internship)🗓 February (annual)⏱ 7 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
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NCSSM Step Up to STEM
Durham, NC
STEM
Interdisciplinary STEM
💲 Free🗓 December–February (annual)⏱ 1 week🎓 9th grade
Apply / detailsCompetitionApplications Closed
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Various Locations
STEM
STEM Innovation, Community Problem-Solving
💲 Free🗓 September–October (annual)⏱ Academic year🎓 All grades
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VirtualAwesomeMath Summer Program
Virtual
STEM
Mathematics, Competition Math
💲 $1,275–$1,575 per 3-week session🗓 January–February (annual)⏱ 3 weeks per session (up to 3 sessions)🎓 All grades
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VirtualQCSYS / QSYS (Quantum Cryptography School for Young Students)
Virtual
STEM
Quantum Computing, Cryptography, Quantum Physics
💲 Free🗓 Spring (annual)⏱ 1 week🎓 All grades
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Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) at University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON, Canada
EngineeringSTEM
Engineering, STEM
💲 Varies (CAD)🗓 Spring (annual)⏱ 1 week
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Shad Canada
Various Locations
Business
STEAM, Entrepreneurship, Innovation
💲 ~$8,900 CAD (financial aid available)🗓 November–January (annual)⏱ 4 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Manhattan District Attorney High School Internship Program
New York, NY
Law / Policy
Criminal Justice, Law
💲 Free (paid — minimum wage)🗓 Spring (annual)⏱ 5 weeks🎓 10th–12th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Magee-Womens Research Institute High School Summer Internship
Pittsburgh, PA
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical Research, Women's Health
💲 Free ($1,800 stipend for income-eligible students)🗓 Late fall–early winter (annual)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 11th–12th grade
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QuarkNet Summer Research Program at Fermilab
Batavia, IL
STEM
Particle Physics
💲 Free🗓 January–February (annual)⏱ 6–7 weeks🎓 10th–12th grade
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New England Aquarium Teen Summer Internship
Boston, MA
EnvironmentSTEM
Marine Science, Ocean Conservation
💲 Free (paid position)🗓 March (annual)⏱ 7 weeks🎓 All grades
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Penn Museum Teen Internship (Bloomberg Arts Internship)
Philadelphia, PA
Humanities
Arts & Culture, Museum Studies
💲 Free (paid — $20+/hour)🗓 Spring (annual)⏱ 8 weeks summer; optional school-year continuation🎓 All grades
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New York Botanical Garden High School Explainer Program
Bronx, NY
Biology / MedicineEnvironmentSocial SciencesSTEM
Botany, Natural Science, Environmental Education
💲 Free (unpaid; OMNY transit cards provided)🗓 November (annual)⏱ One semester (125+ hours)🎓 All grades
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US Naval Research Laboratory Pathways High School Internship
Washington, DC
EngineeringSTEM
STEM, Engineering, Applied Science
💲 Free (paid — $4,000–$4,500 stipend)🗓 November (annual)⏱ 8 weeks🎓 All grades
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Richard Louie Memorial Internship for High School Students (Smithsonian)
Washington, DC
Arts
Asian Art, Museum Studies
💲 Free ($1,500 stipend upon completion)🗓 January–February (annual)⏱ 200 hours (within 1 year)🎓 All grades
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South Carolina Aquarium High School Intern Program
Charleston, SC
EnvironmentSocial SciencesSTEM
Marine Science, Aquarium Education, Conservation
💲 Free (paid — $10/hour during summer)🗓 November (annual)⏱ January–December (spring training + summer paid internship)🎓 11th grade
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Massachusetts Life Sciences Center High School Apprenticeship
Various, Massachusetts
Biology / Medicine
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Research
💲 Free (paid $17/hour, subsidized by MLSC)🗓 Rolling⏱ 6 weeks (full-time)🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Open
VirtualYouth Communication (YCteen) Teen Writing Internship
Virtual
HumanitiesArts
Journalism, Memoir, Creative Nonfiction
💲 Free (paid — $125 per published article)🗓 Rolling⏱ 6 weeks (summer) or semester-long🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsSummer ProgramApplications Closed
GrubStreet Teen Summer Writing Fellowship (YAWP)
Boston, MA
HumanitiesArts
Creative Writing, Fiction, Poetry, Memoir
💲 Free ($800 stipend upon completion)🗓 March (annual)⏱ 3 weeks🎓 10th–12th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
SDSC Research Experience for High School Students (REHS)
San Diego, CA
Computer ScienceSTEM
Computational Science, Computer Science, Data Science
💲 $2,000 program fee (scholarships available)🗓 March (annual)⏱ 8 weeks (10–20 hours/week)🎓 10th–12th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
Columbia University Science Honors Program (SHP)
New York, NY
Biology / MedicineSTEM
STEM — Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, CS
💲 $900/year (fee waivers available)🗓 April (annual)⏱ Academic year (Saturdays)🎓 All grades
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Eugene & Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy at City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Biology / Medicine
Biomedical Research, Cancer Biology, Immunology
💲 Free ($4,000 stipend)🗓 January–February (annual)⏱ 10 weeks🎓 11th grade
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National Space Club and Foundation Scholars Program Intern
Greenbelt, MD
Computer ScienceEngineeringSTEM
Space Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science
💲 Free🗓 March–April (annual)⏱ 6 weeks🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
ARISE at NYU Tandon (Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering)
Brooklyn, NY
EngineeringBiology / MedicineSTEM
STEM Research — Engineering, Biology, CS, Physics
💲 Free ($2,000 stipend upon completion)🗓 February (annual)⏱ 10 weeks🎓 10th–12th grade
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
AMNH Science Research Mentoring Program (SRMP)
New York, NY
Biology / MedicineHumanitiesSTEM
Natural History Research — Astrophysics, Genomics, Ecology, Paleontology
💲 Free (paid position)🗓 March (annual)⏱ Year-long (August–June)🎓 10th–11th grade
Apply / detailsInternshipApplications Closed
Army Educational Outreach High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP)
Various Locations
Computer ScienceEngineeringBiology / MedicineSTEM
STEM — Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science
💲 Free (educational stipend provided)🗓 February (annual)⏱ 8 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsResearchApplications Closed
VirtualStanford Cardiothoracic Surgery Summer Internship (CSSEC)
Virtual
Biology / Medicine
Cardiovascular Surgery, Anatomy
💲 $4,500 program fee (scholarships available)🗓 January–February (annual)⏱ 2 weeks🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsScholarshipApplications Closed
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Nationwide (US)
Social Sciences
Merit scholarship — academic achievement, leadership, community service
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically October 31 (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
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GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Nationwide (US)
Merit scholarship — leadership, drive, integrity, citizenship
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically January (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
Apply / detailsScholarshipApplications Open
The Gates Scholarship
Nationwide (US)
BusinessSocial SciencesSTEM
Need-based merit scholarship for minority students — STEM, business, education, or library science
💲 Free to apply🗓 September 15, 2026⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
Apply / detailsScholarshipApplications Closed
Coolidge Scholarship
Nationwide (US)
Law / Policy
Merit scholarship — leadership, academic excellence, civic virtue
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically March (annual)⏱ N/A
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Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Nationwide (US)
HumanitiesArtsSTEM
Merit scholarship for profoundly gifted students — original work in STEM, humanities, arts, music, or outside the box
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically February (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 All grades
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Live Más Scholarship (Taco Bell Foundation)
Nationwide (US)
Scholarship for students driven by passion — any field of interest
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically February (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 All grades
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Stuck at Prom Scholarship (Duck Tape)
Nationwide (US)
Arts
Creative scholarship — design prom attire made from Duck Tape
💲 Free to enter🗓 Typically May (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsScholarshipApplications Open
Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program
Nationwide (US)
Need-based merit scholarship for high-achieving students with financial need
💲 Free to apply🗓 November 11, 2026⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
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Cameron Impact Scholarship
Nationwide (US)
Merit scholarship — community impact, leadership, academic excellence
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically May 1 (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
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Elks Most Valuable Student (MVS) Scholarship
Nationwide (US)
Merit scholarship — scholarship, leadership, community activities
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically mid-November (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
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Burger King Scholars Program
Nationwide (US)
Need-based scholarship for high school seniors — students and BK employee dependents
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically December 15 (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
Apply / detailsScholarshipApplications Closed
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Nationwide (US)
Scholarship for African American students — academic excellence, leadership, service, financial need
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically November 1 priority / December 1 final (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
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Horatio Alger Scholarship
Nationwide (US)
Need-based scholarship for students who have overcome adversity — perseverance and integrity
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically October (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
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QuestBridge National College Match
Nationwide (US)
Full scholarship match for low-income, high-achieving students — any field of study
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically late September (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
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Dell Scholars Program
Nationwide (US)
Need-based scholarship for first-generation college students with determination to succeed
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically February (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
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Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)
Nationwide (US)
STEM
Original scientific research competition — all STEM fields
💲 Free to enter🗓 Typically November (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
Apply / detailsCompetitionApplications Open
Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Nationwide (US)
ArtsSTEM
Science communication video competition — explain a scientific concept creatively
💲 Free to enter🗓 September 15, 2026⏱ N/A🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsScholarshipApplications Closed
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarships
Nationwide (US)
Engineering
Engineering and technology scholarship for women and underrepresented groups
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically February (annual)⏱ N/A
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Hagan Scholarship
Nationwide (US)
Need-based merit scholarship for students from rural communities and small towns
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically December 1 (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
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BigFuture Scholarships (College Board)
Nationwide (US)
Scholarship program for high school students — multiple awards with varied criteria
💲 Free to apply🗓 Multiple deadlines (monthly and annual)⏱ N/A🎓 All grades
Apply / detailsScholarshipApplications Closed
Prudential Emerging Visionaries
Nationwide (US)
Youth scholarship for innovative community problem-solving — financial or social challenges
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically early November (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 All grades
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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Nationwide (US)
Law / Policy
Merit and need-based scholarship for minority students — leadership, civic engagement
💲 Free to apply🗓 Typically January (annual)⏱ N/A🎓 12th grade
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