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Research Science Institute (RSI) — MIT / Center for Excellence in Education. Research, STEM, In-Person, Cambridge, MA. Grades 11. Deadline Dec 9, 2026. Free.
MITES Summer — Massachusetts Institute of Technology. STEM, Research, In-Person, Cambridge, MA. Grades 11. Deadline Feb 1, 2027. Free.
PROMYS — Boston University. Math, In-Person, Boston, MA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Feb 27, 2027. Up to $8,000 (free if household income <$80k).
HCSSiM — Hampshire College. Math, In-Person, Amherst, MA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Late April 2027. $7,208 (free if household income <$85k).
MathROOTS — MIT PRIMES. Math, In-Person, Cambridge, MA. Grades 9, 10. Deadline Mar 3, 2027. Free.
TASS (Telluride Summer Seminar) — Telluride Association. Humanities, In-Person, Various university campuses. Grades 10, 11. Deadline Not announced for 2027. Free — all costs covered.
Simons Summer Research Program — Stony Brook University. Research, STEM, In-Person, Stony Brook, NY. Grades 11. Deadline Feb 2027. No tuition (commuter) / ~$3,000 residential.
Summer Science Program (SSP) — SSP International. Research, STEM, In-Person, Multiple university campuses (US + global). Grades 11. Deadline Feb 2027. Need-blind (free for many; max ~$7,900).
Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) — Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard. Research, Medicine, In-Person, Cambridge, MA (Greater Boston area only). Grades 11. Deadline Jan 21, 2027. Free + $3,600 stipend.
NASA SEES Internship — NASA / UT Austin Center for Space Research. Research, STEM, Hybrid, Austin, TX (on-site) + Virtual. Grades 10, 11. Deadline Feb 22, 2027. $2,000 (scholarship available based on need).
MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute — MIT Lincoln Laboratory. CS, STEM, Hybrid, Cambridge, MA + Online. Grades 11. Deadline Apr 15, 2027. Free (income <$90k) / up to $2,350.
Carnegie Mellon SAMS — Carnegie Mellon University. STEM, In-Person, Pittsburgh, PA. Grades 11. Deadline Feb 28, 2027. Free.
COSMOS — CA Summer School for Math & Science — UC System (4 campuses). STEM, Research, In-Person, UC Davis, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Feb 8, 2027. ~$4,750 (aid available for CA students).
UIUC Young Scholars Program — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Research, STEM, In-Person, Urbana-Champaign, IL. Grades 10, 11, 12. Deadline Feb 15, 2027. Free (monetary award at program end).
MITES Semester (Online) — Massachusetts Institute of Technology. STEM, CS, Online, Online (national). Grades 11. Deadline Feb 1, 2027. Free.
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) — Yale University. Humanities, Business, STEM, In-Person, New Haven, CT. Grades 10, 11. Deadline January 7, 2027. ~$6,500 (need-based aid available).
Economics for Leaders (EFL) — Foundation for Teaching Economics. Business, Leadership, In-Person, Multiple universities nationwide. Grades 10, 11. Deadline Feb 15, 2027. Free (fully funded).
Bank of America Student Leaders — Bank of America. Business, Leadership, In-Person, Various US cities. Grades 11, 12. Deadline March 9, 2027. Free (paid ~$18/hr for 8 weeks).
Duke Pre-College Summer Programs — Duke University. STEM, Humanities, Medicine, In-Person, Durham, NC. Grades 10, 11, 12. Deadline May 15, 2027. ~$5,300–$7,800 (varies by session length).
UCSB Early Research Scholars Program — UC Santa Barbara. Research, STEM, In-Person, Santa Barbara, CA. Grades 9, 10, 11. Deadline March 2027. ~$5,400 (aid available for CA students).
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute — Stanford University. Humanities, In-Person, Stanford, CA. Grades 10, 11. Deadline February – March 2027. ~$7,100 (need-based aid available).
JHU Center for Talented Youth (CTY) — Johns Hopkins University. STEM, Math, Humanities, Hybrid, Multiple campuses + Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline May 15, 2027. $1,950 (online) to $9,000+ (residential).
Harvard Pre-College Program — Harvard University. STEM, Humanities, Business, In-Person, Cambridge, MA. Grades 11, 12. Deadline May 15, 2027. $6,100 (limited scholarships available).
Cornell Summer College — Cornell University. STEM, Humanities, Business, In-Person, Ithaca, NY. Grades 10, 11, 12. Deadline Jun 1, 2027. ~$12,000 for 3-week session.
Georgetown Pre-College Programs — Georgetown University. Humanities, Business, In-Person, Washington, D.C.. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline April 15, 2027. ~$7,500–$9,000.
Davidson Academy Online — Davidson Institute. STEM, Math, Humanities, Online, Online (national). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Jun 1, 2027. Free (profoundly gifted students only).
Rice University STEM Programs — Rice University. CS, STEM, In-Person, Houston, TX. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling — April 2027. Free (competitive) or ~$1,500–$3,500.
Cold Email Research Apprenticeships — Various universities. Research, STEM, In-Person, Various universities. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Apr 30, 2027. Free (most academic labs).
Canada/USA Mathcamp — Mathcamp. Math, In-Person, Champlain College, Burlington, VT (2026). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Feb 23, 2027. ~$5,500 (generous need-based aid; free for low-income families).
Stanford SIMR — Stanford University School of Medicine. Research, Medicine, In-Person, Stanford, CA (commuter only — Bay Area preference). Grades 11, 12. Deadline Feb 2027. Free ($50 application fee, waivable for families under $80k).
Clark Scholars Program — Texas Tech University. Research, STEM, In-Person, Lubbock, TX. Grades 11, 12. Deadline Feb 16, 2027. Free + $750 stipend + room & board.
Garcia Scholars Program — Stony Brook University. Research, STEM, In-Person, Stony Brook, NY. Grades 11, 12. Deadline ~Feb–Mar 2027. ~$5,500 (check official site for current pricing).
SUMaC (Stanford University Mathematics Camp) — Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. Math, Hybrid, Stanford, CA (residential) + Online. Grades 10, 11. Deadline ~Feb 2027. Online: ~$3,580 · Residential: ~$8,575 (need-based aid available).
Girls Who Code Pathways Program (Virtual) — Girls Who Code. CS, STEM, Humanities, Online, Virtual (online). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Early Feb 25 2027; General Apr 10 2027. Free.
Princeton University Laboratory Learning Program — Princeton University. Research, STEM, In-Person, Princeton, NJ (commuter). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Feb 15–Mar 15 2027. Free.
Lumos Fellows — Lumos Fellows. CS, STEM, Online, Virtual (online). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 14, 2027. Free to $3,500 (financial aid + merit scholarship).
Institute for Mathematics and Democracy High School Summer Research Program — Institute for Mathematics and Democracy. Math, Research, Online, Virtual (online). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 6 2027. Free.
Engineering Summer Program (ESP) – University of Wisconsin–Madison — Wisc. STEM, In-Person, Madison, WI (residential). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 2 2027 (applications); recommender deadline Mar 9 2027. Free (no cost).
Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP) — Fred Hutch. Research, Medicine, In-Person, Fred Hutch (Seattle, WA). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 13, 2027. Free (paid internship).
Seattle Children’s Research Training Program — Seattle Children’s. CS, Research, Medicine, In-Person, Seattle, WA (in-person). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Applications open Jan 5 2027; close Mar 8 2027 (letters due Mar 29). Free (participants receive $2,000 stipend).
Scripps Research High School Student Research Education Program — Scripps Research. Research, Medicine, In-Person, Scripps Research (La Jolla, CA). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 22, 2027. Free (stipend provided).
Wistar Institute High School Program in Biomedical Research — Wistar Institute. Research, Medicine, In-Person, Philadelphia, PA (commuter). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 20 2027 at 11:59 pm ET. Free (students receive $1,500 stipend).
UCSF AI4ALL Biomedical Data Science Internship — UCSF. CS, Research, STEM, Medicine, In-Person, San Francisco, CA (Mission Bay campus). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline March 2027 (exact date TBA). Free (unpaid internship).
Institute for Systems Biology High School Internship (Systems Education Experiences) — Institute for Systems Biology. Research, STEM, Medicine, Hybrid, Seattle, WA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 11 2027. Free (unpaid service or paid positions with stipend).
The Lundquist Institute High School Summer Training in Advanced Research (STAR) — The Lundquist Institute. CS, Research, Medicine, In-Person, Torrance, CA (on campus). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 30 2027 at 11:59 pm PT. Free; participants receive a stipend.
U-M Stamps School of Art & Design – Virtual Portfolio Prep — University of Michigan. CS, Research, Humanities, Online, Virtual (online). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Early Feb 1 2027; Final Mar 1 2027. $750.
Stevens Institute of Technology Pre-College Programs – One-Week — Stevens Institute of Technology. CS, STEM, Medicine, Hybrid, Hoboken, NJ (residential). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Priority Mar 16 2027; Final Jun 1 2027. $3,350.
Brown Environmental Leadership Lab – Florida Keys — Brown University. Research, Business, STEM, In-Person, Key Largo, FL. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling until May 8 2027. $4,708.
Stevens Institute of Technology Pre-College Programs – Two-Week — Stevens Institute of Technology. STEM, In-Person, Hoboken, NJ (residential). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Priority Mar 16 2027; Final Jun 1 2027. $4,950.
U-M Stamps School of Art & Design – Residential Portfolio Prep — University of Michigan. Humanities, In-Person, Ann Arbor, MI (residential). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Early Feb 1 2027; Final Mar 1 2027. $6,000.
Brown Environmental Leadership Lab – Rhode Island — Brown University. Research, Business, STEM, In-Person, Rhode Island. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling until May 8 2027. $6,274.
Brown Environmental Leadership Lab – Alaska — Brown University. Research, STEM, Business, In-Person, Anchorage, Alaska. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling until May 8 2027. $7,642.
Brown Experiential Education (BEE) – Barcelona — Brown University. CS, Research, Business, In-Person, Barcelona, Spain. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling until May 8 2027. $8,270.
Brown Experiential Education (BEE) – Oxford — Brown University. CS, Research, Humanities, In-Person, Oxford, England. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling until May 8 2027. $8,270.
James Madison University Summer Honors Institute — James Madison University. STEM, Business, Humanities, In-Person, Harrisonburg, VA (residential). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 1 2027. $1,500 (deposit $250).
Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Program – Architecture — Carnegie Mellon University. Humanities, In-Person, Pittsburgh, PA (on campus). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Early Feb 1 2027; Final Mar 1 2027. $10,744 residential; $8,253 commuter.
USC Summer Programs — University of Southern California. STEM, Humanities, In-Person, Los Angeles, CA (on campus). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline International Mar 13 2027; Domestic May 8 2027. $11,570 residential; $8,130 commuter.
Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Program – Design — Carnegie Mellon University. Humanities, In-Person, Pittsburgh, PA (on campus). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Early Feb 1 2027; Final Mar 1 2027. $12,204 residential; $8,862 commuter.
Columbia University Pre-College – NYC Residential — Columbia University. STEM, In-Person, New York, NY (residential). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Early registration Feb 2 2027; General Mar 2 2027. $12,454 per 3-week session (includes housing, dining, fees).
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Pre-College Program — Rhode Island School of Design. Humanities, In-Person, Providence RI. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Scholarship deadline Jan 30 2027; payment due Mar 11 2027. $12495 residential; $9595.
Howard University School of Business Pre-Business Program — Howard University. Business, In-Person, Washington DC. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Early deadline Mar 16 2027; regular Apr 3 2027. $2000 (includes housing, meals, instruction, site visits, gala).
Kean University Group Summer Scholars Research Program – 2-Week Session — Kean University. Research, STEM, In-Person, Union, NJ (commuter). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 6 2027. $3,000 final ($1,500 early commitment).
Morehouse College Summer Pre-College Program (Online) — Morehouse College. CS, STEM, Business, Humanities, Hybrid, Atlanta, GA (on campus). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Application opens Jan 5 2027; closes Mar 15 2027; decisions Apr 5 2027. $3,500 flat fee (up to three courses).
MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) Pre-College Summer Intensive — Maryland Institute College of Art. Humanities, In-Person, Baltimore, MD (residential and commuter). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Early deadline Jan 5 2027; Final Apr 30 2027. $3,850 per 2-week residential or $2,725 commuter; $7,700 4-week residential or $5,450 commuter.
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes (Online) — Stanford University. STEM, Humanities, Online, Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling applications (application opens Feb 17 2027; final deadline Apr 16 2027). $3200 per online course.
UT Austin High School Research Academy (HSRA) — University of Texas at Austin. Research, STEM, In-Person, Austin TX. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Application deadline Mar 22 2027. $4000; $400 deposit due upon acceptance.
Smith College Summer Science & Engineering Program (SSEP) — Smith College. STEM, In-Person, Northampton MA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline May 1, 2027 (domestic). $4985 per 2-week session; $9970 for both sessions; deposit $1246 per session.
Smith College Creative Writing Workshop — Smith College. Humanities, In-Person, Northampton MA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline May 1, 2027. $4985; deposit $1246.
Smith College Sustainable Futures Program — Smith College. CS, STEM, In-Person, Northampton MA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline May 1, 2027. $4985; deposit $1246.
Smith College Theatre Program — Smith College. Humanities, In-Person, Northampton MA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline May 1, 2027. $4985; deposit $1246.
Smith College Women, Gender & Representation — Smith College. Humanities, In-Person, Northampton MA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline May 1, 2027. $4985; deposit $1246.
Kean University Group Summer Scholars Research Program – 4-Week Session — Kean University. Research, STEM, In-Person, Union, NJ (commuter). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 6 2027. $5,000 final ($3,000 early commitment).
Brown University – Summer@Brown (On-Campus) — Brown University. STEM, In-Person, Providence, RI (on campus). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling until May 8 2027 (applications open Jan 14 2027). $5,786 residential; $4,482 commuter.
Maine College of Art & Design (MECA) Pre-College Program — Maine College of Art & Design. CS, Humanities, In-Person, Portland ME. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Priority & scholarship deadline Feb 2 2027; application deadline Apr 15 2027; payment due May 1 2027. $5300 (single room) or $4800 (shared); includes tuition, supplies, room & board.
Tufts University Engineering Investigations Program — Tufts University. STEM, Humanities, In-Person, Boston MA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Application deadline May 1 2027 (rolling admissions). $5950 residential; $4425 commuter.
Brown University – Leadership Institute (On-Campus) — Brown University. Business, Hybrid, Providence, RI (on campus & online). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling until May 8 2027. $6,052 residential; $4,748 commuter.
LaunchX Entrepreneurship Program — LaunchX. Business, Humanities, Online, Online (global). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 4, 2027. $6,495 USD (online program).
UVA Advance (University of Virginia Pre-College Program) — University of Virginia. STEM, In-Person, Charlottesville, VA (residential). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 1 2027 (priority deadline for aid). $7,097 for VA residents; $14,975 for non-residents.
Washington University in St. Louis – High School Summer Scholars — Washington University in St. Louis. STEM, Hybrid, St. Louis, MO (on campus). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Early Mar 2 2027; Regular Apr 1 2027. $8,385 residential; $7,825 commuter (one course).
Brown Pre-Baccalaureate Program (Online) — Brown University. STEM, Online, Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling until May 8 2027 (opens Jan 14 2027). $8,973 (1 course); $17,935 (2 courses).
Villanova University Pre-College Summer Academy — Villanova. STEM, In-Person, Villanova PA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Application deadline Apr 6 2027; deposit due at acceptance. $8000 residential; $6000 commuter.
Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) — University of Pennsylvania. CS, STEM, In-Person, Philadelphia PA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Final application deadline Feb 28 2027; priority Jan 31 2027. $9250 program fee; $1500 deposit; balance due Jun 1 2026.
Hampton University Pre-College/Summer Bridge Program — Hampton University. STEM, In-Person, Hampton VA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Application deadline Apr 1 2027. Total cost $2795 (includes $500 deposit by Apr 1).
NYU Precollege Program — NYU. STEM, Hybrid, New York, NY. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline International Mar 13 2027; Domestic Jun 15 2027. Tuition varies by credits; up to $16,016 for full-time (8 credits).
Algoverse AI Research Program — Algoverse AI Research. CS, Research, Humanities, Hybrid, Online; some in-person options. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Varies. Varies.
Lumiere Research Scholar Program — Lumiere Education. Research, Online, Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Multiple cycles (year-round). Varies.
Veritas AI — Veritas AI. CS, Humanities, Online, Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Multiple cohorts. Varies.
Polygence — Polygence. Research, Online, Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling admissions. Varies.
Inspirit AI Scholars — Inspirit AI. CS, Humanities, Online, Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Multiple cohorts. Varies.
Horizon Academic Research Program — Horizon Academic. Research, Online, Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Multiple (Spring, Summer, Fall cohorts). Varies.
AlphaStar Academy Summer Camps — AlphaStar Academy. CS, Math, STEM, Hybrid, Online & in-person (Silicon Valley). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Varies. Varies.
BlueStamp Engineering — BlueStamp Engineering. STEM, Hybrid, Online & in-person (Silicon Valley). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Varies. Varies.
Pioneer Research Program (Pioneer Academics) — Pioneer Academics. Research, Online, Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Multiple (Spring & Summer terms). Varies.
Prequel (formerly BETA Camp) — Prequel. Business, Online, Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Varies. Varies.
Teach Me Wall Street — Teach Me Wall Street. Business, Online, Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Varies. Varies.
Indigo Research — Indigo Research. Research, Online, Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling admissions. Varies.
World Scholars Academy — World Scholars Academy. CS, Math, STEM, Medicine, Business, Humanities, Online, Online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Varies. Varies.
The Knowledge Society (TKS) — The Knowledge Society. Business, Online, Online (global). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Varies (annual selection). Varies; financial aid available.
Wolfram High School Summer Research Program — Wolfram. Research, Hybrid, Hybrid (online & residential at selected sites). Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Typically March (varies by year). Varies; scholarships available.
Michigan Math and Science Scholars — University of Michigan. Math, STEM, In-Person, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Unspecified. $2,400.
Ross Mathematics Program — Ohio Dominican University. Math, In-Person, Columbus, OH. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 2027 (expected). $6,500 (need-based aid available).
Boston University RISE — Boston University. Research, STEM, In-Person, Boston, MA. Grades 11. Deadline Feb 2027 (expected). $6,000 (need-based aid available).
Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program — The Jackson Laboratory. Research, STEM, In-Person, Bar Harbor, ME. Grades 11, 12. Deadline Jan 2027 (expected). Free + stipend.
NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) — National Institutes of Health. Research, STEM, In-Person, Bethesda, MD (and other NIH campuses). Grades 11, 12. Deadline Feb 2027 (expected). Free + stipend.
Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program — The Rockefeller University. Research, STEM, In-Person, New York, NY. Grades 10, 11, 12. Deadline Jan 2027 (expected). Free + stipend.
MSK HOPP Summer Student Program — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Research, STEM, In-Person, New York, NY. Grades 11, 12. Deadline Feb 2027 (expected). Free + stipend.
Princeton Summer Journalism Program — Princeton University. Humanities, Leadership, Hybrid, Princeton, NJ. Grades 11. Deadline Mar 2027 (expected). Free (all expenses covered).
MIT MOSTEC — Massachusetts Institute of Technology. STEM, Research, Online, Online + MIT conference. Grades 11. Deadline Feb 1, 2027. Free.
Perimeter Institute ISSYP — Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. STEM, Hybrid, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada + online. Grades 11, 12. Deadline Mar 2027 (expected). Free (in-person: travel not covered).
Iowa Young Writers' Studio — University of Iowa. Humanities, Arts, In-Person, Iowa City, IA. Grades 10, 11, 12. Deadline Feb 2027 (expected). $2,800 (need-based aid available).
Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshop — Kenyon College. Humanities, Arts, In-Person, Gambier, OH. Grades 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling until sessions fill. $3,495 (need-based aid available).
Notre Dame Leadership Seminars — University of Notre Dame. Leadership, Humanities, In-Person, Notre Dame, IN. Grades 11. Deadline Feb 2027 (expected). Free (tuition, room and board covered).
UC Santa Cruz Science Internship Program (SIP) — University of California, Santa Cruz. Research, STEM, Hybrid, Santa Cruz, CA. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 2027 (expected). $4,500 (need-based aid available).
Naval Academy Summer STEM Program — United States Naval Academy. STEM, Leadership, In-Person, Annapolis, MD. Grades 9, 10, 11. Deadline Mar 2027 (expected). $750.
West Point Summer Leaders Experience — United States Military Academy at West Point. Leadership, STEM, In-Person, West Point, NY. Grades 11. Deadline Mar 2027 (expected). $750.
SPARC — Summer Program on Applied Rationality and Cognition. Math, STEM, In-Person, California (Bay Area). Grades 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 2027 (expected). Free.
Stanford AI4ALL — Stanford University. STEM, Research, In-Person, Stanford, CA. Grades 9, 10. Deadline Feb 2027 (expected). Sliding scale, free for many admitted students.
Carleton Summer Liberal Arts Institute — Carleton College. Humanities, STEM, In-Person, Northfield, MN. Grades 11. Deadline Mar 2027 (expected). Free (tuition, room and board covered).
Kode With Klossy — Kode With Klossy. STEM, Hybrid, Multiple US cities + online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Mar 2027 (expected). Free.
Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program — American Fisheries Society. Research, STEM, In-Person, Placements across the US. Grades 10, 11, 12. Deadline Feb 2027 (expected). Free + $3,000 stipend.
City of Hope Roberts Summer Student Academy — City of Hope. Research, STEM, In-Person, Duarte, CA. Grades 11, 12. Deadline Feb 2027 (expected). Free + stipend.
AwesomeMath Summer Program — AwesomeMath. Math, Hybrid, Multiple US campuses + online. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling until sessions fill. $4,900 residential / $2,300 online.
Barnard Pre-College Programs — Barnard College, Columbia University. Humanities, STEM, Leadership, Hybrid, New York, NY. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling until sessions fill. $5,500 – $11,000 depending on session.
National Student Leadership Conference — NSLC. Leadership, STEM, Humanities, In-Person, Multiple US campuses + Oxford, UK. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Deadline Rolling until sessions fill. $3,795 – $4,595 depending on site.
LEDA Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute — Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America. Leadership, Humanities, In-Person, Princeton, NJ and New Haven, CT. Grades 11. Deadline Dec 2026 (expected). Free.
UCSB Research Mentorship Program (RMP) — UC Santa Barbara. Research, STEM, In-Person, Santa Barbara, CA. Grades 10, 11. Deadline Mar 2027 (expected). ~$5,600 commuter · ~$13,300 residential.

Events and competitions

NASA Space Apps Challenge — NASA. Hackathon, Global — local events + online. Oct 2027 (2026 event ran Oct 3–5). Free.
Hack Club Hackathons (100+) — Hack Club. Hackathon, In-Person across US + Online. Year-round. Free.
HackMIT Blueprint — MIT. Hackathon, In-Person — Cambridge, MA. October 2026. Free.
Major League Hacking (MLH) — MLH. Hackathon, In-Person + Online. Year-round (200+ events). Free.
PennApps — University of Pennsylvania. Hackathon, In-Person — Philadelphia, PA. Fall 2027 — dates not yet announced. Free.
Regeneron Science Talent Search — Society for Science. Competition, In-Person (DC finals) after selection. Finalists announced March 2027. Free.
Regeneron ISEF — Society for Science. Competition, In-Person (rotating city). International fair: May 2027. Free after regional qualification.
USACO (USA Computing Olympiad) — USACO. Competition, Online (from home). Dec 2026, Jan & Feb & Mar 2027. Free.
AMC 10/12 → AIME → USAMO — Mathematical Association of America. Competition, In-Person at your school. AMC: Nov 2026 · AIME: Feb 2027. Free (school fee, often waived).
WAICY — World AI Competition for Youth — WAICY. Competition, Online + global finals. 2027 season — not yet announced. Free.
Kaggle Competitions — Google / Kaggle. Competition, Online. Year-round. Free.
Breakthrough Junior Challenge — Breakthrough Prize Foundation. Award, Online — 3-minute video submission. Submissions: expected spring – summer 2027. Free.
Davidson Fellows Scholarship — Davidson Institute. Award, Online (written submission). Research ongoing · Submit: Feb 2027. Free.
JSHS — Junior Science & Humanities Symposium — US Army, Navy, Air Force. Conference, In-Person regional + national. National finals: Apr 2027. Free.
Conrad Innovation Summit — Conrad Challenge. Conference, In-Person finals + online prelims. Finals: April 2027. Free to enter.
MIT THINK Scholars Program — MIT. Competition, Online + MIT campus visit. Project mentorship: Jan – May 2027. Free.
Congressional App Challenge — US House of Representatives. Competition, Online — by congressional district. Submissions: June – Oct 2026. Free.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program — Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Award, Online. Applications: Aug – Oct 2026. Free.
Physics Olympiad (F=ma → USAPhO) — American Association of Physics Teachers. Competition, In-Person at your school. F=ma: Jan 2027 · USAPhO: Mar 2027. Small registration fee.
USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) — Center for Excellence in Education. Competition, In-Person at your school. Open Exam: Feb 2027 · Semifinals: Mar 2027. Small registration fee.