Blank Summer Institute for the Arts & Sciences (BSI)
Catalog organization: Belin-Blank Center, University of Iowa
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What Is Blank Summer Institute for the Arts?
The Blank Summer Institute for the Arts & Sciences (BSI) is an intensive one-week residential summer program run by the Belin-Blank Center for Iowa's most talented 7th- and 8th-grade students, who are nominated by their schools. Students live in a residence hall near the Blank Honors Center on the University of Iowa campus.
All current 7th- and 8th-grade students enrolled in Iowa are eligible for nomination, and students must be nominated by a school official to apply. Nominations open December 1, 2026, and all application materials are due online by February 2, 2027.
Blank Summer Institute for the Arts Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $400 |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 7–8 |
| Application deadline | February 2, 2027 |
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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