Summer Programs Still Accepting Applications

Every summer program here is still open: the application deadline hasn't passed, or admissions are rolling.

The list is sorted by closing date and updates automatically as deadlines pass — the programs at the top are the ones to move on first.

375 programs match this page; the 30 most relevant are featured below; 1 can be done online.

Featured programs

Browse 30 curated programs for high school students:

• Clark Scholars Program — Texas Tech: Elite summer research program for high school juniors and seniors. Gain hands-on STEM experience, earn a $750 stipend, and boost your college… — Deadline: February 16, 2026 (confirmed on the program's own page)
• American Legion Boys State — The American Legion: Premier week-long government simulation program where high school juniors create a mock state government. Free, highly selective, and one…
• LaunchX Entrepreneurship Program — LaunchX: Launch real startups at MIT-originated program. Summer accelerator with mentorship, funding, and launch support. — Deadline: August 12, 2026 (confirmed on the program's own page)
• PROMYS at Boston University — Boston University: Explore number theory in a 6-week immersive summer program for high schoolers. Build research skills, enhance college applications, and dive…
• Columbia University PreCollege Programs — Columbia University: Pre-college program at Columbia University for high school students focusing on real world experience in variety of classes at ivy league.
• Northwestern Center for Talent Development — Northwestern University: Advanced academic programs at Northwestern for gifted learners. Saturday, summer, and online enrichment options.
• Girls Who Invest Summer Intensive Program — Girls Who Invest: Highly selective free 4-week summer program placing high school girls and nonbinary students at top investment management firms for training… — Deadline: October 15, 2026 (confirmed on the program's own page)
• Mississippi Governor's School — Mississippi Arts Commission: Arts-focused residential summer program for MS students. — Cost: Free · Deadline: November 1, 2026 (confirmed on the program's own page)
• Cleveland Institute of Music Young Artist Program — Cleveland Institute of Music: Intensive music training at Cleveland Institute of Music. Lessons, chamber music, and orchestra for advanced pre-college musicians.
• Cornell Math Explorers Program — Cornell University: Boost math skills in this summer enrichment program for 9th-10th graders. Gain hands-on experience, enhance college applications, and explore…
• Virginia Governor's School Programs — State of Virginia: Transform your summer with Virginia Governor's School Programs! Free in-person leadership and STEM opportunities for 10th-11th graders to boost…
• MIT Women in Stem Research Program Pre-College Summer Program — MIT Women in Stem Research Program: Pre-college program at MIT Women in Stem Research Program for high school students focusing on stem.
• National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) - International Diplomacy — National Student Leadership Conference: Intensive summer program at prestigious university campuses focused on international diplomacy, global affairs, and negotiation. Students simulate… — Cost: $4,495 (confirmed on the program's own page)
• Best Delegate Model UN Institute — Best Delegate: Intensive Model UN training program teaching research, public speaking, and diplomacy skills. Programs available online and in-person for beginners…
• ArtCenter College of Design Pre-College Program — ArtCenter College of Design: Intensive pre-college art and design program at ArtCenter in Pasadena for high school students to explore industrial design, graphic design…
• Penn State Science-U STEM Camps — Penn State University: Immersive residential STEM camps at Penn State for middle and high school students covering robotics, cybersecurity, engineering, and life sciences…
• Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth (PTY) — Vanderbilt University: Summer and weekend academic enrichment programs at Vanderbilt for gifted K-12 students, offering fast-paced college-level courses in math…
• Weill Cornell Medicine Gateway to Medicine Program — Weill Cornell Medicine: Prestigious summer clinical immersion program at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City for high school students exploring medicine…
• Johns Hopkins Global Health Leaders Conference — Johns Hopkins University: Global health leadership conference at Johns Hopkins for high school students interested in medicine and public health. — Cost: $99 (confirmed on the program's own page)
• Johns Hopkins Pre-College Program — Johns Hopkins University: Pre-college programs at Johns Hopkins University for high school students in Baltimore.
• Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies — Stanford University: Pre-collegiate programs at Stanford University in humanities, bioscience, business, and social justice.
• Duke Summer Academy — Duke University: Pre-college program at Duke University for high school students focusing on stem.
• College Greenlight Free and Low Cost Pre-College Programs — Apply College Greenlight: Curated directory of free and low-cost pre-college programs for high school students seeking affordable summer opportunities.
• Aspen Music Festival and School - Young Artist Programs — Aspen Music Festival: Elite summer music programs in Colorado. Orchestra, chamber music, lessons.
• Frost Young Musicians Camp — University of Miami Frost School of Music: Summer intensive at top-ranked university music school. Unique program offering both classical and contemporary music training.
• UC Berkeley ATDP — UC Berkeley: Academic Talent Development Program for gifted students. — Deadline: March 23, 2026 (confirmed on the program's own page)
• Wake Forest University Summer Immersion — Wake Forest University: Academic immersion programs at Wake Forest. Pre-professional and academic exploration. — Cost: $3,500 (confirmed on the program's own page)
• Boston University Summer Challenge — Boston University: Academic summer programs at Boston University. Pre-college courses and campus experience.
• Broad Institute Scientific Internship Program — Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard: Research internship at world-leading genomics research institute. — Cost: Free · Deadline: March 20, 2026 (confirmed on the program's own page)
• Phillips Exeter Academy Summer — Phillips Exeter Academy: Summer at elite boarding school with Harkness method.

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