# Caltech Programs for High School Students

Caltech's high school footprint is small and quantitative: the Caltech-Harvey Mudd Math Competition and the Young Engineering and Science Scholars research program.

Selection is tiny and technical — a Caltech line is pure STEM signal with zero prestige inflation.

4 verified Caltech programs, 2 free. Official site: https://www.caltech.edu

## Programs (4 total)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Caltech Signature Award for Innovation](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/caltech-signature-award) | California Institute of Technology | Free | virtual | Grades 10–12 | 2027-02-01 |
| [Caltech YESS Summer Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/caltech-yess) | Caltech | $700 | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2027-03-01 |
| [Caltech InnoWorks Academy](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/caltech-innoworks-academy) | Caltech | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-01 |
| [Caltech Harvey Mudd Math Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/caltech-harvey-mudd-math) | Caltech & Harvey Mudd | $20 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-24 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Caltech offer programs for high school students?

Yes — ExtracurricularHub lists 4 verified Caltech programs open to high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. Caltech's high school footprint is small and quantitative: the Caltech-Harvey Mudd Math Competition and the Young Engineering and Science Scholars research program.

### Are any Caltech high school programs free?

Yes — 2 of the Caltech programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Funded programs are often the most selective, so apply early and to more than one.

### Which Caltech deadlines are coming up soonest?

The next deadlines: Caltech Harvey Mudd Math Competition (January 24, 2027); Caltech Signature Award for Innovation (February 1, 2027); Caltech YESS Summer Program (March 1, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the official Caltech page.

### How competitive are Caltech programs?

It varies widely within one organization — flagship selective programs sit alongside broad-access options. Read each listing's eligibility, and treat the selective ones as reach applications: apply to several programs across organizations rather than betting a summer on one.

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