# Columbia Programs for High School Students

Columbia pairs New York access with real research: neuroscience programs at the Zuckerman Institute, science honors courses that run through the school year, and pre-college programs across writing, business, and engineering.

For students in or near the city, the academic-year options are the quiet advantage — sustained weekly research beats a two-week summer camp on any application.

8 verified Columbia programs, 5 free. Official site: https://www.columbia.edu

## Programs (8 total)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Awards](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/columbia-scholastic-press) | Columbia University | $100 | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2026-08-31 |
| [BRAINYAC Youth Science Council](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/brainyac) | Columbia University Zuckerman Institute | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2026-11-30 |
| [Columbia Engineering SHAPE](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/columbia-engineering-shape) | Columbia University | $3,500 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-03 |
| [Columbia Model United Nations Conference and Exposition (CMUNCE)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/columbia-model-united-nations-conference-and-exposition-cmunce) | Columbia International Relations Council and Association | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-29 |
| [Columbia University Science Honors Program (SHP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/columbia-university-science-honors-program-shp) | Columbia University | $600 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-04-15 |
| [Columbia University PreCollege Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/columbia-university-precollege-programs) | Columbia University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-09-11 |
| [Columbia Science Honors Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/columbia-science-honors-program) | Columbia University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-04-15 |
| [International Politics & Human Rights](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/international-politics-human-rights) | Columbia University | Free | hybrid | All grades | Rolling |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Yes — ExtracurricularHub lists 8 verified Columbia programs open to high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. Columbia pairs New York access with real research: neuroscience programs at the Zuckerman Institute, science honors courses that run through the school year, and pre-college programs across writing, business, and engineering.

### Are any Columbia high school programs free?

Yes — 5 of the Columbia 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 Columbia deadlines are coming up soonest?

The next deadlines: Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Awards (August 31, 2026); Columbia University PreCollege Programs (September 11, 2026); Columbia Model United Nations Conference and Exposition (CMUNCE) (October 29, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the official Columbia page.

### How competitive are Columbia 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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