Summer 2027 For high school students

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Program factsDrexel University Summer InstitutesRemoveUSC Summer ProgramsRemoveWashington University in St. Louis High School Summer ProgramsRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteMarch 12, 2027 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official site
CostUnconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: $7,617; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $885–$12,135; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Program-specific full scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The separate NAIOP-Drexel real-estate program funded all accepted students; this does not mean all Summer Institutes offer aid.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Need-based Arts & Sciences scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Available to domestic and international students; amount varies and excludes travel, books/supplies, personal costs, computer, and Wi-Fi.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): Common design-program registration deposits: $300–$500. Deposit amount, refundability, and whether it is credited to tuition differ by institute.; Program-specific full scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The separate NAIOP-Drexel real-estate program funded all accepted students; this does not mean all Summer Institutes offer aid.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Nonrefundable application fee: $85; Nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $1,000. Applied to the total program cost.; Course materials and academic field trips: $300; Program fee: $350. Covers on-campus social activities and off-campus recreational trips.; Room and board (residential): $3,575. Shared residence hall room and three meals a day; residential participants only.; Health center fee: $104; I-20 administration fee (international): $370. For students needing an F-1 visa and/or an I-20.; Student health insurance (international): $286; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Selective Arts & Sciences program application fee: $50. Nonrefundable; waivable for listed financial-hardship criteria. Registration-only programs may not charge it.; Post-admission enrollment deposit: $500. Nonrefundable for Summer Launch, Institutes, and Summer Scholars and deducted from total cost.; Optional 2026 commuter lunch plan for Summer Scholars: $375. Residential Scholars pricing includes room and meals.; Need-based Arts & Sciences scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Available to domestic and international students; amount varies and excludes travel, books/supplies, personal costs, computer, and Wi-Fi.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteGrades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteGrades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibilityRequirement: Open to grades 9–12Requirement: Open to grades 10–12; Requirement: Must have completed at least ninth grade by the start of the program; Requirement: Pursuing a rigorous high school curriculum; Requirement: International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS 7, Duolingo 120) or obtain a waiverCitizenship: Domestic and international eligibility varies by program; Arts & Sciences accepts international applicants subject to English and immigration requirements; Residency: National/international for many academic programs; Residency: St. Louis-area residency required for several paid research and environmental programs; Residency: Rural eligibility required for Rural Scholars Academy; Requirement: Select a specific WashU program and meet its grade, academic, course, location, and schedule requirements; Requirement: Summer Scholars applicants are current juniors/rising seniors; Requirement: Summer Institute and Launch applicants generally enter grades 10-12 depending on program; Requirement: Course prerequisites apply to some credit-bearing offerings; Requirement: International applicants may need English-proficiency and visa documentation; Exclusion: No single grade, residence, price, or application rule covers the whole umbrella; Exclusion: Local internships and field programs may exclude non-St. Louis-area applicants; Exclusion: Participation does not guarantee WashU undergraduate admission or admissions advantage; Exclusion: Credit transfer and high-school-credit recognition are controlled by the receiving school
Session dates or durationCatalog terms: 1–4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 1–8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn person / OnlineIn personIn person / Online / Hybrid
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
LocationPhiladelphia, Drexel University and Philadelphia-area field sites; selected online programsLos Angeles, CASt. Louis, Missouri, Program-specific local field sites
Selection and applicationSelection: Varies from registration-based/rolling to competitive review. Examples use capacity limits, transcript review, academic preparation, recommendations, and first-come acceptance; no umbrella admit rate exists. Application materials: Zero, one, or two teacher/professional recommendations depending on institute; Portfolio or course-prerequisite evidence only when specifiedSelection: Rolling admission based on academic preparation, essay, recommendation, transcript, and course capacity; popular classes can fill early. Application materials: 300-500-word essay; One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or mentorSelection: Selectivity ranges from registration-based online courses to holistic selective residential programs and competitive paid research. WashU does not publish one umbrella application count, acceptance rate, capacity, waitlist, or rubric; each linked unit controls its process. Application materials: For selective Arts & Sciences programs: short essays, $50 fee or qualifying waiver, transcript, and one teacher recommendation; Separate local-residency, research, portfolio, financial, rural, or employment materials for other WashU programs
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    Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies

    Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes — Innovation and Entrepreneurship

    A two-week live online, noncredit Stanford Pre-Collegiate course for grades 9–11 covering design thinking, marketing, product development, business models and a team startup project.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $3,200; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 15, 2026; Ends July 17, 2026; 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies describes holistic selective admission. Applicants rank courses, and availability and fit affect assignment; no course-specific acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Partial and full awards; open to domestic and international applicants.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Admissions application fee: $65. Fee waivers available if qualifications are met.; Course-specific materials: Up to $100. Only some courses require readers or textbooks.; Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Partial and full awards; open to domestic and international applicants.; Financial aid application fee: $60. Only for aid applicants; waivers available.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Be older than 13 and younger than 19 during the program dates

    Selection and application: Selection: Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies describes holistic selective admission. Applicants rank courses, and availability and fit affect assignment; no course-specific acceptance rate is published.

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    Stevens Institute of Technology

    Stevens Pre-College Programs

    Umbrella portfolio of competitive Stevens residential, college-credit, commuter, and virtual pre-college programs for rising grades 10-12 across engineering, computing, science, and business.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $3,350–$4,950; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 5, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 1–2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Hoboken, NJ
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Highly competitive umbrella admission based on academics, demonstrated interest, short responses, course fit, prerequisites, capacity, and complete application materials.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based Pre-College scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited; students indicate interest on the application and submit an aid application with W-2 and tax return information.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Pre-College application: $0; Need-based Pre-College scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited; students indicate interest on the application and submit an aid application with W-2 and tax return information.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Highly competitive umbrella admission based on academics, demonstrated interest, short responses, course fit, prerequisites, capacity, and complete application materials.

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    The Ohio State University Stone Laboratory / Ohio Sea Grant

    Stone Laboratory Summer Courses

    Course-specific field science study at Ohio State's Stone Laboratory on Lake Erie, including selected undergraduate-credit paths for high-school students.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Put-in-Bay, OH
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Up to grade 12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Select a current course that explicitly permits high-school applicants and meet every course prerequisite; Submit the course/path-specific application, required PDF documents, standardized-test fields, and recommendation forms; If age 16 or older, submit Ohio State vaccination documentation; Arrange ferry travel, arrival, housing and meals as applicable, books and supplies, weather-appropriate field clothing, and all course-specific safety items; Attend the full course and complete its lectures, labs, fieldwork, assignments, exams, projects, conduct, and academic-integrity requirements

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Approval is course- and applicant-specific. Stone Lab does not publish one umbrella capacity, acceptance rate, high-school quota, or guaranteed enrollment timeline.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Stone Lab scholarship assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requirements and awards vary. The 2026 non-OSU/high-school deadline was March 31 and has passed; non-degree admission and the application fee or approved waiver were required by the deadline.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Ohio State non-degree admission application fee for a new non-OSU/high-school credit student: $60. Ordinarily applies if the accepted student has never enrolled at Ohio State and is required for scholarship consideration; confirm waiver and applicant-specific billing.; Stone Lab laboratory or course fees: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The 2026-27 registrar table lists an $80 Stone Lab lab fee for specified courses, but fee applicability and other course charges vary.; Stone Lab room charges: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Course- and stay-specific; billed separately where applicable.; Stone Lab meal charges: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Course- and stay-specific; billed separately where applicable.; Stone Lab scholarship assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requirements and awards vary. The 2026 non-OSU/high-school deadline was March 31 and has passed; non-degree admission and the application fee or approved waiver were required by the deadline.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Apply through the undergraduate-credit-for-high-school-student path, not a college, graduate, REU, job, or workshop path unless separately eligible; Requirement: Select a current course that explicitly permits high-school applicants and meet every course prerequisite; Requirement: Submit the course/path-specific application, required PDF documents, standardized-test fields, and recommendation forms; Requirement: If accepted and new to Ohio State, complete non-degree undergraduate admission, account activation, fee or waiver, acceptance, and registration steps; Requirement: Complete the Financial Responsibility Statement and all billed tuition and fees by the applicant-specific deadlines; Requirement: If age 16 or older, submit Ohio State vaccination documentation; Requirement: Arrange ferry travel, arrival, housing and meals as applicable, books and supplies, weather-appropriate field clothing, and all course-specific safety items; Requirement: Attend the full course and complete its lectures, labs, fieldwork, assignments, exams, projects, conduct, and academic-integrity requirements; Exclusion: Assuming every Stone Lab course or workshop accepts high-school students; Exclusion: Using REU, graduate, educator, noncredit-workshop, employment, or current-OSU application instructions for the high-school credit path; Exclusion: Treating the umbrella applications-open statement as confirmation that a selected course has seats; Exclusion: Relying on stale 2023 dates in the FAQ or assuming 2026 scholarship dates recur; Exclusion: Assuming one tuition, fee, duration, prerequisite, credit count, housing plan, meal plan, or arrival schedule applies to all courses; Exclusion: Arriving without required books, supplies, ferry planning, vaccination documentation when applicable, or enrollment completion; Exclusion: Assuming Ohio State credit automatically transfers to a high school or another college, or guarantees a grade, scholarship, recommendation, research placement, publication, admission, or job

    Selection and application: Selection: Approval is course- and applicant-specific. Stone Lab does not publish one umbrella capacity, acceptance rate, high-school quota, or guaranteed enrollment timeline. Application materials: Recommendation forms submitted separately by the required recommenders using business email addresses; Financial Responsibility Statement, vaccination documentation for age 16 or older, billing, housing, meals, health, emergency, accessibility, travel, ferry, conduct, media, safety, and course forms as applicable

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    University of Alabama Styslinger College of Engineering

    Student Introduction to Engineering (SITE)

    Six-day, five-night University of Alabama engineering camps run June 7-12 and June 21-26, 2027; registration opens February 1 and costs $1,250 plus an unspecified registration fee.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $1,250 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 7, 2027; Ends June 26, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Tuscaloosa, AL
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Capacity-limited paid registration; the 2026 event reached full status. No competitive acceptance rate or selection rubric is published on the current pages.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Optional early drop-off the day before camp: $150 (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Incoming freshmen are also eligible; Requirement: Interest in science, math, engineering or computer science

    Selection and application: Selection: Capacity-limited paid registration; the 2026 event reached full status. No competitive acceptance rate or selection rubric is published on the current pages.

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    The National WWII Museum

    Student Leadership Academy

    New Orleans leadership and history academy for current high-school students aged 16+, July 12–16, 2027. Accepted participants receive coverage of the $1,840 programme cost; optional university credit costs approximately $875 extra.

    Application deadline
    January 22, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 12, 2027; Ends July 16, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    New Orleans, LA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    Minimum age 16

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: 2027 accepted-participant programme scholarship: $1,840. All accepted participants receive coverage of the programme cost; optional university credit and travel to New Orleans are separate.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: 2027 accepted-participant programme scholarship: $1,840. All accepted participants receive coverage of the programme cost; optional university credit and travel to New Orleans are separate.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Be 16 or older at the time of the program

    Selection and application: Selection: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.

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    • STEM
    • Internship

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE)

    SARE combines biomedical research and tutoring for eligible high-school students; its published 2026 dates and $3,000 completion stipend are historical.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 22, 2026; Ends August 13, 2026; 8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Baltimore, MD
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: Completion stipend: $3,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Household income not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty limit, adjusted for household size; Meet an additional criterion, such as being first-generation college or attending (or being zoned for) a high school where most students are low-income; other extenuating circumstances are also considered

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Household income not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty limit, adjusted for household size; Requirement: Meet an additional criterion, such as being first-generation college or attending (or being zoned for) a high school where most students are low-income; other extenuating circumstances are also considered

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    • STEM

    Johns Hopkins University Office of Summer and Intersession Programs

    Summer at Hopkins Pre-College Psychology and Brain Sciences (2026 offerings)

    Two-week, one-credit online neuroscience and psychology courses; all 2026 sessions ended and 2027 offerings are unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,950; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 22, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Applicants had to meet published academic criteria and course capacity; Johns Hopkins did not publish an acceptance rate for these courses.

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 Dean’s Fellowship Award for online Pre-College Programs: Up to $950. Need-based; expected average award $500.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 application fee (non-refundable): $85; 2026 Dean’s Fellowship Award for online Pre-College Programs: Up to $950. Need-based; expected average award $500.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Successfully complete 9th grade before the program starts; Requirement: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants had to meet published academic criteria and course capacity; Johns Hopkins did not publish an acceptance rate for these courses.

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    • Pre-college

    Musiker Discovery Programs, Inc. (Summer Discovery)

    Summer Discovery High School Pre-College Programs

    Rolling-admission 2-6 week pre-college enrichment for grades 9-12 at 15+ campuses; Summer 2027 applications open August 25, 2026 and prices vary widely by campus.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 2–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Eugene, New Haven, Los Angeles, Hanover, Ann Arbor, Washington, Berkeley, Austin, Santa Barbara, Vancouver, Oxford, Cambridge, OR, CT, CA, NH, MI, DC, TX
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Qualified students are admitted first come on a rolling basis until program, course and housing capacity fills. Highly specialized partner programs may have additional selection rules.

    Financial aid: Limited scholarship assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Provided primarily through mentoring organizations. (2027 cycle)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Application fee (non-refundable): $100. Not applied toward tuition.; International Registration Fee for students living outside the U.S.: $239–$379. $379 for residential students and $239 for commuter students; includes U.S. health insurance coverage.; Limited scholarship assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Provided primarily through mentoring organizations. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Qualified students are admitted first come on a rolling basis until program, course and housing capacity fills. Highly specialized partner programs may have additional selection rules.

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    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    Summer Intensive Volunteer Program

    Two-day Chicago hospital learn-and-serve programme for new applicants age 16-20 featuring service projects, healthcare training and a career panel.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts August 4, 2026; Ends August 7, 2026; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Chicago, IL
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 and first-year college; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Minimum age 16

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: The 2026 pool had hundreds more applications than spaces. Selection was random among eligible applicants; capacity and selection rate were not published.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 9–13; Requirement: First-time applicants to the hospital's summer volunteer program; Requirement: Able to attend both session dates

    Selection and application: Selection: The 2026 pool had hundreds more applications than spaces. Selection was random among eligible applicants; capacity and selection rate were not published.

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    Texas Children's Hospital

    Summer Junior Volunteer Program

    Texas Children's Medical Center page says the 2026 Summer Junior Volunteer application is closed and asks families to return in January 2027 for information about the next opportunities.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 5, 2026; Ends July 16, 2026; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Houston, TX
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 15–17

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 15–17; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Enrolled in high school for the school year after the program; Requirement: Commit to the entire summer program, including the mandatory in-person orientation

    Selection and application: Application materials: Two recommendation forms from two separate references

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    Just The Beginning - A Pipeline Organization

    Summer Legal Institute

    Just The Beginning announces a free 2027 Summer Legal Institute for grades 9–12: one week of legal skills and career exploration. Registration is coming soon; dates and locations remain unknown.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    • Research

    The Ohio State University Department of Linguistics

    Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars (SLIYS)

    Competitive one- or two-week live virtual linguistics institute for students entering grades 9-12 worldwide.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $550–$1,100; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 7, 2027; Ends July 23, 2027; 1–2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Admission is competitive and sessions can fill before the final deadline. Ohio State publishes no application count, admit rate, scoring rubric, class size by session, waitlist probability, or guarantee based on GPA.

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Non-refundable deposit due within two weeks of acceptance: $25. Counts toward tuition.; Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: A 3.0 or better overall GPA is recommended (no strict GPA requirement); Requirement: A laptop or desktop computer and a quiet room for daily live sessions; Requirement: SLIYS 2 is open only to students who have completed SLIYS 1

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission is competitive and sessions can fill before the final deadline. Ohio State publishes no application count, admit rate, scoring rubric, class size by session, waitlist probability, or guarantee based on GPA. Application materials: Teacher Recommendation Form (SLIYS 1 applicants)

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You are typically finishing grade 9 before this summer. Providers may use your grade when applying, your completed grade or your rising grade. Confirm their exact rule, age cutoff and prerequisites.

Missing facts say Unconfirmed — check official site. A past session does not establish 2027 availability. Format and location can change between cycles.

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Does rising grade mean my grade when I apply?

Rising grade means the grade you will enter in fall 2027. Providers may instead use your current or completed grade. This page maps an explicitly current-grade range forward by one grade; otherwise it matches the listed range. Confirm the provider's exact rule before applying.

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Compare tuition, application fees, housing, meals and travel, then check whether attendance is online, on campus or hybrid. A free tuition offer may leave other expenses. Unknown fields say Unconfirmed — check official site.

Can a program pay to appear first?

No paid placements. Listings are ranked by fit, never by payment. Here, fit means matching the filters you choose. Matching listings default to name order; you can sort by recorded deadline or latest source check. Use the methodology page to understand catalog standards.

How do I save a program?

Open its catalog listing and sign in to save it to your plan. You can browse these pages and official program links without signing in.