Summer 2027 · High school

Summer 2027 planning for rising 10th graders

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  1. PROMYS Foundation / Boston University

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    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    2026: Free for U.S. families with adjusted gross income under $80,000; need-based aid up to full cost. Aid for international students is decided case by case.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026: Free for U.S. families with adjusted gross income under $80,000; need-based aid up to full cost. Aid for international students is decided case by case.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 10–12
    Additional eligibility
    Ages 14–18; Requirement: Open to grades 10–12; Requirement: Have completed 9th grade (or its equivalent) by the first day of the program; Requirement: Not yet enrolled as a full-time college or university student; Requirement: Graduating seniors may attend in the summer between high school and college or during a gap year
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 27, 2027; Ends August 7, 2027; 6 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Boston, MA
    Selection and application
    Selection: About 80 high-school students are selected through demonstrated mathematical thinking in the problem set, academic context, recommendation, transcript, and short answers. PROMYS does not publish the current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: One letter of recommendation
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Aug 20, 2026Source 5 · checked Aug 20, 2026Source 6 · checked Aug 20, 2026Source 7 · checked Aug 20, 2026

  2. University of California, Berkeley

    UC Berkeley Pre-College ScholarsRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $635–$15,9872026 cycle
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026 commuter track application fee: $25; 2026 commuter track registration fee: $585; 2026 commuter track document management fee: $73; 2026 international service fee (international visitors): $5002026 cycle
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 11–12
    Additional eligibility
    Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 11–12; Requirement: Must have completed 10th or 11th grade by the start of summer classes and continue high school in the fall; Requirement: Overall B average (3.0 GPA, weighted or unweighted); Requirement: Must be 16 by the program's age cutoff date; Requirement: High school graduates may apply only if they will be 16 or 17 during the summer; Requirement: Commuter track: California residents living in the Bay Area with family; Requirement: International students must meet English language requirements
    Session dates or duration
    6–8 weeks
    Format
    In person / Online
    Housing and supervision
    Not published
    Location
    Berkeley, CA
    Selection and application
    Selection: Complete applications were reviewed on a rolling basis, with course enrollment subject to capacity, prerequisites, and academic-department discretion. The program does not publish a current acceptance rate.
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Aug 21, 2026

  3. MIT Lincoln Laboratory

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    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    Free (other costs may apply)
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Not published
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12
    Additional eligibility
    Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Interest in mathematics or cybersecurity
    Session dates or duration
    Starts August 3, 2026; Ends August 7, 2026; 1 week2026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Non-residential
    Location
    Cambridge, MA
    Selection and application
    Selection: MIT Lincoln Laboratory selects a workshop cohort from completed applications and teacher recommendations. It does not publish the current cohort size, number of applicants, evaluation rubric or acceptance rate. Application materials: Teacher recommendation
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 9, 2026

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  • BlueStamp Engineering

    BlueStamp Engineering Summer Program

    Project-based engineering summer program for incoming grades 9-12, offered in San Jose or live online, with individual builds, portfolios, mentoring, and Demo Night.

    Cost
    $2,400–$5,200(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 8 – Aug 7, 2026 · 3⁠–⁠6 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · San Jose, CA
    STEMDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based financial aid

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Deposit to secure a spot after acceptance: $1,000. Waived or adjusted when alternative arrangements or financial aid are awarded; Need-based financial aid

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: No prior engineering experience or STEM classes required

    Selection and application: Selection: Application and interview review occur in receipt order while seats remain. BlueStamp does not publish applicant counts, acceptance rates, aid rates, cohort size for the next cycle, or a guaranteed decision. Application materials: Student interview with a parent or guardian present

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  • Boston Leadership Institute

    Boston Leadership Institute Summer Programs

    A multi-campus family of one- and three-week STEM, medicine, engineering, and business courses for students entering grades 6-12 and college; 2026 has ended.

    Cost
    $699–$2,500
    Who can apply
    Grades 6–12 and first-year college (rising)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠3 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Boston, Waltham, Wellesley, Weston, MA
    Residential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Limited need-based scholarships. Not for the residential portion and not for international students; separate GI Partners need-based scholarships for Boston-area rising seniors.

    Costs beyond tuition: Residential fee ($699 per week; housing, three meals a day, supervision): $699–$2,097. On top of tuition; $2,097 for a three-week program; Seat deposit ($200 one-week; $500 three-week or remote): $200–$500; Optional airport transportation (one way $50-$75, round trip $99): $50–$99; Optional linen rental for residential students: $50; Limited need-based scholarships. Not for the residential portion and not for international students; separate GI Partners need-based scholarships for Boston-area rising seniors.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 6–13; Requirement: One-week and pre-high-school programs: perform at grade level or above

    Selection and application: Selection: Three-week and remote programs used competitive rolling review based on academic record, curiosity, subject commitment, perspective, and experience. One-week and pre-high-school programs were capacity-based registration. Application materials: Three-week programs: online application with an essay

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  • Boston University

    Boston University Summer Challenge

    BU Summer Challenge is a two-week, noncredit program where rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in Fall 2027 take two seminars and an admissions workshop.

    Cost
    $3,989–$5,245(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 20 – Aug 6, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Boston, MA
    Residential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Scott Simenas Award (need-based scholarship and stipend). Preference for students from Boston Public High Schools; no other financial aid is offered.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable application fee: $75; Nonrefundable enrollment deposit applied to tuition; Scott Simenas Award (need-based scholarship and stipend). Preference for students from Boston Public High Schools; no other financial aid is offered.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: International applicants whose native language is not English must show English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo)

    Selection and application: Application materials: Personal statement of 500-750 words

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  • Brown University

    Brown University Pre-College Programs

    S. field, and international courses for students roughly ages 13–18, with program-specific eligibility.

    Cost
    $3,096–$17,935(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠7 weeks
    Where
    In person or online or hybrid
    Pre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based Sibley Scholarships. Awarded first-applied, first-awarded until funds are exhausted.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee: $80. Non-refundable; fee waivers available; Enrollment deposit after admission: $500. Non-refundable; Limited-coverage accident insurance (international students and uninsured U.S. students): $80; Need-based Sibley Scholarships. Awarded first-applied, first-awarded until funds are exhausted.

    Requirements: Ages 13–18; Requirement: Open to grades 8–12; Requirement: Course choices depend on the student's age and grade level

    Selection and application: Selection: Brown reviews applications holistically for academic performance, intellectual curiosity, motivation, maturity, and English proficiency. Admission is separate from course enrollment, which depends on eligibility and remaining capacity; no umbrella acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Essay of 250 to 500 words; Optional supplementary essay; Recommendation (optional for most programs; required for Pre-Baccalaureate)

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  • Bucknell University

    Bucknell Academy Summer Experience (BASE)

    Bucknell BASE is a selective one-week residential programme for rising high-school sophomores, juniors and seniors.

    Cost
    $1,750
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 27 – Jul 2, 2027
    Where
    In person · Lewisburg, PA
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based financial assistance. Requires a school or CBO counselor letter confirming financial need, received by the application deadline.

    Costs beyond tuition: Need-based financial assistance. Requires a school or CBO counselor letter confirming financial need, received by the application deadline.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Strong academic record

    Selection and application: Application materials: Online application with short essay prompts

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  • Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation

    Business Horizons

    Business Horizons is a five-day residential business and leadership program for Iowa high-school students in grades 9–12.

    Cost
    $475–$650
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jul 11–15, 2027
    Where
    In person · Des Moines, IA
    BusinessResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Program fee assistance or company sponsorship. For qualified candidates; complete the Financial Assistance/Company Sponsorship form before registering.

    Costs beyond tuition: Program fee assistance or company sponsorship. For qualified candidates; complete the Financial Assistance/Company Sponsorship form before registering.

    Requirements: Residency: Iowa high school students; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12

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  • University of California

    California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)

    Competitive four-week residential UC STEM program for California students rising into grades 9-12, offered at six campuses through faculty-led academic clusters.

    Cost
    $5,793
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    4 weeks
    Where
    In person
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based financial assistance for application and program costs. Based on family income, family size and available COSMOS resources.

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee. Non-refundable; fee waivers can be requested; Need-based financial assistance for application and program costs. Based on family income, family size and available COSMOS resources.

    Requirements: Residency: California high school students only; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Demonstrated academic excellence (a typical COSMOS student has a GPA of 3.5 or above)

    Selection and application: Selection: Each of six campuses accommodates roughly 160-200 students, and clusters typically enroll 20-25 with a commonly reported 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Admissions are competitive and based on academic merit relative to the selected topic, but applicant count and statewide acceptance rate were not published. Application materials: Online application with one personal statement; One teacher recommendation (two recommended)

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  • Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University

    Camp Cronkite

    One-week residential journalism and media camp for rising sophomores through seniors age 15-17; 2026 is complete and 2027 details are pending.

    Cost
    $899(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    1 week
    Where
    In person · Phoenix, AZ
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based Camp Cronkite scholarship. Apply through the financial need information in the camp application.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Need-based Camp Cronkite scholarship. Apply through the financial need information in the camp application.

    Requirements: Ages 15–17; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Applications are reviewed for academic performance and media interest, with current juniors sometimes prioritized because of demand. The 2026 acceptance rate and 2027 capacity are not published on the current page.

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  • Carleton College

    Carleton Summer Liberal Arts Institute (SLAI)

    Residential one- and three-week Carleton pre-college courses; Summer 2026 is closed and 2027 details are pending.

    Cost
    $1,500–$5,700(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 11–30, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Northfield, MN
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based scholarship (domestic students only). Partial or full; international students are not eligible.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee: $75. Waived automatically for scholarship applicants; First payment to confirm attendance after acceptance: $500. Need-based scholarship recipients may be exempt; Need-based scholarship (domestic students only). Partial or full; international students are not eligible.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: 3-week for-credit courses: current high school sophomores and juniors only; Requirement: 1-week non-credit courses: current high school first-years, sophomores and juniors

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission committee review is required, but Carleton does not publish applicant counts, cohort size, or an acceptance rate on the current pages. Application materials: Online application form with short essay answers (500 words or less); 3-week programs: one teacher recommendation from a related discipline; International applicants: English proficiency score, InitialView interview, passport copy and certification of finances

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  • College for Creative Studies

    CCS Precollege Summer Experience

    Three-week Detroit studio intensive where high school artists choose one concentration, build portfolio work, and earn three college credits.

    Cost
    $3,645–$3,995
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Detroit, MI
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Full or partial merit/need-based grant; PCSE to CCS undergraduate scholarship: $4,000. For completers with a C or better who enroll full-time at CCS after high school; paid as $1,000 a year for up to four years.

    Costs beyond tuition: Possible additional concentration materials: $50–$75; Full or partial merit/need-based grant; PCSE to CCS undergraduate scholarship: $4,000. For completers with a C or better who enroll full-time at CCS after high school; paid as $1,000 a year for up to four years.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Standard paid registration appears capacity-based by studio concentration, with seat counts and waitlists shown in the registration system. Separate merit/need and sponsored fellowship scholarships are competitively awarded; CCS does not publish a universal PCSE acceptance rate.

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  • Clemson University

    Clemson University Summer Scholars

    Clemson Summer Scholars offers one-week residential courses for rising grades 7-12, up to age 17 at camp.

    Cost
    $1,400(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 7 – Jul 24, 2026 · 1 week(2026)
    Where
    In person · Clemson, SC
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Early-bird discount when registered and paid in full by March 2, 2026: $150; Do Something Big need-based scholarship: Up to $600. For registered campers who demonstrate financial need.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Registration deposit (applied to tuition): $200. Non-refundable once enrollment is approved; Early-bird discount when registered and paid in full by March 2, 2026: $150; Airport shuttle to and from GSP, each way: $100; Do Something Big need-based scholarship: Up to $600. For registered campers who demonstrate financial need.

    Requirements: Maximum age 17; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Students who turn 18 before or during their session are not eligible; Requirement: Some courses are limited to rising 10th-12th or 11th-12th graders

    Selection and application: Application materials: Letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, counselor or tutor if weighted GPA is below 3.3

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  • Columbia Climate School

    Columbia Climate School Pre-College Programs

    Columbia Climate School's pre-college family includes a residential Vermont summer program and virtual workshops; no next session is currently announced.

    Cost
    $7,290(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jul 5–17, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Castleton, VT
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Rising 9th graders are also eligible for the Green Mountains summer program

    Selection and application: Selection: The Green Mountains application is selective and was reviewed on a rolling basis until capacity. Application materials: Personal statement of no more than 300 words

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