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Program factsCalifornia State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)RemoveWashington Business Week Summer CampsRemoveWisconsin Business World Summer CampRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteDecember 15, 2026 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official site
Cost$5,793 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $325–$350; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidNeed-based financial assistance for application and program costs: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Based on family income, family size and available COSMOS resources. (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsApplication fee: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Non-refundable; fee waivers can be requested.; Need-based financial assistance for application and program costs: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Based on family income, family size and available COSMOS resources. (2027 cycle)Last year's cycle (2026): Meals and snacks included with tuition: $0. Optional vending-machine or coffee-shop purchases are not included.; Shared dorm accommodation at residential camps: $0. Included only for overnight sessions.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 9–12 and first-year college; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteGrades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)
Additional eligibilityResidency: 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)Requirement: Be entering high school, currently in high school, or recently graduated; Requirement: Enroll for an available session and agree to the student code of conduct; Requirement: Advanced Business applicants must be returning Washington Business Week alumni; Exclusion: International students may attend but are not eligible for the two Renton Technical College creditsRequirement: Open to rising grades 9–12
Session dates or durationCatalog terms: 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Starts July 12, 2026; Ends July 15, 2026; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationDavis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, San Diego, Santa Cruz, CAWashington State; exact 2027 campuses not announcedStevens Point, WI
Selection and applicationSelection: 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)Selection: Enrollment rather than a selective application; spaces are limitedSelection: The public 2026 pages do not state an application review, applicant count, capacity or acceptance rate. Registration availability appears capacity-based, but that should be confirmed for a future cycle.
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    • Pre-college

    University of Oregon

    Summer SAIL

    The University of Oregon's SAIL programme introduces high-school students to college learning through campus activities and continued school-year support.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 12, 2026; Ends July 24, 2026; 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Eugene, OR
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Low-income (for example SNAP, WIC, TANF, FDPIR, ACA and/or Pell grant eligible); Residential (overnight) program is for rising 11th and 12th graders; the day program is open to rising 9th-12th graders

    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 rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Enrolled in high school; Requirement: Low-income (for example SNAP, WIC, TANF, FDPIR, ACA and/or Pell grant eligible); Requirement: Residential (overnight) program is for rising 11th and 12th graders; the day program is open to rising 9th-12th graders; Requirement: Commit to the entire week

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

    Summer Scrubs

    University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix health-career camps. The official page currently describes 2026 sessions for then-current grades 9-11; 2027 dates, eligibility, fees and scholarships are not established.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $250–$500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Phoenix, AZ
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: CAAHEC need-based scholarship (full or partial): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply for the scholarship when submitting the program application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: CAAHEC need-based scholarship (full or partial): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply for the scholarship when submitting the program application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Explore Medicine camps are for current 11th graders interested in becoming a physician; The Healthcare Team is for current 9th and 10th graders

    Selection and application: Application materials: Six short essays of about 200 words each; One recommendation from a non-family teacher, counselor or mentor (online form)

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    • Pre-college

    Summer Springboard

    Summer Springboard Pre-College Programs

    Portfolio of one- and two-week campus and online teen programmes pairing career-focused courses with projects, excursions, college-readiness workshops and mentor groups.

    Application deadline
    February 21, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $2,498–$7,998; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 13, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–6 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Los Angeles, Berkeley, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Durham, Atlanta, New York City, Ann Arbor, Seattle, New Haven, Nashville, Oxford, CA, NC, GA, NY, MI, WA, CT, TN
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Selection: Applicants were reviewed against grade, GPA and programme-fit requirements, with decisions normally in 5-7 business days. Capacity was course/session-specific and could close early; no applicant or acceptance totals are published.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Enrollment deposit: $600. Paid with the application to hold a space.; Application fee: $99–$199. Rises to $149 after the 1st wave deadline and $199 after the 2nd wave deadline.; Mandatory course supplement (Aerospace Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Science at UCLA): $250; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Have completed 8th grade by the program start date (students starting high school in the fall and spring graduates may enroll); Requirement: 3.0 GPA or local equivalent; Requirement: International students must show English proficiency

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants were reviewed against grade, GPA and programme-fit requirements, with decisions normally in 5-7 business days. Capacity was course/session-specific and could close early; no applicant or acceptance totals are published. Application materials: English proficiency telephone interview or TOEFL/Cambridge score (international students)

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    • Pre-college

    Syracuse University

    Syracuse University Summer College

    Syracuse Summer College offers distinct credit and noncredit courses on campus, online and at selected off-campus locations.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,995–$7,995; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Syracuse, New York City, Los Angeles, NY, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 15

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Merit-based scholarship (up to 25% of cost): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requires an additional essay in the application; funds are limited.; Partial need-based financial assistance (up to 25% of cost): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For US citizens and permanent residents with family adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less; tax returns submitted with the application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 nonrefundable application fee: $65; 2026 nonrefundable deposit per course: $500. Due one week after acceptance and deducted from the final balance.; Merit-based scholarship (up to 25% of cost): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requires an additional essay in the application; funds are limited.; Partial need-based financial assistance (up to 25% of cost): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For US citizens and permanent residents with family adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less; tax returns submitted with the application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Credit-bearing courses are for rising juniors and seniors; noncredit courses also admit rising sophomores; Requirement: Recent high school graduates may apply if they are not matriculating at Syracuse University in the fall; Requirement: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

    Selection and application: Application materials: One essay of 250-500 words (choice of three prompts); Optional non-family letter of recommendation (recommended if below the GPA requirement)

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    Boston Symphony Orchestra

    Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Orchestra

    Six-week residential orchestral institute for high-school musicians ages 14-19, with daily rehearsals, lessons, chamber music, master classes and Tanglewood performances.

    Application deadline
    January 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $4,615; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 4, 2027; Ends August 14, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Lenox, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Maximum age 19; Recommended age range is 14-19; younger applicants may apply but those in range receive preference

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

    Selection: BUTI describes admission as highly competitive and uses auditions, artistic materials, statements and recommendations; YAO application and admit counts were not published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): BUTI need-based and merit scholarships: $500–$4,615. Awards range from $500 to the full cost of tuition ($4,615 for six weeks in 2026); apply within the admissions application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 six-week room and board: $3,600; 2026 other required fees (six weeks): $650; Application fee: $80. Reduced or waived fees are available in cases of financial hardship.; BUTI need-based and merit scholarships: $500–$4,615. Awards range from $500 to the full cost of tuition ($4,615 for six weeks in 2026); apply within the admissions application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Maximum age 19; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Must not have begun full-time college or conservatory study (the summer after high school graduation is eligible); Requirement: Recommended age range is 14-19; younger applicants may apply but those in range receive preference

    Selection and application: Selection: BUTI describes admission as highly competitive and uses auditions, artistic materials, statements and recommendations; YAO application and admit counts were not published. Application materials: Live or recorded audition with instrument-specific repertoire; Written and video personal statements; One recommendation (recommender's email submitted in the application)

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    • Research
    • STEM
    • Internship

    OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

    Ted R. Lilley CURE Program

    OHSU Knight Cancer Institute's Ted R.

    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 14, 2026; 8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Portland, OR
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: Intern stipend: $4,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Minimum age 16; Oregon high school students; At least one lab science class, preferably biology, and an interest in research

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

    Selection: Competitive holistic review with stated preference for students who have two high-school years remaining and attend Portland-metro public schools. OHSU does not publish applications, cohort size, or acceptance rate on the official page.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Residency: Oregon high school students; Requirement: Open to grades 10–12; Requirement: From a disadvantaged background as defined by the National Institutes of Health; Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA; Requirement: At least one lab science class, preferably biology, and an interest in research; Requirement: Be 16 or older when the program begins in June; Requirement: Preference for students with two years of high school remaining who attend Portland Metro public schools

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive holistic review with stated preference for students who have two high-school years remaining and attend Portland-metro public schools. OHSU does not publish applications, cohort size, or acceptance rate on the official page. Application materials: Essay on career goals, interests, challenges overcome and research interests; Two letters of recommendation, one from a science teacher or research mentor

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    Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Teen Conservation Leaders

    In-person summer service-learning and volunteer program for rising grades 9-12, with Guest, Animal Care & Engineering, and Science Communication tracks; 2026 is closed.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Monterey, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 14

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

    Selection: Applicants could be invited to an in-person interview before assignment to one of three tracks. Monterey Bay Aquarium does not publish the current applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, or scoring rubric on the official pages.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 14; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Available for all program dates, including the mandatory week-long training; Requirement: Able to volunteer 3 to 4 days per week as assigned

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants could be invited to an in-person interview before assignment to one of three tracks. Monterey Bay Aquarium does not publish the current applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, or scoring rubric on the official pages. Application materials: In-person interview (by invitation only)

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    • STEM
    • Pre-college

    University of Maryland Extended Studies

    Terp Young Scholars

    Three-week UMD pre-college program in which rising grade 10 through graduating grade 12 students earn three transcripted credits on campus or online; 2026 is complete and 2027 is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,420–$1,791; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 13, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    College Park, MD
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 13

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

    Selection: Competitive and space-limited, with applications reviewed first-come, first-served after requirements are met. Early applicants are more likely to receive their first course choice; no overall acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Limited partial scholarships (no award exceeds 30% of the package fee): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Competitive and contingent on available funding.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Limited partial scholarships (no award exceeds 30% of the package fee): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Competitive and contingent on available funding.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 13; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Unweighted academic average of 3.0 or better (a GPA Exception Appeal is possible); Requirement: Graduating seniors are also eligible

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive and space-limited, with applications reviewed first-come, first-served after requirements are met. Early applicants are more likely to receive their first course choice; no overall acceptance rate is published.

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    The Adroit Journal

    The Adroit Journal Summer Mentorship Program

    Adroit mentorship pairs established writers with high-school and eligible gap-year writers for flexible online correspondence.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $575; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 15, 2026; Ends July 27, 2026; 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

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Peter LaBerge Scholarships (need-based aid): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee (none): $0; Peter LaBerge Scholarships (need-based aid): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Graduating seniors and gap-year students may also apply

    Selection and application: Application materials: Three application essays

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  • Program snapshot
    • Research

    Varsity Academics / The Concord Review, Inc.

    The Concord Review History Camp

    Intensive online or in-person historical-research workshops with small-group teaching and individual coaching toward a serious 4,000-8,000-word paper.

    Application deadline
    December 31, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $3,650–$6,550 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends August 13, 2027; 2–9 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Online / In person
    Location
    Boston, Hotchkiss, Stanford, Vancouver, MA, CT, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Current FAQ reports 18 students per session, 1:6 teacher-student ratio and more qualified applicants than places in many early cycles. No overall acceptance rate is published. TCR says it publishes roughly 5% of journal submissions, which is a separate process.

    Financial aid: Limited case-by-case need assistance (no formal aid program): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Application fee (includes a one-year Concord Review eBook subscription): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; Limited case-by-case need assistance (no formal aid program): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Rising 9th graders are eligible; younger students with strong academic readiness may be considered; Requirement: A chosen historical research topic and 3-5 books on it, read before the camp starts

    Selection and application: Selection: Current FAQ reports 18 students per session, 1:6 teacher-student ratio and more qualified applicants than places in many early cycles. No overall acceptance rate is published. TCR says it publishes roughly 5% of journal submissions, which is a separate process. Application materials: Optional teacher recommendation letter

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    Arizona State University School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

    The Dialectic: Philosophy Summer Camp

    Week-long ASU day camp where high-school students use philosophy to practise civic reasoning, respectful disagreement, empathy and community-building.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $400; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 1, 2026; Ends June 5, 2026; 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Tempe, AZ
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Selection: Registration/capacity details and acceptance statistics are not published; need-based awards were limited and based on need plus application answers.

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarship (request before registering): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarship (request before registering): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 8–12; Requirement: Students in high school (grades 9-12) during the school year before camp, or students just graduating 8th grade

    Selection and application: Selection: Registration/capacity details and acceptance statistics are not published; need-based awards were limited and based on need plus application answers.

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    The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    The Met High School Summer Internship Program

    Selective paid summer museum internship for grade 10-11 or High School Equivalency students who live and attend school in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 27, 2026; Ends August 7, 2026; 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York City, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    Stipend or pay
    Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 completion stipend: $1,100; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut on the application deadline; Attend high school or home school in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, or be obtaining a High School Equivalency

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

    Selection: A museum-wide review committee scores applications and invites only the strongest candidates to an in-person group interview. The Met does not publish a current applicant count or acceptance rate.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut on the application deadline; Residency: Attend high school or home school in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, or be obtaining a High School Equivalency; Requirement: Provide working papers and an SSN or ITIN; Requirement: Have parent or guardian consent to apply; Requirement: Be available for every mandatory program date and placement shift; Requirement: Show enthusiasm for learning about museum careers, teen communities and art; Exclusion: Grade 12 students were not eligible for the 2026 cohort; Exclusion: Students who already completed another internship at The Met are not eligible; Exclusion: Living in the region without also attending school or home school there does not meet the published rule; Exclusion: Prior art or art-history knowledge is not required

    Selection and application: Selection: A museum-wide review committee scores applications and invites only the strongest candidates to an in-person group interview. The Met does not publish a current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Short essay responses; One recommendation letter from a teacher, school administrator, coach, mentor, program leader or supervisor who is not related to the applicant; In-person group interview if selected as a finalist

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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.

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Does rising grade mean my grade when I apply?

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