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Summer 2027 planning for rising 11th graders

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  1. BlueStamp Engineering

    BlueStamp Engineering Summer ProgramRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $2,400–$5,2002026 cycle
    Financial aid
    2026: Need-based financial aid
    Expenses and aid conditions
    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
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: No prior engineering experience or STEM classes required
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 8, 2026; Ends August 7, 2026; 3–6 weeks2026 cycle
    Format
    In person / Online
    Housing and supervision
    Non-residential
    Location
    San Jose, CA
    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
    Official sources
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  2. Boston University

    Boston University Summer ChallengeRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $3,989–$5,2452026 cycle
    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.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    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.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)
    Additional eligibility
    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)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 2 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Boston, MA
    Selection and application
    Application materials: Personal statement of 500-750 words
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Oct 10, 2026

  3. University of California

    California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)Remove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $5,793
    Financial aid
    Need-based financial assistance for application and program costs. Based on family income, family size and available COSMOS resources.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    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.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)
    Additional eligibility
    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)
    Session dates or duration
    4 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, San Diego, Santa Cruz, CA
    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)
    Official sources
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  • NCSSM

    North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Summer Ventures

    Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a no-cost North Carolina research program combining required online research preparation with four weeks of campus research. Tuition, application, room, meals and textbooks are covered. Campus calendars vary; Durham is not a universal program venue.

    Apply by
    Jan 5, 202773 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11
    Program dates
    4 weeks
    Where
    In person
    ResidentialResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: NC; Requirement: Open to grades 10–11; Requirement: Have not already participated in Summer Ventures; Requirement: Clear North Carolina residency through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

    Selection and application: Application materials: CFNC.org student application with essays

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  • St. Paul's School

    St. Paul's School Advanced Studies Program

    The Advanced Studies Program at St Paul's School is a five-week residential experience for current sophomores and juniors attending public or parochial schools in New Hampshire.

    Apply by
    Jan 6, 202774 days left
    Cost
    $4,950(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 27 – Jul 31, 2027 · 5 weeks
    Where
    In person · Concord, NH
    Residential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based financial aid. Applied for through the Clarity Application.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: ASP application fee: $0; Need-based financial aid. Applied for through the Clarity Application; Clarity financial aid application fee: $65. Waived automatically for families who meet income and asset criteria.

    Requirements: Residency: New Hampshire; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Attend a public or parochial high school in New Hampshire

    Selection and application: Application materials: Parent/guardian statement

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  • Roger Williams Park Zoo / Rhode Island Zoological Society

    Roger Williams Park Zoo ZooCrew Counselor-in-Training

    Competitive unpaid ZooCamp support role for grades 7-12 who remain under 18, requiring interviews, training, a camp-interview week and four full summer volunteer weeks; 2026 is closed.

    Apply by
    Jan 8, 202776 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 7–12
    Program dates
    At least 4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Providence, RI
    VolunteeringDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: Annual volunteer dues: $30. Covers an ID badge, t-shirts and appreciation events.

    Requirements: Maximum age 17; Requirement: Be enrolled in grade 7-12; Requirement: Remain younger than 18 throughout the full summer volunteer season; Requirement: Have reliable daily transportation; Requirement: Enjoy working with children ages 4-10 and show interest in conservation/nature; Requirement: Commit to the interview, training and service calendar; Exclusion: Applicants turning 18 during the summer season cannot volunteer that season; Exclusion: This role does not involve animal handling or care; Exclusion: A complete application does not guarantee an interview or position

    Selection and application: Selection: Limited positions with a multi-stage process; the application says competition is often high and not all candidates advance to group or immersive interviews. Application materials: Group interview, then a second-stage immersive interview assisting at Winter or Spring Camp

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  • University of Chicago Summer Session

    UChicago Pre-College Summer Session

    Residential and online pre-college portfolio with one- to eight-week enrichment, career, credit, and research options; 2027 applications open in December.

    Priority deadline
    Jan 13, 202781 days left
    Cost
    $3,000–$15,200
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–11
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Chicago, IL
    Residential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Partial need-based financial aid. Generally for admitted students with household income of $125,000 or below; no full aid awards.

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee: $75; Non-refundable enrollment deposit: $1,000. Due within one week of admission; Partial need-based financial aid. Generally for admitted students with household income of $125,000 or below; no full aid awards.

    Requirements: Minimum age 14; Citizenship: Applicants are considered regardless of citizenship; Residency: Program-specific; some enrichment and commuter options impose geography rules; Requirement: Be a current high-school student meeting the selected program's grade and age rules; Requirement: Show readiness for condensed college-level or enrichment work; Requirement: Meet course-specific academic, writing, math, coding, laboratory, language, geography, or background requirements; Requirement: Attend every class and required orientation/activity; Exclusion: Not every grade is eligible for every course; Exclusion: Only eligible Chicagoland students may commute for designated two- and three-week programs; Exclusion: One- and two-week programs are noncredit; three- and four-week grades appear on a UChicago transcript; Exclusion: Summer admission does not guarantee UChicago undergraduate admission

    Selection and application: Selection: Holistic program/course admission with limited seats; no portfolio-wide acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Supplement essays; Letter of recommendation

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  • University of Chicago Summer Session

    University of Chicago Summer Session Pre-College Programs

    UChicago's pre-college portfolio spans one- to eight-week residential, commuter, and online options; Summer 2026 is closed and 2027 applications, courses, and prices are unannounced.

    Priority deadline
    Jan 13, 202781 days left
    Cost
    $3,000–$15,200
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Chicago, IL
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based financial aid. Partial awards only for 2-8 week programs; Enrichment fees are waived for eligible domestic students.

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee: $75. Waived for financial aid applicants and community-based organization partners; Non-refundable enrollment deposit: $1,000. Due within one week of admission and credited to the student account; Need-based financial aid. Partial awards only for 2-8 week programs; Enrichment fees are waived for eligible domestic students.

    Requirements: Minimum age 14; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Practicum is open to current 10th or 11th graders who are at least 15 years old; Requirement: Summer Online courses from the regular College curriculum are for current 11th and 12th graders.

    Selection and application: Selection: Holistic course-specific admission based on the complete application and prerequisites; some courses and aid pools are highly competitive. UChicago does not publish one umbrella acceptance rate. Application materials: Two supplement essays; One teacher letter of recommendation

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  • Vanderbilt University Peabody College

    Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth (PTY)

    Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth offers distinct school-year and summer options, with eligibility, delivery, duration and price varying by programme.

    Priority deadline
    Jan 13, 202781 days left
    Cost
    $2,150–$5,950
    Who can apply
    Grades 1–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 13 – Jul 24, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Nashville, TN
    STEM
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based financial aid. Based on income.

    Costs beyond tuition: Summer SAVY application fee: $50. Nonrefundable; one fee covers multiple summer sessions; Need-based financial aid. Based on income.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 1–12; Requirement: Academic fit shown by qualifying test scores or other qualifying documents, depending on the program

    Selection and application: Selection: Selection varies. VMI is eligibility-based and can become competitively holistic in popular mentorships; VSA/VSI and SAVY use program-specific readiness review and capacity-based placement. PTY does not publish one umbrella acceptance rate.

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  • Skills for Rhode Island's Future / PrepareRI

    PrepareRI High School Internship Program

    Completed free 2026 seven-week paid work-readiness and employer internship program for eligible Rhode Island public-school juniors, paying $17/hour and up to approximately $4,700; no 2027 cycle is posted.

    Apply by
    Jan 13, 202781 days left
    Pay
    Paid
    Who can apply
    Grade 11
    Program dates
    7 weeks
    Where
    In person
    BusinessDay programInternship
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grade 11; Requirement: Must attend a public or charter high school in Rhode Island

    Selection and application: Selection: There were no academic or attendance limitations for basic 2026 eligibility, but students were selected and matched based on qualifications, fit, preparedness, and skill. No application count, acceptance rate, match rate, or guaranteed placement is published. Application materials: SkillsRI interview and any employer interview requested for advancement

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  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene Christian University Pre-College Summer Program

    Pre-college experience at Abilene Christian University for high school students to explore campus life and academic programs.

    Early deadline
    Jan 15, 202783 days left
    Cost
    $1,000
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 18–24, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · Abilene, TX
    LeadershipResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable payment with student contract: $500. Due Feb 1, 2027 (early admits) or June 15, 2027 (regular admits).

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying

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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.

    Apply by
    Jan 15, 202783 days left
    Cost
    $4,615(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jul 4 – Aug 14, 2027 · 6 weeks
    Where
    In person · Lenox, MA
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 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.

    Costs beyond tuition: 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.

    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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  • Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

    Broad Summer Scholars Program

    Free six-week, $3,600 paid biomedical-research internship for Massachusetts high-school juniors who can commute daily to Broad in Cambridge.

    Apply by
    Jan 20, 202788 days left
    Pay
    $3,600 stipend(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grade 11
    Program dates
    6 weeks
    Where
    In person
    STEMDay programResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Daily transportation reimbursement. Broad promises partial reimbursement but does not publish limits or eligible modes.

    Requirements: Citizenship: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or non-U.S. citizen with employment authorization; Residency: Must attend a Massachusetts high school within daily commuting distance of Broad; Requirement: Apply as a current high-school junior/rising senior; Requirement: Earn B or better grades in science and mathematics; Requirement: Show enthusiasm for science; prior research is not required; Requirement: Attend the entire six-week program without other courses, programs, or employment during program hours; Exclusion: Out-of-state high-school students are ineligible even if they can commute or arrange housing; Exclusion: Students unable to attend every program day are ineligible

    Selection and application: Selection: Applications receive holistic merit review based on coursework, extracurricular interests, science enthusiasm, teacher recommendations, and potential community contribution. Broad publishes recent cohort names but no current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Teacher recommendation material; the FAQ does not state the number

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  • University of Notre Dame Office of Pre-College Programs

    University of Notre Dame Pre-College Programs

    Notre Dame Pre-College includes separate Leadership Seminars, Summer Scholars, study-abroad courses and online programmes.

    Apply by
    Jan 20, 202788 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 5 – Aug 1, 2027
    Where
    In person or online · Notre Dame, IN
    Residential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Summer Scholars need-based scholarships and grants. Limited partial to full-tuition need-based scholarships; Lilly Endowment (Indiana residents), Philadelphia-area and KPMG (Accounting course) grants cover tuition, room and board for qualifying students.

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee (non-refundable): $75; Non-refundable enrollment fee: $150–$300. $150 for Leadership Seminars; $300 for Summer Scholars, applied to the total; Summer Scholars need-based scholarships and grants. Limited partial to full-tuition need-based scholarships; Lilly Endowment (Indiana residents), Philadelphia-area and KPMG (Accounting course) grants cover tuition, room and board for qualifying students.

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Must be at least 16 years old by August 1, 2027; Requirement: Leadership Seminars is for current juniors planning to attend college immediately after high school, with demonstrated leadership; Requirement: Summer Scholars is for current sophomores and juniors.

    Selection and application: Selection: Selectivity varies by family and course. Leadership Seminars is competitive and admits approximately 150 students annually; the official pages do not publish umbrella, Summer Scholars, Study Abroad, online, or course-specific acceptance rates or guaranteed thresholds. Application materials: Online application with two essays; One teacher letter of recommendation

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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.

    Apply by
    Jan 22, 202790 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 12–16, 2027
    Where
    Hybrid · New Orleans, LA
    LeadershipResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 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.

    Costs beyond tuition: 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.

    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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