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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
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  2. Governor's Program for Gifted Children / McNeese State University

    Governor's Program for Gifted ChildrenRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $3,000–$4,0002026 cycle
    Financial aid
    Sliding-scale tuition by household income: $200–$3,000. Estimated family tuition and fees by income; families can request additional aid on the enrollment form after acceptance.2026 cycle
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Sliding-scale tuition by household income: $200–$3,000. Estimated family tuition and fees by income; families can request additional aid on the enrollment form after acceptance.2026 cycle
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 6–10 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 6–10 when applying; Requirement: Junior Division: in grade 6, 7 or 8 during the school year of application; Requirement: Senior Division: in grade 9 or 10, with at least a B average for the last full school term and the current year; Requirement: Classified as gifted by a Louisiana public school system, or scores on an acceptable aptitude test
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 7, 2026; 7 weeks2026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Lake Charles, LA
    Selection and application
    Selection: Applicants must meet gifted-identification or aptitude criteria and grade-specific requirements. Applications were reviewed until spaces filled; the program does not publish applicant counts, capacity, or an acceptance rate.
    Official sources
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  3. Brown University

    Brown University Pre-College ProgramsRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $3,096–$17,9352026 cycle
    Financial aid
    2026: Need-based Sibley Scholarships. Awarded first-applied, first-awarded until funds are exhausted.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    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.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 8–12
    Additional eligibility
    Ages 13–18; Requirement: Open to grades 8–12; Requirement: Course choices depend on the student's age and grade level
    Session dates or duration
    1–7 weeks
    Format
    In person / Online / Hybrid
    Housing and supervision
    Not published
    Location
    Providence, Barcelona, Oxford, RI, AK, FL
    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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  • Stony Brook University Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces

    Garcia Summer Research Program for High School Students

    Intensive in-person seven-week research program at Stony Brook; Summer 2026 is closed, and no official 2027 application deadline has been announced.

    Cost
    $4,000(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jun 24 – Aug 7, 2026 · 7 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Stony Brook, NY
    STEMResidentialResearchInternship
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable registration fee: $50. Payable by check or wire transfer with the application; Student Health Services fee (flat), listed with the room package: $66; Optional prepaid meal plan: $600. Refill-as-you-go is also possible.

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: At least 16 years old on or before July 4 of the program year, with no exceptions; Requirement: Unweighted GPA of 95/100 (3.8/4.0); Requirement: Standardized test scores (PSAT/SAT/ACT/AP/IB/Regents) at or above the 60th percentile; Requirement: At least three of English, Chemistry, Mathematics/Calculus, Physics and Biology; Requirement: International students must already hold documents to be legally present in the US for the program; no visa support

    Selection and application: Selection: Non-rolling review after the deadline using demanding age, GPA, test, coursework, transcript, recommendation, leadership, and application criteria. Application materials: Three letters of recommendation, one from a science teacher, submitted by the writers

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  • Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

    Georgetown Entrepreneurship Academy

    Georgetown’s Entrepreneurship Academy uses the Summer High School Academies application for grades 8–12; admission and reserving a seat are separate.

    Cost
    $5,075(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 7–19, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Washington, DC
    BusinessResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based tuition scholarship for admitted students. Limited and competitive; requires a separate application with essays.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable application fee: $50. Waived for applications received by the Early Bird deadline; Health insurance fee (international students only): $90; Need-based tuition scholarship for admitted students. Limited and competitive; requires a separate application with essays.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA; Requirement: International students need no visa or TOEFL score for the Academies

    Selection and application: Selection: Earlier Academy admissions described rolling review and first-come seat registration; next-cycle availability is not established. Application materials: 300- to 500-word personal statement

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  • Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

    Georgetown Pre-College Program: International Relations

    , with residential and commuter options.

    Cost
    $3,095–$3,725(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 (current)
    Program dates
    1 week
    Where
    In person · Washington, DC
    LeadershipResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; admitted students apply separately with essay responses.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee: $50. Non-refundable; waived for applications received by the early-bird deadline; Health insurance fee (international students only): $45; Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; admitted students apply separately with essay responses.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA

    Selection and application: Application materials: 300- to 500-word personal statement

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  • Georgetown University

    Georgetown Pre-College Summer Programs

    Georgetown’s Hoya Summer High School Sessions include noncredit Academies, College Prep and Summer College credit options. A separate year-round online program is also available. The site is planning summer 2027 and asks applicants to return November 16 for offerings and applications; the online program is open now.

    Cost
    $3,095–$9,540
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 (current)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Washington, DC
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; for admitted Summer College, College Prep and Academy students.

    Costs beyond tuition: Pre-college fee (credit programs): $780; Optional housing (credit programs): $2,542; Residential College Prep fee (College Prep seminars): $1,726; Application fee: $50. Non-refundable; waived for applications received by the early-bird deadline; Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; for admitted Summer College, College Prep and Academy students.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing; Requirement: Minimum 2.0 GPA for the Academies; Requirement: Summer College open to current 10th-12th graders with at least a 3.0 GPA

    Selection and application: Application materials: Personal statement; Recommendation letter or School Official Reviewer Form

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  • Georgetown University

    Georgetown Summer College

    Georgetown Summer College lets eligible high-school students take credit-bearing courses with undergraduates, through campus and online options.

    Cost
    $7,113(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (current)
    Program dates
    5⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Washington, DC
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; admitted students apply separately with essay responses.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Pre-college fee: $780; Optional housing per session: $2,542; Application fee: $50. Non-refundable; waived for applications submitted before the early-bird deadline; Health insurance fee per session (international students only): $225; Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; admitted students apply separately with essay responses.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing with at least a 3.0 GPA; Requirement: Minimum TOEFL 90, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 115 when English is not the main language of instruction at the student's high school; Requirement: International students in on-campus classes need an F-1 visa and at least 6 credits

    Selection and application: Application materials: 300- to 500-word personal statement; One letter of recommendation

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  • Georgia Tech CEISMC

    Georgia Tech CEISMC Summer P.E.A.K.S.

    Georgia Tech’s CEISMC Summer PEAKS offers one- to two-week STEAM day programmes on the Atlanta campus.

    Cost
    $400–$550
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Atlanta, GA
    STEMDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based tiered scholarship (25%, 50% or 75%). Based on free/reduced lunch or Pell Grant eligibility; Georgia residents; one scholarship per student per summer.

    Costs beyond tuition: Need-based tiered scholarship (25%, 50% or 75%). Based on free/reduced lunch or Pell Grant eligibility; Georgia residents; one scholarship per student per summer.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12

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  • Purdue University Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute

    GER²I Summer Residential — PULSAR

    Purdue’s GER²I PULSAR serves current grades 9–12. The published 2026 two-week fee was $2,990 plus a $100 application fee; 2027 terms are unannounced.

    Cost
    $2,990
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 28 – Jul 25, 2026(2026)
    Where
    In person · West Lafayette, IN
    STEMResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Partial need-based scholarships (limited)

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee: $100. Refunded only if the student is not accepted; Optional Saturday field trip: $100; Partial need-based scholarships (limited)

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying

    Selection and application: Selection: The 2026 application documented gifted/talent indicators and course placement depended on eligibility and availability. Confirm the next-cycle process; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Historical 2026 instructions: One-to-two-page motivation essay or alternative media statement for new students; Historical 2026 instructions: Exactly two qualifying documents from transcript, IQ testing, achievement testing, teacher/mentor recommendation or talent-involvement documentation

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  • Glohea at JHU, a Johns Hopkins University academic student organization

    Global Health Leaders Conference at Johns Hopkins University (GHLC at JHU)

    Cost
    $99(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 23 – Jul 16, 2026(2026)
    Where
    Online
    STEMDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Registration fee assistance for financial hardship. Admitted students tell the organizers upon acceptance.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee: $0. No application fee; Registration fee assistance for financial hardship. Admitted students tell the organizers upon acceptance.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Professional working proficiency in English; Requirement: Open to students from any country or U.S. state

    Selection and application: Selection: Applications are reviewed holistically. The organizer publishes no minimum GPA, test requirement, acceptance rate or guarantee of admission; Student Speaker Series participation requires a separate post-admission application. Application materials: Short essays

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  • Global Works Travel

    Global Works Teen Summer Trips

    Open 2027 chaperoned residential travel programs for students entering grade 9 through graduating grade 12, with service, cultural, language, environmental and pre-med themes.

    Cost
    $3,445–$7,195
    Who can apply
    Grades 7–12 and first-year college (rising)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠3 weeks
    Where
    In person
    LeadershipResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Sibling discount (5% of tuition). Discounts cannot be combined; Educator-parent discount (10% of tuition). Requires proof of full-time employment as a primary or secondary educator; Scholarships through partner organizations

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee: $95. Non-refundable; Enrollment deposit: $700; Sibling discount (5% of tuition). Discounts cannot be combined; Educator-parent discount (10% of tuition). Requires proof of full-time employment as a primary or secondary educator; Scholarships through partner organizations

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 7–13; Requirement: High school trips: entering 9th grade through graduating 12th grade; Requirement: Middle school trip: entering 7th grade through graduating 8th grade

    Selection and application: Selection: Capacity- and fit-based enrollment rather than a single selective cohort. A completed application and payment reserve a space subject to trip availability, documentation, health and conduct requirements.

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  • Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM), Brown University

    GoGetMath@ICERM

    Five-day, non-residential math programme at Brown ICERM for rising 10th or 11th graders, regardless of gender.

    Cost
    $100(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (rising)
    Program dates
    Aug 10–14, 2026(2026)
    Where
    In person · Providence, RI
    STEMDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Full financial aid

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Full financial aid

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–11

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  • Governor's Program for Gifted Children / McNeese State University

    Governor's Program for Gifted Children

    Seven-week McNeese residential program for gifted students in grades 6-10, combining project-based academics, arts, student government, and dorm life.

    Cost
    $3,000–$4,000(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 6–10 (current)
    Program dates
    From Jun 7, 2026 · 7 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Lake Charles, LA
    LeadershipResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Sliding-scale tuition by household income: $200–$3,000. Estimated family tuition and fees by income; families can request additional aid on the enrollment form after acceptance.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Sliding-scale tuition by household income: $200–$3,000. Estimated family tuition and fees by income; families can request additional aid on the enrollment form after acceptance.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 6–10 when applying; Requirement: Junior Division: in grade 6, 7 or 8 during the school year of application; Requirement: Senior Division: in grade 9 or 10, with at least a B average for the last full school term and the current year; Requirement: Classified as gifted by a Louisiana public school system, or scores on an acceptable aptitude test

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants must meet gifted-identification or aptitude criteria and grade-specific requirements. Applications were reviewed until spaces filled; the program does not publish applicant counts, capacity, or an acceptance rate.

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  • Great Books Summer Program

    Great Books Summer Program Online

    Cost
    $925
    Who can apply
    Grades 6–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 4–16, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    Online
    Day program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Limited need-based financial aid and scholarships. Awards can be used for an online program instead of an on-campus one; international students are not eligible.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable deposit due with registration: $95; Limited need-based financial aid and scholarships. Awards can be used for an online program instead of an on-campus one; international students are not eligible.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 6–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Registration is described as rolling while space remains and requires educator support; the provider does not publish a current applicant count, acceptance rate, section capacity, or 2027 placement process.

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