| Application deadline | Unconfirmed — check official site | February 9, 2027 (2027 cycle) | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Cost | Last year's cycle (2026): $2,400–$5,200; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Last year's cycle (2026): $5,193–$8,233; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Financial aid | Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Expenses and aid conditions | Last year's cycle (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: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Catalog terms: Processing fee (paid upon selection): $100; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 CED Summer Program application processing fee: $82; 2026 optional embARC housing with meals and supervision: $5,300. Covers housing, three meals a day, supervision, activities and basic health insurance; for students 16 or 17.; Need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Stipend or pay | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades) | Grade 12 (provider uses rising grades) | Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades) |
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| Additional eligibility | Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: No prior engineering experience or STEM classes required | Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: Must be a rising senior by summer 2027; Requirement: Must be enrolled in or have completed Algebra II or Integrated Math and Geometry; Requirement: Minimum official ACT math score of 25 (SAT math 590) | Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Rising high school seniors, or exceptional rising juniors; Requirement: At least 16 years old on the first day of the program, with no exceptions; Requirement: GPA of 3.0 or higher; Requirement: No design experience required; Requirement: International students must show English language proficiency |
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| Session dates or duration | Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 8, 2026; Ends August 7, 2026; 3–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Starts July 11, 2027; Ends July 16, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle) | Starts July 6, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle) |
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| Format | In person / Online | In person | In person |
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| Housing and supervision | Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Location | San Jose, CA | Knoxville, TN | Berkeley, CA |
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| 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 | Application materials: Two teacher recommendations (math and science); Optional STEM teacher recommendation; Video essay | Selection: Capacity is limited and the 2026 cohort filled. Admission reviews academic preparation, essay, transcript, recommendation, readiness, and available space; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Essay and statement of intent; One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, principal or other professional |
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| Official sources | Source 1 · checked 2026-10-24Source 2 · checked 2026-10-24Source 3 · checked 2026-10-24Source 4 · checked 2026-08-20 | Source 1 · checked 2026-10-24 | Source 1 · checked 2026-10-24Source 2 · checked 2026-10-24Source 3 · checked 2026-10-24Source 4 · checked 2026-08-22 |
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