Summer 2027 For high school students

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Program factsHotchkiss Summer PortalsRemoveCalifornia State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)RemoveBoston Leadership Institute Summer ProgramsRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Cost$2,500–$5,800 (2027 cycle)$5,793 (2027 cycle)$699–$2,500 (2027 cycle)
Financial aidLimited financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply with the Financial Aid Application. (2027 cycle)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)Limited need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not for the residential portion and not for international students; separate GI Partners need-based scholarships for Boston-area rising seniors. (2027 cycle)
Expenses and aid conditionsApplication fee: $70. Non-refundable.; Limited financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply with the Financial Aid Application. (2027 cycle)Application 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)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: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not for the residential portion and not for international students; separate GI Partners need-based scholarships for Boston-area rising seniors. (2027 cycle)
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 7–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 6–12 and first-year college (provider uses rising grades)
Additional eligibilityRequirement: Open to rising grades 7–12; Requirement: Course minimums vary: Physics of the Electric Guitar is for rising 8th graders and older, Fun with DNA is for rising 7th and 8th graders, and the Piano Program is for intermediate and advanced pianists ages 11-18Residency: 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: Open to rising grades 6–13; Requirement: One-week and pre-high-school programs: perform at grade level or above
Session dates or durationStarts June 27, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 1–4 weeks (2027 cycle)Catalog terms: 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 1–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn personIn person / Online
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationLakeville, CTDavis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, San Diego, Santa Cruz, CABoston, Waltham, Wellesley, Weston, MA
Selection and applicationSelection: Rolling, course-specific admission; Hotchkiss does not publish a program-wide acceptance rate. Application materials: Two teacher recommendationsSelection: 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: 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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    • STEM

    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.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $699–$2,500 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Boston, Waltham, Wellesley, Weston, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 6–12 and first-year college (provider uses rising grades)

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

    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.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Limited need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not for the residential portion and not for international students; separate GI Partners need-based scholarships for Boston-area rising seniors. (2027 cycle)

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    Expenses and aid conditions: 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: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not for the residential portion and not for international students; separate GI Partners need-based scholarships for Boston-area rising seniors. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility 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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    • Pre-college

    Boston University Summer Term

    Boston University High School Honors

    BU's six-week, credit-bearing summer pathway for rising juniors and seniors; the 2026 session is complete and 2027 has not been announced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $7,245–$11,565; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 27, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Boston, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)

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

    Selection: Rolling holistic review considered grades, rigor, optional tests, statement, and one academic recommendation; course capacity and prerequisites also controlled enrollment. No overall acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Limited need- and merit-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not available to international students or to commuter/online students enrolled in only one course.; Summer Term Scholarship (one need-based award): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Nonrefundable application fee: $75; Nonrefundable enrollment deposit applied to tuition: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; Limited need- and merit-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not available to international students or to commuter/online students enrolled in only one course.; Summer Term Scholarship (one need-based award): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Rising juniors must be taking Honors and/or AP courses; Requirement: International applicants whose native language is not English must show English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo)

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling holistic review considered grades, rigor, optional tests, statement, and one academic recommendation; course capacity and prerequisites also controlled enrollment. No overall acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Personal statement of 500-750 words; One recommendation from an academic teacher (second optional)

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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.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $3,989–$5,245; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Boston, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Scott Simenas Award (need-based scholarship and stipend): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Preference for students from Boston Public High Schools; no other financial aid is offered.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Nonrefundable application fee: $75; Nonrefundable enrollment deposit applied to tuition: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; Scott Simenas Award (need-based scholarship and stipend): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Preference for students from Boston Public High Schools; no other financial aid is offered.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility 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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    • Research
    • STEM
    • Internship

    Boyce Thompson Institute

    Boyce Thompson Institute High School Research Experience

    A six-week, full-time plant-science or computational-biology internship for year-round Ithaca-area students age 16+ who are not graduating; the next cycle is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Ithaca, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: Educational stipend paid monthly: $4,200; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16; Year-round resident of the Ithaca, NY region, within about a one-hour commute; Be at least 16 years old before the first day of the program

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

    Selection: Small, locally restricted research internship. BTI does not publish a current acceptance rate or number of next-cycle positions; final placement depends on available mentors and projects.

    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: Year-round resident of the Ithaca, NY region, within about a one-hour commute; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Be at least 16 years old before the first day of the program; Requirement: Graduating seniors are not eligible; Requirement: Available to work in person full-time, Monday through Friday

    Selection and application: Selection: Small, locally restricted research internship. BTI does not publish a current acceptance rate or number of next-cycle positions; final placement depends on available mentors and projects. Application materials: Essay of 500-700 words on research interest and aspirations

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    Brevard Music Center

    Brevard Music Center High School Orchestral Institute

    Six-week residential orchestral and chamber-music institute for ages 14-18 in Brevard, North Carolina; 2026 tuition was $9,400 and admission was by recorded audition.

    Application deadline
    February 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $9,800 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends August 1, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Brevard, NC
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 14–18; At least 14 years old by the program start date

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

    Selection: Admission is determined by instrument-specific audition. Brevard does not publish a current high-school orchestral applicant count, acceptance rate, or instrument-by-instrument capacity.

    Financial aid: Merit and need-based scholarship support: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need-based support is awarded as work study. (2027 cycle)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Application fee: $65. Non-refundable.; Enrollment fee (applied toward tuition): $950. Non-refundable; due within 10 days of acceptance.; Merit and need-based scholarship support: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need-based support is awarded as work study.; Asheville (AVL) airport shuttle, each way: $15. Students arrange their own travel to and from Brevard. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 14–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: At least 14 years old by the program start date; Requirement: Has not completed one year as a full-time college student

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission is determined by instrument-specific audition. Brevard does not publish a current high-school orchestral applicant count, acceptance rate, or instrument-by-instrument capacity. Application materials: Recorded audition (audio or video; percussion must submit video), about 12 minutes maximum

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    • Research
    • STEM

    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.

    Application deadline
    January 20, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Cambridge, Massachusetts, Broad Institute; daily commute required from a Massachusetts high school community
    Stipend or pay
    Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 scholar stipend: $3,600; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or non-U.S. citizen with employment authorization; Must attend a Massachusetts high school within daily commuting distance of Broad

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

    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.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Daily transportation reimbursement: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Broad promises partial reimbursement but does not publish limits or eligible modes.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility 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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    • Pre-college

    Brown University

    Brown University Pre-College Programs

    Large paid umbrella of 1–7 week online, hybrid, Providence, U.S. field, and international courses for students roughly ages 13–18, with program-specific eligibility.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $3,096–$17,935; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online / Hybrid
    Location
    Providence, Barcelona, Oxford, RI, AK, FL
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 13–18; Course choices depend on the student's age and grade level

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    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.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based Sibley Scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awarded first-applied, first-awarded until funds are exhausted.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (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: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awarded first-applied, first-awarded until funds are exhausted.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility 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.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $1,750 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 27, 2027; Ends July 2, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Lewisburg, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Financial aid: Need-based financial assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requires a school or CBO counselor letter confirming financial need, received by the application deadline. (2027 cycle)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Need-based financial assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requires a school or CBO counselor letter confirming financial need, received by the application deadline. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility 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.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $475–$650 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2027; Ends July 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Des Moines, IA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Iowa high school students

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Program fee assistance or company sponsorship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For qualified candidates; complete the Financial Assistance/Company Sponsorship form before registering. (2027 cycle)

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Program fee assistance or company sponsorship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For qualified candidates; complete the Financial Assistance/Company Sponsorship form before registering. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Iowa high school students; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    • STEM

    Virginia Tech College of Engineering

    C-Tech2: Computers and Technology at Virginia Tech

    Virginia Tech C-Tech² introduces rising juniors and seniors to engineering through a biomedical design project, hands-on activities and college preparation.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $2,500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 28, 2026; Ends July 11, 2026; 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Blacksburg, VA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)

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

    Financial aid: Catalog terms: Full and partial need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Full and partial need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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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.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $5,793 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, San Diego, Santa Cruz, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    California high school students only

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

    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.

    Financial aid: 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)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Application 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)

    Full eligibility 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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    California State Summer School for the Arts

    California State Summer School for the Arts

    Selective four-week residential arts program for current grades 8-12; the 2026 Cal Poly Pomona session is complete and no reliable 2027 application cycle is open.

    Application deadline
    February 28, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $5,174–$10,475; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 3, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Pomona, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

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

    Selection: CSSSA selects on talent and creativity through discipline assignments and adult references and can welcome up to about 500 students. Admission rates vary by department and year; the current site does not provide an authoritative 2027 acceptance rate or department capacity.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Full or partial (50%) tuition scholarship for California residents: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need-based; does not affect admission and does not need to be repaid.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Tuition transaction fee (2.99%): $155–$313. $155 for California residents; $313 for out-of-state and international students.; Application fee: $20. Non-refundable; waivers for California residents with economic need.; Full or partial (50%) tuition scholarship for California residents: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need-based; does not affect admission and does not need to be repaid.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying

    Selection and application: Selection: CSSSA selects on talent and creativity through discipline assignments and adult references and can welcome up to about 500 students. Admission rates vary by department and year; the current site does not provide an authoritative 2027 acceptance rate or department capacity. Application materials: Returning Student essay (returning students only)

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