Summer 2027 · High school

Summer 2027 planning for rising 11th graders

Rising 11th grade means entering grade 11 in fall 2027. These leads match sourced grade ranges, with current-grade rules mapped to the following rising grade when stated. Confirm the provider's exact wording.

Planning for 2027. Every date and price keeps its year. Confirm the current application window on the official site before you apply.

FreePaid or stipendOnlineIn personHybrid
9th10th11th12th
Side by side

Compare 3 of 3 programs

Clear comparison

Catalog facts retain their cycle. Check the official sources before applying or paying.

  1. Massachussetts College of Art and Design

    MassArt Summer StudiosRemove
    Application deadline
    May 3, 2027
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Not published
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 11–12
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grades 11–12
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 19, 2027; Ends August 13, 2027; 4 weeks
    Format
    In person / Online
    Housing and supervision
    Non-residential
    Location
    Boston, MA
    Selection and application
    Application materials: One-page statement of purpose; Portfolio of 6-8 photographs of your strongest work (for-credit applicants); Portfolio description list (for-credit applicants); One letter of recommendation (for-credit applicants)
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 9, 2026

  2. Landmark College

    Landmark College High School Summer ProgramRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $5,990–$7,3902026 cycle
    Financial aid
    2026: Financial aid. Awarded upon acceptance; applications reviewed first-come, first-served.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026: Refundable damage deposit (2026): $150; Financial aid. Awarded upon acceptance; applications reviewed first-come, first-served.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)
    Additional eligibility
    Ages 16–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Has completed sophomore year of high school and is returning to high school in the fall; Requirement: A diagnosed learning difference is not required
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 10, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 3 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Putney, VT
    Selection and application
    Selection: Admissions reviews fit for the structured program; no applicant, cohort or acceptance count is published. Financial aid is limited and first-come after acceptance. Application materials: Educational recommendations (form included in the application); Parent/guardian statement; Interview by phone or online
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Aug 22, 2026Source 4 · checked Aug 20, 2026

  3. Texas McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin

    Discover Yourself in Accounting Majors and Careers (DYNAMC)Remove
    Application deadline
    February 1, 2027
    Cost
    Free (other costs may apply)
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    On-campus boarding: $0. Covered by program funders; Food: $0. Covered by program funders.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    Residency: Texas high school students; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Students enrolled in summer school during the program dates cannot participate (full-time attendance required)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends June 25, 2027
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Austin, TX
    Selection and application
    Selection: McCombs describes desired qualities but publishes no current applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, fixed GPA cutoff, identity quota, geographic quota, scoring rubric, interview process, or waitlist policy. Historical cohort figures must not be treated as a future guarantee. Application materials: Essay(s); One letter of recommendation
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Aug 20, 2026Source 3 · checked Aug 20, 2026

Matching programs

Showing 73–84 of 314 programs

Editor picks and selective programs first, then the soonest 2027 deadlines. No paid placements. Listings are ranked by fit, never by payment. Methodology.

Share or print this list

  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Discovery Hall Programs

    Dauphin Island Sea Lab Residential Marine Science Class

    Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Residential Marine Science Class is a four-week campus programme for students entering grades 9–12.

    Apply by
    Apr 1, 2027159 days left
    Cost
    $3,000
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 6 – Jul 2, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Dauphin Island, AL
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Full-tuition scholarships (several, with different criteria). Includes need-based, Alabama/Mississippi, maritime-industry, research and Woman in STEM scholarships.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable application fee (part of the program cost): $100; Full-tuition scholarships (several, with different criteria). Includes need-based, Alabama/Mississippi, maritime-industry, research and Woman in STEM scholarships.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12

    Selection and application: Application materials: Recommendation letter from a non-related science instructor; Recommendation letter from a non-related instructor in a non-science subject; Essay of about 500 words on why the student wishes to attend

    Checked Official site

    Review 3 selectedView program

  • Pratt Institute

    Pratt Summer PreCollege Intensive

    Pratt’s summer art and design intensive plans to open applications in November 2026. Published 2027 milestones include February 1 scholarships, April 1 international applications, April 25 deposits and May 31 full payment.

    Apply by
    Apr 1, 2027159 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 6–31, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Brooklyn, NY
    ArtsResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Pratt PreCollege full-ride scholarship. Limited number; awarded on financial need, creative promise and potential; typically to households earning under $60,000.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable application fee: $65; Non-refundable program deposit: $600. Paid after acceptance; secures the student's place and class choices; Course supplies: $300–$500. Depends on the courses selected; Pratt PreCollege full-ride scholarship. Limited number; awarded on financial need, creative promise and potential; typically to households earning under $60,000.

    Requirements: Ages 15–18; Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Citizenship: International student with an F-1 visa; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Must turn 16 on or before December 31, 2027

    Selection and application: Selection: Capacity-limited application review emphasizing maturity, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Personal statement (250 words or less); Scholarship applicants: two samples of creative work, one recommendation and a letter of hardship

    Checked Official site

    Review 3 selectedView program

  • The Welch Foundation

    Welch Summer Scholar Program

    The Welch Summer Scholar Program offers five-week residential chemistry research at six Texas universities. Applicants must be current sophomores or juniors at a Texas high school; previous participants are ineligible. The sites include Austin, Arlington, Dallas, Houston, College Station and Lubbock, so Austin is not the only location.

    Apply by
    Apr 4, 2027162 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    May 30 – Jul 2, 2027 · 5 weeks
    Where
    In person
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: Texas; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Attend high school in Texas; Requirement: Not a previous Welch Summer Scholar Program participant

    Selection and application: Application materials: Essay of at least 250 words on one of three prompts; Two letters of recommendation (not from family members)

    Checked Official site

    Review 3 selectedView program

  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Architecture

    UNL Career Explorations in Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture Workshop

    UNL's residential design workshop runs June 6-11, 2027 for students who have completed at least two high-school years. The $650 fee includes supplies, programme fees, meals and lodging; scholarships are available.

    Apply by
    Apr 9, 2027167 days left
    Cost
    $650
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 6–11, 2027
    Where
    In person · Lincoln, NE
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: High school workshop scholarships. Apply with the workshop application.

    Costs beyond tuition: High school workshop scholarships. Apply with the workshop application.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–12 when applying; Requirement: Completed two or more years of high school by the workshop; Requirement: No art or drafting courses required.

    Selection and application: Selection: 36 places reserved; current application form was closed at capture.

    Checked Official site

    University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Architecture logo
    Review 3 selectedView program

  • University of Delaware Undergraduate Admissions

    College Readiness Scholars Institute (CRSI)

    Free residential college preparation and school-year sessions for eligible Delaware students entering grades 9–12. The 2027 application is open; April 15 is a priority milestone.

    Priority deadline
    Apr 15, 2027173 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 21 – Jul 2, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Newark, DE
    ResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: Delaware resident; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; Requirement: Must be a first-generation college student (first in the immediate family to attend college) or low-income (qualifies for free or reduced lunch); Requirement: Must attend an orientation session in May or early June before the program; Requirement: Must participate full time, with no outside activities such as sports, jobs or internships during the program

    Selection and application: Application materials: Recommendation form (sent to a teacher, counselor, mentor or coach after the application is submitted); 30-60 second video essay (provided after the application is submitted)

    Checked Official site

    Review 3 selectedView program

  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

    Operation Catapult

    Rose-Hulman’s Operation Catapult is an 11-day STEM camp for students completing grades 10–11. The 2027 fee is $2,750; applications open December 1, 2026 and are due April 19, 2027.

    Apply by
    Apr 19, 2027177 days left
    Cost
    $2,750
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11
    Program dates
    Jun 7 – Jul 22, 2027
    Where
    In person · Terre Haute, IN
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee: $0; Deposit to reserve a spot: $100. Due once the application is approved; Suggested spending money: $100–$150

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 10–11; Requirement: Open in the summer after sophomore or junior year (students finishing grade 10 or 11); Requirement: One year of chemistry or physics

    Selection and application: Selection: Earlier 2026 instructions described selective application followed by first-come session placement after approval. Confirm the current 2027 review and placement process; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Recommendation from a counselor or teacher

    Checked Official site

    Review 3 selectedView program

  • American Shakespeare Center

    ASC Theatre Camp

    Apply by
    May 1, 2027189 days left
    Cost
    $3,975
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 and first-year college (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 23 – Jul 15, 2027 · 3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Staunton, VA
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: ASC financial aid funds (general fund, Sydney Stark Jr. Memorial fund, Military Family fund): Up to $3,975. General fund up to half of tuition; Stark fund up to full tuition; Military Family fund at least half.

    Costs beyond tuition: Nonrefundable tuition deposit at registration: $150. Part of tuition; secures an accepted camper's spot; ASC financial aid funds (general fund, Sydney Stark Jr. Memorial fund, Military Family fund): Up to $3,975. General fund up to half of tuition; Stark fund up to full tuition; Military Family fund at least half.

    Requirements: Ages 13–19; Requirement: Open to rising grades 8–13; Requirement: Must be 13 to 19 at the start of camp (homeschool grade equivalents accepted)

    Selection and application: Selection: Attendance was by acceptance, applications were reviewed monthly, and accepted-student registration was first-come, first-served. ASC did not publish applicant count, acceptance rate, or detailed judging rubric.

    Checked Official site

    American Shakespeare Center logo
    Review 3 selectedView program

  • Fordham University

    Fordham Summer Leaders Academy

    One- or two-week NYC residential/commuter courses for rising grades 10-12, with credit and noncredit options; 2026 is complete and 2027 details arrive by December.

    Apply by
    May 1, 2027189 days left
    Cost
    $1,418–$6,173(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 21 – Jul 30, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Bronx, NY
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Limited need-based discount. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch with a GPA of 3.5 or better are encouraged to apply.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Resident program fee (housing, three meals a day, events, transportation): $887–$1,637. $887 for one week, $1,637 for two weeks; included in the resident totals; Application deposit, applied to the final bill: $75. Non-refundable; Tuition deposit to hold a seat, applied to the final bill: $300. Non-refundable; Limited need-based discount. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch with a GPA of 3.5 or better are encouraged to apply.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Must have completed the first year of high school by the summer; Requirement: Credit-bearing courses: GPA of 3.0 or better, primarily for rising seniors; rising juniors need a GPA of 3.5 or better; Requirement: Non-credit courses recommended for students with a GPA of 3.0 or better; Requirement: Recommended English proficiency for international students: mid-B2 level (TOEFL 80, IELTS 6, DET 115)

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling course-by-course admission until capacity, with course caps often around 20. Applicant volume, acceptance rates, and discount counts are not published. Application materials: Letter of recommendation (rising juniors applying to credit-bearing courses); Audition song (Musical Theatre Workshop)

    Checked Official site

    Fordham University logo
    Review 3 selectedView program

  • Emory University

    Emory Pre-College Program

    Emory Pre-College offers two-week, noncredit college-level courses for current high-school sophomores and juniors.

    Apply by
    May 3, 2027191 days left
    Cost
    $3,925–$5,510(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 13 – Jul 24, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Atlanta, GA
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Partial need-based financial aid. For accepted U.S. citizens and permanent residents; awards cover a portion of tuition.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee (non-refundable): $70. Waived for returning Pre-College students and foundation scholars; Enrollment deposit (non-refundable): $350. Paid on acceptance and counts toward the total cost; Lab fee for select courses: $25–$75; Noncredit course books: Up to $50; Partial need-based financial aid. For accepted U.S. citizens and permanent residents; awards cover a portion of tuition.

    Requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Minimum GPA of 3.0; Requirement: Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate English fluency

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling review of complete applications until classes fill. Emory reports average enrollment around 400 and average class size 14 but publishes no current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Two recommendations from teachers and/or a guidance counselor

    Checked Official site

    Emory University logo
    Review 3 selectedView program

  • Massachussetts College of Art and Design

    MassArt Summer Studios

    MassArt’s Pre-College Summer Studios is a four-week art-foundation programme for high-school juniors and seniors.

    Apply by
    May 3, 2027191 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12
    Program dates
    Jul 19 – Aug 13, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Boston, MA
    ArtsDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 11–12

    Selection and application: Application materials: One-page statement of purpose; Portfolio of 6-8 photographs of your strongest work (for-credit applicants); Portfolio description list (for-credit applicants); One letter of recommendation (for-credit applicants)

    Checked Official site

    ComparingView program

  • Bentley University Pre-College Programs

    Bentley University Wall Street 101

    Competitive one-week finance courses for rising juniors and seniors in Bentley's trading room or online; 2026 is closed and the 2027 application opens January 15.

    Apply by
    May 15, 2027203 days left
    Cost
    $1,490–$3,730
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 7 – Jul 9, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person or online · Waltham, MA
    BusinessResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Limited need-based scholarships. Need is shown with U.S. tax filings or other financial documents; no travel funds or visa support.

    Costs beyond tuition: One-time non-refundable application fee for all selected sessions: $75; Limited need-based scholarships. Need is shown with U.S. tax filings or other financial documents; no travel funds or visa support.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Applicants who have not completed at least two years of U.S. high school must demonstrate English language proficiency; Requirement: Residential students must be 16 by September 1 of the program year; younger students can commute or take online courses; Requirement: Basic familiarity with the stock market recommended for Stock Market and Investment Research

    Selection and application: Selection: Bentley calls the program competitive and releases decisions on a rolling basis, but does not publish an acceptance rate, cohort size, scoring rubric, minimum GPA, or required finance background on the official pages. Application materials: Optional essay question

    Checked Official site

    Bentley University Pre-College Programs logo
    Review 3 selectedView program

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger Precollege

    UW-Madison Badger Precollege Programs

    Badger Precollege is a grades 4-12 program family with day, commuter, residential, and some online options; Summer 2026 is complete.

    Apply by
    May 15, 2027203 days left
    Cost
    $620–$5,100(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 4–12
    Program dates
    Jun 14 – Jul 31, 2026 · 1⁠–⁠3 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Madison, WI
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Badger Precollege need-based scholarship. Full awards primarily for Wisconsin students; out-of-state awards up to 50% of total tuition.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: PACE registration fee: $50; STEP and Summer Arts Clinic application fee: $75; ALP, Badger Summer Scholars and WIPA application fee: $100; Badger Precollege need-based scholarship. Full awards primarily for Wisconsin students; out-of-state awards up to 50% of total tuition.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 4–12; Requirement: Each program sets its grade range by the grade a student is finishing in the spring before the program: PACE grades 4-8, STEP grades 6-8, ALP, Badger Summer Scholars and Summer Arts Clinic grades 9-12; Requirement: Wisconsin International Precollege Academy is for international high school students aged 15-18

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission and capacity rules vary by program and course; this umbrella record does not imply admission to every pathway. Application materials: Essay questions (program-dependent)

    Checked Official site

    University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger Precollege logo
    Review 3 selectedView program
Before you apply

How to check costs, eligibility and dates

You are typically finishing grade 10 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.

Each card shows what the program has published; open the official site for anything it leaves out. A date or price from an earlier year says so beside it, and format and location can change between cycles.

Selective vs. pay-to-play guideApplication guideHow we list programs

Keep exploring

Explore Summer 2027 by interest, grade and state

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does rising grade mean my grade when I apply?

Rising grade means the grade you will enter in fall 2027. Providers may instead use your current or completed grade. This page maps an explicitly current-grade range forward by one grade; otherwise it matches the listed range. Confirm the provider's exact rule before applying.

How should I compare program costs and formats?

Compare tuition, application fees, housing, meals and travel, then check whether attendance is online, on campus or hybrid. A free tuition offer may leave other expenses. A card shows only what the program has published; for anything it leaves out, open the official site.

Can a program pay to appear first?

No paid placements. Listings are ranked by fit, never by payment. By default, editor picks and programs whose official rules describe selective admission come first, and within each group the soonest 2027 deadline. You can sort by name, deadline or latest source check instead. Use the methodology page to understand catalog standards.

How do I save a program?

Open its catalog listing and sign in to save it to your plan. You can browse these pages and official program links without signing in.

Not sure where to start?

Get a shortlist that fits your grade and interests.

Answer a few questions in the Find My Fit quiz and get a personalized list in about two minutes.

Take the Find My Fit quizBrowse every program