Summer 2027 For high school students

Summer 2027 planning for rising 11th graders

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Program factsRIT Youth and Pre-College ProgramsRemoveShared WorldsRemoveOhio Supercomputer Center STEM InstituteRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteApril 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
CostLast year's cycle (2026): $250–$450; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $2,600; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: $600; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Camp Tiger camper scholarships for families in financial need: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited; awarded on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted; requires a teacher/counselor recommendation.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): Non-refundable administrative fee (included in the Camp Tiger session fee): $75; Camp Tiger camper scholarships for families in financial need: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited; awarded on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted; requires a teacher/counselor recommendation.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Deposit to hold a spot (part of tuition): $500. Fully refundable until one month before camp begins.; Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; GSP airport shuttle, each way: $35; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 3–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 8–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 9–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
Additional eligibilityRequirement: Open to rising grades 3–12Requirement: Open to rising grades 8–12Residency: Ohio residents; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying
Session dates or durationCatalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteStarts July 11, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)Starts June 6, 2027; Ends June 17, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
FormatIn personIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationRochester, NYSpartanburg, SCColumbus, OH
Selection and applicationSelection: Most paid camps use registration and capacity rather than a single competitive admissions process. Scholarship and partner-funded programs have separate eligibility and limited funds; the umbrella applicant count, seats, fill rates, scholarship rates, and selection criteria are not published. Application materials: One teacher or counselor recommendation for Camp Tiger scholarship considerationUnconfirmed — check official siteSelection: Competitive and space-limited; applications are evaluated for teamwork and willingness to learn, but capacity and acceptance rate are not published. Application materials: Teacher recommendation
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    Mississippi Arts Commission

    Mississippi Governor's School

    Mississippi Governor’s School runs June 6–19, 2027 as a fully residential, closed-campus programme at Mississippi University for Women.

    Application deadline
    November 1, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends June 19, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Columbus, MS
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Mississippi

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

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Room: $0; Meals: $0 (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Mississippi; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Has not previously attended the Mississippi Governor's School; Requirement: Meets at least one academic qualification: Mississippi gifted eligibility, composite ACT 25+, SAT 1250+, PSAT Selection Index 175+, or cumulative GPA 3.25+ on a 4.0 scale; Requirement: Demonstrates advanced ability in academic aptitude, creative thinking, leadership, or fine and/or performing arts

    Selection and application: Application materials: Two recommendation letters (one teacher, one community member); 2027 scholar prompt response (essay, video, presentation or other original format; AI use prohibited)

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    Missouri State University Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

    Missouri Fine Arts Academy

    A two-week residential arts academy at Missouri State University, May 30–June 12, 2027. Tuition is free for 2027; exact student application rules and other expenses remain unconfirmed.

    Application deadline
    January 25, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts May 30, 2027; Ends June 12, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Springfield, MO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

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

    Selection: A panel of artists and arts educators adjudicates the complete application, essay, school evaluation, and discipline portfolio or audition. MFAA publishes no applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, or scoring weights on the official pages.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Has not attended MFAA in the past

    Selection and application: Selection: A panel of artists and arts educators adjudicates the complete application, essay, school evaluation, and discipline portfolio or audition. MFAA publishes no applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, or scoring weights on the official pages. Application materials: Essay of about 500 words; Portfolio (visual arts, creative writing), performance video (theatre, dance, vocal, instrumental) or audio files/scores (electronic music, composition)

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    University of Missouri

    Missouri Scholars Academy

    Missouri Scholars Academy 2027 uses school nominations for current 10th graders who attend school and live in Missouri. The academy runs June 13–July 3; accepted scholars pay $600, with limited need-based waivers.

    Application deadline
    February 12, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $600 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 13, 2027; Ends July 3, 2027; 3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Columbia, MO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 10 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Missouri

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

    Selection: School nomination allotments limit the pool, a statewide committee evaluates academic and qualitative criteria, and about 330 scholars are expected in 2027. MSA does not publish a current nomination count or acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Fee waiver for students eligible for free or reduced lunch: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Granted to the extent funds are available. (2027 cycle)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Fee waiver for students eligible for free or reduced lunch: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Granted to the extent funds are available. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Missouri; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 10 when applying; Requirement: Attend high school in Missouri or be homeschooled in Missouri

    Selection and application: Selection: School nomination allotments limit the pool, a statewide committee evaluates academic and qualitative criteria, and about 330 scholars are expected in 2027. MSA does not publish a current nomination count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a teacher; Two essays of 300-350 words

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    MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute

    MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute

    A selective four-week MIT STEM institute with free online prerequisites and team-based virtual or Cambridge summer courses, primarily for US high-school students entering senior year.

    Application deadline
    March 31, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 5, 2027; Ends August 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Cambridge, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    US; Must register for and work through the free online prerequisite course for the chosen summer course before being considered

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

    Selection: Competitive summer selection based partly on prerequisite-course performance, technical preparation, essays, school-supporting information, and recommendation; online prerequisite access is broader.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: US; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Must live in and physically attend high school in the United States, and live in the US for the duration of the program; Requirement: Must register for and work through the free online prerequisite course for the chosen summer course before being considered

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive summer selection based partly on prerequisite-course performance, technical preparation, essays, school-supporting information, and recommendation; online prerequisite access is broader. Application materials: Three short essays (500 words or less each); One teacher or mentor recommendation

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    • STEM

    University of Missouri College of Health Sciences

    Mizzou Health Sciences Summer Camp

    Mizzou is planning a week-long 2027 health-sciences camp for high-school juniors and seniors. Dates, cost and registration details will be announced later; the interest list provides updates.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Columbia, MO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    • STEM

    Montana Technological University

    Montana Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Summer Program

    Montana Tech’s residential materials-engineering programme for rising juniors and seniors ran June 21–26, 2026, with lodging, meals and materials covered. Travel was excluded; a future offer is unconfirmed.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 21, 2026; Ends June 26, 2026; 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Butte, MT
    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: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Selection and application: Selection: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.

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    • Pre-college

    Montclair State University

    Montclair State University Pre-College Summer Programs

    One-week residential programs for rising grades 10-12; the two published Summer 2026 sessions have ended and the next cycle is not yet announced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $1,900; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 12, 2026; Ends August 1, 2026; 1–2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Montclair, NJ
    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

    Selection: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Non-refundable deposit due upon acceptance: $500. Counts toward the program cost; students are not registered until it is received.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.

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    • Pre-college

    University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

    MPulse Musical Theatre Workshop

    Selective three-week residential musical-theatre intensive for high-school juniors and exceptional sophomores; the 2026 workshop cost $5,990 including room and board and is closed.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $5,990; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Ann Arbor, MI
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Applicants from around the world are welcomed by MPulse; individual travel and entry-document obligations apply; Be able to participate in the required residential program

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

    Selection: Selective faculty review based on training and experience, academic transcript, recommendation and a multi-part artistic audition.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Limited merit and need-informed MPulse scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Merit consideration was automatic by the priority deadline. Need-informed applicants generally needed prior-year AGI at or below $125,000 or special circumstances and supporting financial documents.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 nonrefundable application fee: $75. Qualified applicants could request an Acceptd fee-waiver code.; Limited merit and need-informed MPulse scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Merit consideration was automatic by the priority deadline. Need-informed applicants generally needed prior-year AGI at or below $125,000 or special circumstances and supporting financial documents.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Applicants from around the world are welcomed by MPulse; individual travel and entry-document obligations apply; Requirement: Be a current high-school junior, or an exceptional sophomore with substantial ability and experience; Requirement: Maintain at least a B average; Requirement: Submit a complete artistic and academic application; Requirement: Demonstrate preparation through voice and acting audition videos; Requirement: Be able to participate in the required residential program; Exclusion: Ordinary sophomore applications are not promised consideration; Exclusion: Admission is selective and is not guaranteed by meeting the minimum GPA; Exclusion: Participation does not confer University of Michigan admission or academic credit; Exclusion: Minor participants are required to live in program housing

    Selection and application: Selection: Selective faculty review based on training and experience, academic transcript, recommendation and a multi-part artistic audition. Application materials: Audition materials uploaded via Acceptd

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    Michigan State University Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Multicultural Business Programs

    MSU Entrepreneur Leadership Camp

    Four-day MSU entrepreneurship and leadership camp for rising juniors and seniors; the June 2026 program is complete and 2027 is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 22, 2026; Ends June 25, 2026; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    East Lansing, MI
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Application-based camp. MSU does not publish the 2026 applicant total, cohort size in the cited article, acceptance rate, rubric, or waitlist policy.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Selection and application: Selection: Application-based camp. MSU does not publish the 2026 applicant total, cohort size in the cited article, acceptance rate, rubric, or waitlist policy.

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    • STEM
    • Pre-college

    Michigan State University College of Engineering

    MSU High School Engineering Institute (HSEI)

    Five-day residential MSU exploration of engineering majors for rising grades 10-12 and recent graduates; all 2026 sessions ended and 2027 is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    June 4, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $1,199 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 13, 2027; Ends July 15, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    East Lansing, MI
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 and first-year college (provider uses rising grades)

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

    Selection: All 2026 sessions filled. Admission used grade/GPA guidance and a transcript, but MSU publishes no applicant count, acceptance rate or detailed selection rubric.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–13; Requirement: GPA of 3.0 or better in engineering core courses such as math, sciences and technology

    Selection and application: Selection: All 2026 sessions filled. Admission used grade/GPA guidance and a transcript, but MSU publishes no applicant count, acceptance rate or detailed selection rubric.

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    • STEM

    MultiCare Health System

    MultiCare Academy for Students in Healthcare (M.A.S.H. Camp)

    Free, competitive hospital-based summer career camp for Washington high-school students, offering hands-on exposure to clinical and nonclinical health professions across three regions.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Spokane, Yakima, WA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    Puget Sound camp: primary residence in Pierce, south King, Kitsap or north Thurston counties; Yakima camp: primary residence in Yakima County

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

    Selection: Competitive regional selection; official current applicant and seat counts are not published in the accessible notice.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Puget Sound camp: primary residence in Pierce, south King, Kitsap or north Thurston counties; Residency: Yakima camp: primary residence in Yakima County; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–12 when applying; Requirement: Has not attended M.A.S.H. Camp before; Requirement: Interest in healthcare professions such as nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy or another healthcare field; Requirement: Required vaccinations and a tuberculosis test before camp

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive regional selection; official current applicant and seat counts are not published in the accessible notice. Application materials: Three required essays (150-250 words each) and one optional essay

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    • STEM

    The University of Texas at Austin - Center for Space Research

    NASA SEES High School Summer Intern Program

    SEES is a NASA-funded UT Austin research internship using mission data with academic, NASA and industry mentors.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 5, 2026; Ends July 18, 2026; 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Hybrid / Online
    Location
    Austin, TX
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Minimum age 16; US

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): On-site participation scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Covers tuition, meals, housing, tours and local travel.; Travel scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Covers travel to Austin; applying does not affect selection.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): On-site participation scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Covers tuition, meals, housing, tours and local travel.; Travel scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Covers travel to Austin; applying does not affect selection.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Citizenship: US; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Has not been a SEES intern before; Requirement: Strong interest in science, technology, engineering and math; Requirement: Able to complete the online requirements before the on-site program

    Selection and application: Application materials: Online application with essay questions (250 words maximum each); One recommendation form from a teacher, counselor, youth leader or principal

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