Summer 2027 For high school students

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Program factsEmory Pre-College ProgramRemoveUC Berkeley Pre-College ScholarsRemoveU.S. Space & Rocket Center Student Space Camp ProgramsRemove
Application deadlineMay 3, 2027 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
CostLast year's cycle (2026): $3,925–$5,510; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $635–$15,987; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: $1,699–$1,899; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Partial need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For accepted U.S. citizens and permanent residents; awards cover a portion of tuition.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Space Camp General Scholarships (financial need or academic excellence): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Academic Excellence applicants need a GPA of 3.25 or higher; scholarships do not cover travel to Huntsville or incidentals.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (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: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For accepted U.S. citizens and permanent residents; awards cover a portion of tuition.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): 2026 commuter track application fee: $25; 2026 commuter track registration fee: $585; 2026 commuter track document management fee: $73; 2026 international service fee (international visitors): $500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Space Camp General Scholarships (financial need or academic excellence): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Academic Excellence applicants need a GPA of 3.25 or higher; scholarships do not cover travel to Huntsville or incidentals.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higherGrades 11–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibilityMinimum 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 fluencyMinimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 11–12; Requirement: Must have completed 10th or 11th grade by the start of summer classes and continue high school in the fall; Requirement: Overall B average (3.0 GPA, weighted or unweighted); Requirement: Must be 16 by the program's age cutoff date; Requirement: High school graduates may apply only if they will be 16 or 17 during the summer; Requirement: Commuter track: California residents living in the Bay Area with family; Requirement: International students must meet English language requirementsAges 9–18; Requirement: Choose the program for your age: Space Camp 9-11, Space Academy 12-14, Advanced Space Academy 15-18; Requirement: Nine-year-olds must have completed or currently be enrolled in 4th grade
Session dates or durationStarts June 13, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)Catalog terms: 6–8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteStarts May 30, 2027; Ends September 3, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
FormatIn personIn person / OnlineIn person
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationAtlanta, GABerkeley, CAHuntsville, AL
Selection and applicationSelection: 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 counselorSelection: Complete applications were reviewed on a rolling basis, with course enrollment subject to capacity, prerequisites, and academic-department discretion. The program does not publish a current acceptance rate.Selection: Standard student programs are purchased first-come, first-served by age and session capacity; they are not merit-selective. Invitation-only Elite and scholarship programs are separate.
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    North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

    North Carolina Governor's School

    North Carolina’s Governor’s School is a four-week residential programme for gifted high-school students, with academic, arts and interdisciplinary study rather than credit, tests or grades.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $600 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends July 17, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Raleigh, Greensboro, NC
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    NC; Meet at least one academic criterion, such as a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.25, a weighted GPA of 3.5, or set NC End of Course, AP, ACT/SAT or aptitude scores

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

    Financial aid: NC Governor's School Foundation need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: NC Governor's School Foundation need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: NC; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Enrolled in grade 11 when nominated; grade 10 students may be nominated only in Dance, Choral Music or Instrumental Music; Requirement: Attend a North Carolina public or non-public school; exchange students are not eligible; Requirement: Meet at least one academic criterion, such as a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.25, a weighted GPA of 3.5, or set NC End of Course, AP, ACT/SAT or aptitude scores; Requirement: Spanish applicants must have completed three high school Spanish courses or be fluent speakers; Requirement: Students can attend only once

    Selection and application: Application materials: Essay (a second discipline essay for academic areas); Audition for arts areas; Two recommendations

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    Northwestern University Center for Talent Development

    Northwestern CTD Academic Summer Camps — Grades 9-12

    Northwestern one- and three-week advanced academic day or residential camps spanning STEM, humanities, writing, technology, leadership, and credit-bearing courses.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,005–$6,105; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 28, 2026; Ends August 7, 2026; 1–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Evanston, IL
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Meet the selected course's CTD eligibility tier (accelerated, credit-bearing three-week courses are at the Indigo tier)

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

    Selection: Course-dependent academic admission using CTD eligibility tiers; applicants qualify through test scores, prior CTD coursework, or portfolio review, and courses may fill.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based CTD financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited funds, awarded as requests are received.; Sandra Dennhardt Technology Scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For students with financial need applying to technology courses.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based CTD financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited funds, awarded as requests are received.; Sandra Dennhardt Technology Scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For students with financial need applying to technology courses.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Meet the selected course's CTD eligibility tier (accelerated, credit-bearing three-week courses are at the Indigo tier)

    Selection and application: Selection: Course-dependent academic admission using CTD eligibility tiers; applicants qualify through test scores, prior CTD coursework, or portfolio review, and courses may fill. Application materials: Qualifying above-grade-level test scores, or a grade report/unofficial transcript with CTD's online teacher recommendation form

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    University of Notre Dame Pre-College

    Notre Dame Summer Scholars

    Notre Dame Summer Scholars offers two-week campus courses, June 19-July 3 or July 10-24, 2027.

    Application deadline
    February 17, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 19, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Notre Dame, IN
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16; Be at least 16 years old by or on August 1, 2027

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

    Financial aid:
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    Need-based partial to full-tuition scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited; no merit-based aid is offered.; KPMG, Philadelphia and Lilly Endowment grants: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Cover tuition, room and board for qualifying Accounting-course students, Philadelphia-area students and Indiana residents. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Application fee (non-refundable): $75; Enrollment fee (non-refundable, applied to the total): $300. Paid once a student is admitted.; Need-based partial to full-tuition scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited; no merit-based aid is offered.; KPMG, Philadelphia and Lilly Endowment grants: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Cover tuition, room and board for qualifying Accounting-course students, Philadelphia-area students and Indiana residents. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Be at least 16 years old by or on August 1, 2027; Requirement: Strong academic standing with solid extracurricular activities; Requirement: International applicants who do not attend an English-speaking high school need TOEFL, IELTS, DET or PTE Academic results

    Selection and application: Application materials: One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher

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    • Research
    • STEM

    New York University GSTEM / Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences

    NYU GSTEM Summer Research Program

    A selective six-week, in-person research program pairing 40 current juniors with NYC STEM mentors; Summer 2027 dates, fees, and deadlines are not yet posted.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $5,750; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    U.S. citizens (living anywhere); Non-citizens in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa

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

    Selection: GSTEM admits 40 current juniors. Review is competitive and considers academic work, essays, STEM activities, and one recommendation.

    Financial aid:
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    Last year's cycle (2026): GSTEM need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Applies toward the program cost only.; Winston Data Scholarship (full program cost): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requires a separate data science essay; recipients take a weekly data science class.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Optional six-week housing with meal plan: $3,966. Need-based aid does not cover housing.; NYU application fee: $50. Fee waivers are available.; GSTEM need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Applies toward the program cost only.; Winston Data Scholarship (full program cost): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requires a separate data science essay; recipients take a weekly data science class.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: U.S. citizens (living anywhere); Citizenship: Non-citizens in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: High aptitude in STEM; Requirement: Available for every day of the six-week program and not enrolled in another program at the same time

    Selection and application: Selection: GSTEM admits 40 current juniors. Review is competitive and considers academic work, essays, STEM activities, and one recommendation. Application materials: Four essays; One letter of recommendation from a teacher, advisor or counselor

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    Oakland University Department of Philosophy

    Oakland University Philosophy Camp

    Five-day residential philosophy camp for high-school students featuring professor-led discussion, critical reasoning, campus activities, and an annual theme.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 13, 2026; Ends July 17, 2026; 0.71 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Rochester, MI
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 13–18

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

    Selection: All campers require preapproval based on age, schooling, maturity, cooperation, and curiosity. Oakland does not publish capacity, applicant volume, acceptance rate, or scholarship selection rate.

    Financial aid:
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    Catalog terms: Need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For students and families to whom the fee is a hardship; requested through a form.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For students and families to whom the fee is a hardship; requested through a form.; Early-bird registration discount: $50. Also discounts for OU staff/faculty and multiple-child registrations.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 13–18; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Currently attending high school or homeschooling at a high school level; students entering high school or just finishing high school are welcome; Requirement: Able to handle yourself appropriately on a college campus

    Selection and application: Selection: All campers require preapproval based on age, schooling, maturity, cooperation, and curiosity. Oakland does not publish capacity, applicant volume, acceptance rate, or scholarship selection rate.

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    Ohio Business Week

    Ohio Business Week

    Ohio Business Week is an entrepreneurship program in which high-school teams develop a business idea and pitch to an investor panel, with workshops and guidance from business professionals. The official event page describes June 21–26, 2026 at Wright State University in Dayton.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $499; 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
    Dayton, OH
    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

    Financial aid: Catalog terms: Financial aid for students who qualify: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requested by emailing info@ohiobusinessweek.org.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Financial aid for students who qualify: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requested by emailing info@ohiobusinessweek.org.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: 3.0 or higher grade point average

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    • Research
    • STEM

    Ohio Supercomputer Center

    Ohio Supercomputer Center STEM Institute

    Competitive two-week residential supercomputing institute for Ohio students in grades 9-11; 2027 runs June 6-17 and applications open January 15.

    Application deadline
    April 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $600; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends June 17, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Columbus, OH
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ohio residents

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

    Selection: Competitive and space-limited; applications are evaluated for teamwork and willingness to learn, but capacity and acceptance rate are not published.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Ohio residents; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying

    Selection and application: Selection: 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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    • Research
    • STEM
    • Internship

    Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry

    OHSU School of Dentistry Summer Research Internship

    OHSU School of Dentistry offers a high-school research internship in dental, oral and craniofacial science, with experienced researchers as mentors.

    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
    Portland, OR
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: 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: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Have a desire to pursue a career in dentistry or oral health

    Selection and application: Application materials: One-page personal statement on your most meaningful research experience and career goals; At least one letter of recommendation addressing your research and science experience

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    Oklahoma Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain

    Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI)

    OSAI is a two-week residential arts academy at Quartz Mountain for Oklahoma high-school students, including graduating seniors. Students are selected through blind auditions in eight literary, visual and performing-arts disciplines; every selected student receives a full programme scholarship.

    Application deadline
    February 14, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 12, 2027; Ends June 27, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    OK
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Maximum age 19; OK

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Full scholarship for every accepted student: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Worth over $4,200 per student; Need-based assistance (audition fees and OAI Angel Fund): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Full scholarship for every accepted student: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Worth over $4,200 per student; Commitment fee for attending students: $375; Non-refundable audition fee per discipline: $15–$35. $15 for early completed applications, $35 for January and February submissions; Need-based assistance (audition fees and OAI Angel Fund): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Maximum age 19; Residency: OK; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying

    Selection and application: Application materials: Audition material uploaded online for each discipline (up to three disciplines); Non-refundable audition fee per discipline

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    • Research
    • STEM

    Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

    PathMaker Scholars

    Paid ten-week residential cancer-research experience for high-school juniors and early college students, with laboratory placement, training, workshops and a final symposium.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts May 25, 2026; Ends July 30, 2026; 10 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: Participant compensation (depends on education level): Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    Commit to the full ten-week program for approximately 40 hours every week; Live on the University of Utah campus and follow residential and laboratory policies

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

    Selection: Huntsman uses an application, transcript, personal statement and reference and may place applicants on a waitlist. Current cohort size, applicant count, acceptance rate and selection rubric are not published.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: High-school applicants must complete junior year before the program begins, or college applicants must be current freshmen or sophomores; Requirement: Be in good academic standing; Requirement: Demonstrate interest in health sciences and biomedical cancer research; Requirement: Commit to the full ten-week program for approximately 40 hours every week; Requirement: Live on the University of Utah campus and follow residential and laboratory policies; Requirement: Complete required laboratory and online training, weekly meetings and events, surveys, and the closing symposium; Exclusion: High-school students who have not completed junior year before the program starts; Exclusion: College students beyond the first or second undergraduate year under the published 2026 rules; Exclusion: Applicants unable to attend the entire program or meet the full-time commitment; Exclusion: Assuming citizenship or permanent residence is mandatory merely because the application collects that information

    Selection and application: Selection: Huntsman uses an application, transcript, personal statement and reference and may place applicants on a waitlist. Current cohort size, applicant count, acceptance rate and selection rubric are not published. Application materials: One-page single-spaced personal statement addressing career goals, personal background, relevant skills and interest in STEM

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    • Pre-college

    University of Pennsylvania College of Liberal and Professional Studies

    Penn Arts and Sciences High School Summer Programs

    Umbrella of Penn SAS two-, three- and six-week residential or online programs for current grade 9-11 students, with credit and noncredit pathways.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $2,950–$23,604; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts May 26, 2026; Ends August 8, 2026; 2–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Philadelphia, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Application-based and academically selective; cohort size and acceptance rate vary by program and were not stated on the overview.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Scholarship for School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school students (Summer Academies and Online Seminars): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Non-refundable application fee: $100; Non-refundable enrollment deposit (part of the total program fee): $1,500; Scholarship for School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school students (Summer Academies and Online Seminars): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Successful applicants should have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA; Requirement: Pre-College programs are for current 10th-11th graders; Summer Academies and Online Seminars for current 9th-11th graders

    Selection and application: Selection: Application-based and academically selective; cohort size and acceptance rate vary by program and were not stated on the overview. Application materials: Application essays (each up to 400 words), plus an extra essay for non-native English speakers; One letter of recommendation on the recommender's official letterhead

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    University of Pennsylvania Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology

    Penn Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI)

    Three-week residential Wharton–Penn Engineering program for rising seniors; Summer 2027 runs July 12–30, while application dates are TBA.

    Application deadline
    January 27, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $11,999 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Philadelphia, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 12 (provider uses rising grades)

    High-level chemistry, physics and calculus courses

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

    Selection: The historical 2026 program selected 75 students based on academic achievement and leadership. Penn does not publish an acceptance rate on the official pages.

    Financial aid: Need-based scholarships and financial awards (full or partial funding): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Non-refundable application fee: $100; Need-based scholarships and financial awards (full or partial funding): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: High-level chemistry, physics and calculus courses; Requirement: Leadership roles

    Selection and application: Selection: The historical 2026 program selected 75 students based on academic achievement and leadership. Penn does not publish an acceptance rate on the official pages. Application materials: Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a STEM teacher)

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