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Summer 2027 planning for rising 12th graders

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  1. 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
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  2. Sea Education Association

    SEA High School & Pre-College Summer ProgramsRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $2,500–$9,500
    Financial aid
    Need-based financial assistance (after acceptance)
    Expenses and aid conditions
    High-school program deposit (non-refundable, credited toward tuition): $300. Due within two weeks of acceptance; Need-based financial assistance (after acceptance)
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Completed at least one high-school science course and one high-school mathematics course; Requirement: Rising freshmen are considered for the virtual program only; Requirement: SEA Expedition is open to rising sophomores through recent graduates; the SEA Shore courses are designed for rising juniors, seniors and recent graduates; Requirement: Must meet SEA's Essential Eligibility Criteria and be cleared to participate by SEA's medical team
    Session dates or duration
    Up to 3 weeks
    Format
    In person / Online
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Woods Hole, MA
    Selection and application
    Selection: Programs have 20-25 places and use holistic review of academics, reference, motivation and goals. SEA Expedition and Pre-College applicants interview; admission and first-choice program are not guaranteed. Application materials: Short answer essay questions; Interview (not required for SeaQuest or SEAscape/Ocean Studies on Cape Cod applicants)
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  3. National Student Leadership Conference

    NSLC International DiplomacyRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $4,4952026 cycle
    Financial aid
    2026: NSLC Summer Program Scholarship. For students demonstrating financial need, academic merit, and school or community involvement.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026: Enrollment deposit. Paid by credit or debit card with the online application; NSLC Summer Program Scholarship. For students demonstrating financial need, academic merit, and school or community involvement.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Not published
    Additional eligibility
    Ages 14–18; Requirement: Have completed at least one year of high school; students may attend through the summer following high school graduation
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 12, 2026; Ends July 2, 20262026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Washington, New York, DC, NY
    Selection and application
    Selection: NSLC accepts direct applications as well as nominated or invited students and continues enrollment while space remains. The official pages do not publish applicant counts, acceptance rates, or a competitive selection rubric.
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026

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  • Carnegie Mellon University

    Carnegie Mellon Architecture Pre-College

    Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Architecture is a five-week intensive studio programme in Pittsburgh, June 26–July 31, 2027. Applicants must currently be sophomores or juniors and be sixteen by June 26. Students develop drawings, models and digital work through critiques; the programme is noncredit and gives no undergraduate admissions advantage.

    Apply by
    Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Cost
    $8,253–$10,744(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 26 – Jul 31, 2027 · 5 weeks
    Where
    In person · Pittsburgh, PA
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based scholarship (US citizens and permanent residents only)

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee: $75. Waived for applicants requesting scholarship consideration; Non-refundable enrollment deposit: $800. $100 for admitted students receiving scholarships; Need-based scholarship (US citizens and permanent residents only)

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: At least 16 years old by June 26, 2027; Requirement: Commuters must live within about 30 miles of the Pittsburgh campus or within Allegheny County; Requirement: International applicants applying after February 1 must have attended a U.S. high school for at least one year and be returning to one

    Selection and application: Application materials: One letter of recommendation; Two essays (300-500 words each)

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  • Hispanic National Bar Foundation

    Future Latino Leaders Law Camp

    , July 18-25, 2027, for students in grades 9-12 interested in law, community service and leadership. Applications run December 1, 2026-March 1, 2027.

    Apply by
    Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 18–25, 2027
    Where
    In person · Washington, DC
    Leadership
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based transportation scholarship

    Costs beyond tuition: Need-based transportation scholarship

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: High school student in good standing; Requirement: Interest in law school and the legal profession, and a demonstrated interest in community service and leadership; Requirement: Proof of citizenship, permanent residency, a U.S. visa or other immigration authorization, needed to enter certain government buildings; Requirement: Minimum GPA of 2.5; students below 2.5 may apply with an explanation of their academic performance

    Selection and application: Application materials: One personal essay written without AI assistance; Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors or employers

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  • Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs

    National High School Game Academy (NHSGA)

    An intensive six-week residential game-development academy; the 2027 application is scheduled for December 2026.

    Apply by
    Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Cost
    $13,281(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 26 – Aug 7, 2027 · 6 weeks
    Where
    In person · Pittsburgh, PA
    STEMResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based full scholarship. Covers tuition, housing and dining; not open to international students.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee: $75. Non-refundable; Enrollment deposit: $800. Non-refundable; Need-based full scholarship. Covers tuition, housing and dining; not open to international students; Enrollment deposit for scholarship recipients: $100. Available for the student's use on campus through the CMU ID card.

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Academic average of B (3.0/4.0) or better; Requirement: Strong interest in the entertainment industry and in software development, game design, visual arts or sound design and music composition

    Selection and application: Selection: Role-based application review with possible capacity closure; applicant count, cohort size, and acceptance rate are not published. Application materials: One letter of recommendation; Two essays

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  • Washington University in St. Louis Arts & Sciences Pre-College Programs

    Washington University High School Summer Scholars Program

    WashU's High School Summer Scholars programme lets current high-school juniors take one or two credit-bearing undergraduate courses alongside noncredit enrichment.

    Early deadline
    Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Cost
    $4,075–$12,135(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grade 11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 13 – Jul 17, 2027 · 5 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · St. Louis, MO
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based scholarships. Apply with income documentation by the application deadline; decisions come with admission.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable application fee: $50. Waived for students with financial hardship; Nonrefundable deposit after admission: $500. Deducted from the total program cost; Optional commuter lunch meal plan: $375; Need-based scholarships. Apply with income documentation by the application deadline; decisions come with admission.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: Graduating from high school in 2028; Requirement: English-proficiency score (TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English or GATEWAY English) for international applicants whose second language is English

    Selection and application: Selection: WashU reviews applications holistically for academic readiness and aspirations and may use an unranked waitlist. It publishes no acceptance rate or automatic academic cutoff, and admission does not guarantee a preferred course seat. Application materials: Online application with short essays; One teacher recommendation

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  • Washington University in St. Louis

    Washington University in St. Louis High School Summer Programs

    WashU's multidisciplinary high-school summer umbrella spans credit courses, residential institutes, online exploration, business/design programs, free access programs, and paid local research.

    Early deadline
    Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Cost
    $885–$12,135(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · St. Louis, MO
    STEMResearchPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based scholarships

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable application fee (Launch, Institutes, Summer Scholars): $50; Nonrefundable deposit after admission (Launch, Institutes, Summer Scholars): $500. Deducted from the total program cost; Need-based scholarships

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Grade range depends on the program: Summer Launch for rising sophomores and juniors, Summer Institutes for rising sophomores through seniors, Summer Scholars for rising seniors; Requirement: The Young Scientist Program and the Tyson SIFT and TERA programs are for St. Louis-area students

    Selection and application: Selection: Selectivity ranges from registration-based online courses to holistic selective residential programs and competitive paid research. WashU does not publish one umbrella application count, acceptance rate, capacity, waitlist, or rubric; each linked unit controls its process. Application materials: For selective Arts & Sciences programs: short essays, $50 fee or qualifying waiver, transcript, and one teacher recommendation; Separate local-residency, research, portfolio, financial, rural, or employment materials for other WashU programs

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  • University of Alaska Fairbanks

    Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI)

    Free residential college programme at UAF for Alaska Native or rural Alaskan juniors and seniors; 2027 applications run January 1-March 1.

    Apply by
    Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12
    Program dates
    Jun 1 – Jul 16, 2027 · 6 weeks
    Where
    In person · Fairbanks, AK
    ResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 11–12; Requirement: Alaska Native or from a rural Alaskan community; Requirement: 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA (a lower GPA does not disqualify an applicant who shows readiness for college-level coursework in the essays); Requirement: Able to read at or above grade level; Requirement: Committed to earning a college degree

    Selection and application: Application materials: Two 300-word essays; At least two references on the official RAHI recommendation form (one from school; one from school or community)

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  • Mississippi State University Extension Service

    Rural Medical & Science Scholars

    A two-week campus health and STEM exploration programme for current high-school juniors at Mississippi State, June 6–18, 2027.

    Apply by
    Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Cost
    $2,600
    Who can apply
    Grade 11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 6–18, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · MS
    STEMResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Limited need-based scholarships (some county-specific)

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee (included in the program fee; owed even with a scholarship): $100; Limited need-based scholarships (some county-specific)

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying

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

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  • Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

    Fermilab Program for Research, Innovation, and STEM Mentorship (PRISM)

    Fermilab PRISM is a four-week STEM summer school scheduled for July 12–August 6, 2027. Activities include lectures, hands-on work, tours and a final research abstract, poster or presentation. The page describes both on-site and off-site work; off-site work does not by itself establish virtual delivery.

    Apply by
    Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Pay
    $500 stipend
    Who can apply
    Grade 12 and first-year college
    Program dates
    Jul 12 – Aug 6, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    Hybrid · IL
    STEMDay programResearchInternship
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Citizenship: US citizen; Residency: IL; Requirement: Open to grades 12–13; Requirement: High school senior in the 2027-2028 school year or a 2027 high school graduate; Requirement: Enrolled in an Illinois high school; Requirement: Proof of medical insurance

    Selection and application: Application materials: Letter of recommendation from a STEM teacher or STEM club advisor

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  • The Paideia Institute

    Living Latin in Rome: High School

    Two-week residential Latin-immersion programme in Rome combining spoken Latin and text study with museums, monuments, archaeological sites and day trips.

    Priority deadline
    Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 and first-year college (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 27 – Jul 11, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Rome
    Residential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Full and partial need-based scholarships

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable enrollment deposit: $500. Due by April 1, 2027; guarantees the student a place; Full and partial need-based scholarships

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–13; Requirement: At least one year of Latin study or a thorough knowledge of basic Latin grammar; Requirement: Students without formal Latin training qualify by completing Paideia's self-paced online Living Latin course; Requirement: A valid passport for travel to Rome

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive. Paideia says it considers dedication and Latin preparation and may prefer older applicants and students with more Latin, but it does not publish applicant, cohort or acceptance-rate statistics. Application materials: One teacher recommendation, ideally from a Latin teacher

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  • Stanford Medicine Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills and Education Center

    Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills and Education Summer Internship

    A two-week live virtual Stanford Medicine program with lectures and coached surgical simulation; 2027 applications open January 4.

    Apply by
    Mar 12, 2027139 days left
    Cost
    $4,500
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jun 21 – Jul 23, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    Online
    STEMDay programInternship
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee (non-refundable): $95

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: At least 16 years old on the first day of the program, except high school juniors younger than 16; Requirement: High school graduates may apply if they have not yet started college

    Selection and application: Selection: The program describes limited capacity/high demand but does not publish a 2027 cohort size, applicant count, or acceptance rate. Application materials: Short essay (up to 500 words); At least two letters of recommendation

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  • University of Southern California Pre-College Programs

    USC Summer Programs

    Four-week, in-person USC courses for domestic and international students entering grades 10-12, offering hands-on college-level study and three elective units.

    Apply by
    Mar 12, 2027139 days left
    Cost
    $7,617
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12
    Program dates
    4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Los Angeles, CA
    Residential
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: Nonrefundable application fee: $85; Nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $1,000. Applied to the total program cost; Course materials and academic field trips: $300; Program fee: $350. Covers on-campus social activities and off-campus recreational trips; Room and board (residential): $3,575. Shared residence hall room and three meals a day; residential participants only; Health center fee: $104; I-20 administration fee (international): $370. For students needing an F-1 visa and/or an I-20; Student health insurance (international): $286

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 10–12; Requirement: Must have completed at least ninth grade by the start of the program; Requirement: Pursuing a rigorous high school curriculum; Requirement: International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS 7, Duolingo 120) or obtain a waiver

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling admission based on academic preparation, essay, recommendation, transcript, and course capacity; popular classes can fill early. Application materials: 300-500-word essay; One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or mentor

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  • Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas

    Walton College Fleischer Scholars Program

    A free six-day business program at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for first-generation Arkansas high school juniors; students who will be seniors in fall 2027 apply November 1 to March 14.

    Apply by
    Mar 14, 2027141 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grade 12 (rising)
    Where
    In person · Fayetteville, AR
    Business
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: Arkansas; Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: Attend an Arkansas high school; Requirement: Minimum GPA of 2.8 and good academic standing

    Selection and application: Application materials: Phone interview during selection

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