Summer 2027 For high school students

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Program factsGER²I Summer Residential — PULSARRemoveMinnesota Zoo ZooTeen Volunteer ProgramRemove
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CostUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
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Expenses and aid conditionsUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 9–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniorsUp to grade 12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibilityCitizenship: Historical 2026 rule: International students may attend subject to U.S. entry requirements; Requirement: Historical 2026 rule: Be currently enrolled in grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 when registering; Requirement: Historical 2026 rule: Submit a motivation essay or approved alternative-media statement if new; Requirement: Historical 2026 rule: Submit exactly two accepted forms of academic or talent-area evidence if new; Requirement: Historical 2026 rule: Meet at least two documented gifted/talent indicators; Requirement: Historical 2026 rule: Live under Purdue's supervised residential-camp rules; Exclusion: Historical 2026 rule: The $1,495 rate applies to a different residential/commuter track, not PULSAR; Exclusion: Historical 2026 rule: Returning students are exempt from the essay and qualifying documentation; Exclusion: Historical 2026 rule: Admission and first-choice course placement are not guaranteed; Exclusion: Historical 2026 rule: International participants arrange and pay for their own transportation and immigration complianceAges 13–17; Requirement: Be age 13-17 for the ZooTeen program; Requirement: Be able to support summer Zoo Camp participants in person; Requirement: Have interest in animals, environment, conservation and working with people; Requirement: Complete any application and training requirements published for the active cycle; Exclusion: Applicants age 18 or older, who use the separate Zoo Ambassador pathway; Exclusion: Animal handling, animal-care, zookeeping or direct behind-the-scenes animal-contact expectations; Exclusion: Applicants unable to attend required training or assigned camp-support shifts
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FormatUnconfirmed — check official siteIn person
Housing and supervisionUnconfirmed — check official siteNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationUnconfirmed — check official siteApple Valley, Minnesota Zoo, Minnesota
Selection and applicationSelection: The 2026 application documented gifted/talent indicators and course placement depended on eligibility and availability. Confirm the next-cycle process; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Historical 2026 instructions: One-to-two-page motivation essay or alternative media statement for new students; Historical 2026 instructions: Exactly two qualifying documents from transcript, IQ testing, achievement testing, teacher/mentor recommendation or talent-involvement documentationSelection: The zoo closes applications when the summer cohort is filled, but it does not publish applicant counts, cohort size, interview process or selection rate.
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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
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    East Lansing, Michigan; 2026 recap also reports students from across the Midwest
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    2026 application article invited students from across Michigan; confirm whether 2027 accepts the broader Midwest

    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
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: 2026 application article invited students from across Michigan; confirm whether 2027 accepts the broader Midwest; Requirement: Be a rising high-school junior or senior for the applicable cycle; Requirement: Be able to attend the full four-day in-person East Lansing program; Requirement: Show interest in entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, or problem solving; a pre-existing business is not required; Requirement: Complete the cycle-specific application and any guardian, travel, health, conduct, and media requirements; Exclusion: Using 2026 dates, regional wording, cost, or application rules as guaranteed 2027 terms; Exclusion: Assuming the camp is residential, free, credit-bearing, or limited to students who already own a business; Exclusion: Assuming participation guarantees MSU admission, a scholarship, seed funding, an internship, recommendation, or job

    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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    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
    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
    East Lansing, Michigan
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 and first-year college; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    U.S. and international students accepted; Attend the full residential session

    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
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: U.S. and international students accepted; Requirement: Be entering grade 10, 11 or 12, or be a recent high-school graduate; Requirement: Have approximately a 3.0 or better in math, science and technology courses; Requirement: Submit a preferably full-year transcript; Requirement: Be seriously considering engineering; Requirement: Complete Spartan Youth Program enrollment, health and consent requirements; Requirement: Attend the full residential session; Exclusion: 2026 sessions are complete and were full; Exclusion: 2027 details are not announced; Exclusion: This is not a research internship or credit-bearing course; Exclusion: International travel/visa arrangements are not stated as funded

    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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    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
    Tacoma, Spokane, Yakima, Puget Sound, Spokane region, Yakima region
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 15–18; Regional Washington eligibility varies; typical Puget Sound participants attend local schools; Meet the chosen region's grade/age and geography rules

    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
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 15–18; Residency: Regional Washington eligibility varies; typical Puget Sound participants attend local schools; Requirement: Be a high-school student with strong interest in health-care careers; Requirement: Meet the chosen region's grade/age and geography rules; Requirement: Attend all required camp days and hospital activities; Requirement: Complete the regional application and supporting materials; Exclusion: Admission is competitive; Exclusion: Exact eligibility and prior-participation limits differ by region/cycle; Exclusion: Clinical exposure does not authorize independent patient care

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive regional selection; official current applicant and seat counts are not published in the accessible notice. Application materials: Regional supporting materials such as statement, transcript, and reference when required

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    National Aquarium

    National Aquarium Youth Exhibit Guide Program

    Baltimore summer marine-science volunteer program for rising grades 10-12, combining intensive training with at least 10 guest-facing exhibit shifts.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts May 17, 2026; Ends August 9, 2026; 6–12 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Baltimore, National Aquarium main campus; local high-school student program
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Local high-school student able to commute to Baltimore; exact radius not published; Demonstrate environmental awareness and strong interest in marine biology, environmental science or related fields

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

    Selection: Qualified applicants receive required peer-and-staff interviews, with some placed on a waitlist. The Aquarium does not publish application totals, cohort size or acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarship: Up to $40. Available but not guaranteed; application process and coverage level were not published.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 accepted-participant registration and materials fee: $40. Charged only if accepted.; Need-based scholarship: Up to $40. Available but not guaranteed; application process and coverage level were not published.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Local high-school student able to commute to Baltimore; exact radius not published; Requirement: Successfully complete ninth grade before the summer program; Requirement: Demonstrate environmental awareness and strong interest in marine biology, environmental science or related fields; Requirement: Enjoy interacting with and assisting guests of all ages; Requirement: Attend orientation, all training and the complete first shift week; Requirement: Complete at least 10 scheduled four-hour shifts across five weeks without stacking; Exclusion: Applicants unable to commute to mandatory in-person interviews, training or shifts; Exclusion: Applicants seeking routine direct animal-care or animal-handling work; Exclusion: Applicants unable to complete the full summer commitment

    Selection and application: Selection: Qualified applicants receive required peer-and-staff interviews, with some placed on a waitlist. The Aquarium does not publish application totals, cohort size or acceptance rate. Application materials: In-person interview on an assigned date

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    National Flight Academy

    National Flight Academy 6-Day Deployment

    Six-day residential aviation-STEM simulation at NAS Pensacola for students entering grades 6-12 and ages 10-17; fall dates and tuition are coming soon.

    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
    Pensacola, Florida
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 6–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 10–17; Be age 10-17 and not age 18 at attendance; Be able to participate safely in a structured, technology-free residential group environment

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

    Selection: The program is session- and capacity-based rather than presented as a judged competition. Current capacity, applicant volume, wait-list rules, and acceptance rate are not published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Current AMBITION26 tuition support code: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Advertised as 20% tuition support. Eligibility, expiration, stacking rules, and session coverage are not stated; verify before payment.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Current AMBITION26 tuition support code: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Advertised as 20% tuition support. Eligibility, expiration, stacking rules, and session coverage are not stated; verify before payment.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 10–17; Requirement: Be entering U.S. grade 6-12 or the international equivalent for the session's school year; Requirement: Be age 10-17 and not age 18 at attendance; Requirement: Have a parent or legal guardian complete registration and required health forms; Requirement: Be able to participate safely in a structured, technology-free residential group environment; Requirement: Disclose medical, dietary, disability, and medication needs through the registration process; Exclusion: Students who have graduated high school are ineligible; Exclusion: Students age 18 at attendance are ineligible; Exclusion: Students cannot register themselves; Exclusion: Current marketing copy says ages 11-17 in one location, while the 2026 handbook and FAQ say 10-17; verify the next session's age floor

    Selection and application: Selection: The program is session- and capacity-based rather than presented as a judged competition. Current capacity, applicant volume, wait-list rules, and acceptance rate are not published.

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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.

    Application deadline
    March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon residential campus
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16; Domestic and eligible international applicants in 2026; international scholarship/immigration restrictions applied; Residential-only in 2026

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

    Selection: Role-based application review with possible capacity closure; applicant count, cohort size, 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: Minimum age 16; Citizenship: Domestic and eligible international applicants in 2026; international scholarship/immigration restrictions applied; Residency: Residential-only in 2026; Requirement: Strong interest in software, visual art, audio/music, game design, or multidisciplinary development; Requirement: Demonstrate creative/collaborative capacity through relevant work samples; Requirement: Commit full time through final presentation and bring a compatible laptop; Requirement: Be a current sophomore or junior and at least16 by June26,2027; Requirement: Meet the published international application timing and US-school-year condition when applicable; Exclusion: No preferred role is guaranteed; Exclusion: Concurrent activities and remote participation were not allowed; Exclusion: Failure to submit work or participate could lead to dismissal without refund; Exclusion: Historical rules may change for 2027

    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 recommendation letter; Two required essays plus any additional prompts

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    NC State College of Design, Design Lab for K-12 Education and Outreach

    NC State Design Camp — Design Immersions Residential Program

    Hybrid pre-college design immersion for rising grades 11-12: online fundamentals and orientation followed by a residential NC State studio week producing one portfolio-quality project.

    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
    Online / In person
    Location
    Raleigh, North Carolina
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    No geographic restriction stated; residential attendance is at NC State; Attend the full residential studio week

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

    Selection: The 110-seat program uses registration, statements and a waitlist. The organizer does not publish an academic acceptance rate or describe competitive portfolio-based admission.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Partial financial-assistance fee waiver: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited partial aid based on financial need and motivation; does not cover travel and is not guaranteed.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Historical late-registration fee: $50. Applied after April 10, making the published later total $1,650.; Historical registration deposit: $100. Nonrefundable, applied to fees and required even from aid applicants.; Partial financial-assistance fee waiver: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited partial aid based on financial need and motivation; does not cover travel and is not guaranteed.; Lost dorm key charge: $150. Charged only if a residential key is lost.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: No geographic restriction stated; residential attendance is at NC State; Requirement: Be entering grade 11 or 12; Requirement: Complete online orientation and design-fundamentals preparation; Requirement: Submit two approximately 250-word statements on design interest and motivation; Requirement: Complete medical and program forms; Requirement: Attend the full residential studio week; Exclusion: Other NC State Design Camp tracks have different grades, formats, costs and activities; Exclusion: Space is limited to 110 and may move to a waitlist; Exclusion: Financial assistance is partial and does not cover travel

    Selection and application: Selection: The 110-seat program uses registration, statements and a waitlist. The organizer does not publish an academic acceptance rate or describe competitive portfolio-based admission. Application materials: Approximately 250-word design-interest statement; Approximately 250-word motivation and goals statement; Optional financial-assistance form and parent/guardian statement of need

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    Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

    NMNH Summer High School Internship Program

    The Smithsonian NMNH's paid eight-week museum internship serves DMV-area students ages 15-18 in grades 9-12; the 2026 cycle 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 23, 2026; Ends August 14, 2026; 8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Washington, District of Columbia, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
    Stipend or pay
    Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 internship stipend: $5,600; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 15–18; U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident; Located in DC, Maryland, or Virginia within commuting distance of the museum for the full program; Age 15-18 at the start of the internship

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

    Selection: Selective; applicants rank projects, but a ranked department or project is not guaranteed.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 15–18; Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident; Residency: Located in DC, Maryland, or Virginia within commuting distance of the museum for the full program; Requirement: Currently enrolled in high school at the time of application; Requirement: Age 15-18 at the start of the internship; Requirement: Write and converse fluently in English; Requirement: Available for the fixed eight-week, 24-hour-per-week schedule; Exclusion: Applicants outside commuting distance; Exclusion: Applicants who cannot attend the full fixed schedule; Exclusion: Family members and friends may not serve as the required recommender

    Selection and application: Selection: Selective; applicants rank projects, but a ranked department or project is not guaranteed. Application materials: Four statement-of-interest responses of 250 words each; One confidential recommendation from a non-family recommender

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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
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Evanston, Illinois
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Meet the selected course's Emerald, Magenta, or Indigo tier; Provide qualifying recent test scores, prior CTD course history, or an admission portfolio; Complete any course-specific academic prerequisites

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Apply according to grade entering in the fall; Requirement: Meet the selected course's Emerald, Magenta, or Indigo tier; Requirement: Provide qualifying recent test scores, prior CTD course history, or an admission portfolio; Requirement: Complete any course-specific academic prerequisites; Requirement: Demonstrate English proficiency through approved testing when required; Exclusion: Course eligibility varies and admission is not universally open; Exclusion: Grade-acceleration requests are rarely approved; Exclusion: International students may face separate language, visa, travel, and residential requirements

    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: Teacher recommendation for portfolio applicants

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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
    Catalog terms: 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Notre Dame, Indiana
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16

    Housing: 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: Current sophomores/juniors; at least16byAugust1,2027; academic/application and applicable English requirements.

    Selection and application: Application materials: Source-qualified route requirements: Twoessays/teacherrecommendation/counselorreport+transcript+schoolprofile/optionalSAT-ACT-PSAT/EnglishTOEFL5.5IELTS7.5PTE55DET120; autoemailfollowup/tracking/activityorresume/both allowed. Canmultipleprogramswheneligible; recommenderchangesbeforedeadline.

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    National Student Leadership Conference

    NSLC International Diplomacy

    Nine-day residential diplomacy and leadership program split between Georgetown and Columbia; 2026 tuition was $4,495 and 2027 details are not yet announced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $4,495; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1.29 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Washington, DC, New York, New York, Georgetown University and Columbia University
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 14–18; Be age 14-18 during the high-school program; Be able to participate in the full residential, two-city session

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

    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.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 14–18; Requirement: Be age 14-18 during the high-school program; Requirement: Have completed at least one year of high school; Requirement: Apply online and place the required deposit; Requirement: Be able to participate in the full residential, two-city session; Exclusion: A nomination or invitation is not required; Exclusion: Capacity, acceptance, and deposit do not guarantee a scholarship, college credit, university admission, internship, or career outcome; Exclusion: Travel to Washington and home from New York is not included

    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.

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    • 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
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    U.S. citizens eligible regardless of residence; Non-U.S. citizens already in the United States on F-1 status eligible; Other U.S. visa holders must ask GSTEM to confirm eligibility; Non-U.S. citizens living outside the United States are not eligible

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: U.S. citizens eligible regardless of residence; Citizenship: Non-U.S. citizens already in the United States on F-1 status eligible; Citizenship: Other U.S. visa holders must ask GSTEM to confirm eligibility; Residency: Non-U.S. citizens living outside the United States are not eligible; Requirement: Be a current high-school junior; Requirement: Show strong academic work, STEM aptitude, and demonstrated STEM interest; Requirement: Support GSTEM's mission of serving groups historically excluded from STEM; Requirement: Attend every day for all six weeks; Requirement: Do not participate in another program simultaneously; Exclusion: Current sophomores, seniors, and non-U.S. citizens living outside the United States; Exclusion: Applicants unable to attend the full six-week program

    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 short essays; One recommendation from a teacher, advisor, or counselor; Separate data-science essay for Winston Data Scholarship consideration

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