Summer 2027 For high school students

Summer 2027 planning for rising 12th graders

Rising 12th grade means entering grade 12 in fall 2027. These leads match sourced grade ranges, with current-grade rules mapped to the following rising grade when stated. Confirm the provider's exact wording.

Real program details, clearly separated from 2027 updates

Planning for 2027. Program pages may show details documented from an earlier cycle. Check the year on dates and prices, then confirm the current application window on the official site.

No paid placements. Listings are ranked by fit, never by payment. Methodology.

Showing 265 to 276 of 340 matching programs. Ordered by name.

Share or print this list

Compare 3 of 3 programs

Clear comparison

Catalog facts retain their cycle. Check the official sources before applying or paying. On a phone, scroll the table sideways.

Selected programs, application facts and official sources
Program factsSeminar for Top Engineering Prospects (STEP)RemoveRIT Youth and Pre-College ProgramsRemoveUSC Summer ProgramsRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteMarch 12, 2027 (2027 cycle)
CostLast year's cycle (2026): $2,500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $250–$450; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: $7,617; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarship (after acceptance): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast 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 siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarship (after acceptance): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast 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 siteCatalog terms: 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; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrade 12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 3–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibilityRequirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: Recommended (not required): three years of high-school math and one year of chemistry or physics completed before the programRequirement: Open to rising grades 3–12Requirement: 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
Session dates or durationLast year's cycle (2026): Starts July 5, 2026; Ends August 1, 2026; 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationWest Lafayette, INRochester, NYLos Angeles, CA
Selection and applicationSelection: Rolling review until limited sessions fill; waitlist afterward. No acceptance rate is published.Selection: 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 considerationSelection: 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
Official sourcesSource 1 · checked 2026-10-24Source 2 · checked 2026-08-20Source 3 · checked 2026-08-20Source 1 · checked 2026-10-24Source 2 · checked 2026-10-24Source 3 · checked 2026-10-24Source 4 · checked 2026-10-24Source 5 · checked 2026-08-22Source 6 · checked 2026-08-20Source 1 · checked 2026-10-24Source 2 · checked 2026-10-24Source 3 · checked 2026-10-24Source 4 · checked 2026-10-24

Catalog programs to compare

  • Program snapshot
    • STEM
    • Pre-college

    University of Maryland Extended Studies

    Terp Young Scholars

    Three-week UMD pre-college program in which rising grade 10 through graduating grade 12 students earn three transcripted credits on campus or online; 2026 is complete and 2027 is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,420–$1,791; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 13, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    College Park, MD
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Minimum age 13

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

    Selection: Competitive and space-limited, with applications reviewed first-come, first-served after requirements are met. Early applicants are more likely to receive their first course choice; no overall acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Limited partial scholarships (no award exceeds 30% of the package fee): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Competitive and contingent on available funding.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Limited partial scholarships (no award exceeds 30% of the package fee): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Competitive and contingent on available funding.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 13; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Unweighted academic average of 3.0 or better (a GPA Exception Appeal is possible); Requirement: Graduating seniors are also eligible

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive and space-limited, with applications reviewed first-come, first-served after requirements are met. Early applicants are more likely to receive their first course choice; no overall acceptance rate is published.

    Review 3 selectedVisit official site

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot

    Texas Foundation

    Texas Governor's School

    The Texas Governor’s School framework allows designated Texas public universities to offer residential summer programmes of at least three consecutive weeks for high-achieving Texas residents entering grades 11 or 12.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: At least 3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    TX
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Texas residents

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

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

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Texas residents; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Review 3 selectedVisit official site

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot

    The Adroit Journal

    The Adroit Journal Summer Mentorship Program

    Adroit mentorship pairs established writers with high-school and eligible gap-year writers for flexible online correspondence.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $575; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 15, 2026; Ends July 27, 2026; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Peter LaBerge Scholarships (need-based aid): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee (none): $0; Peter LaBerge Scholarships (need-based aid): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Graduating seniors and gap-year students may also apply

    Selection and application: Application materials: Three application essays

    Review 3 selectedVisit official site

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot
    • Research

    Varsity Academics / The Concord Review, Inc.

    The Concord Review History Camp

    Intensive online or in-person historical-research workshops with small-group teaching and individual coaching toward a serious 4,000-8,000-word paper.

    Application deadline
    December 31, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $3,650–$6,550 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends August 13, 2027; 2–9 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Online / In person
    Location
    Boston, Hotchkiss, Stanford, Vancouver, MA, CT, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Current FAQ reports 18 students per session, 1:6 teacher-student ratio and more qualified applicants than places in many early cycles. No overall acceptance rate is published. TCR says it publishes roughly 5% of journal submissions, which is a separate process.

    Financial aid: Limited case-by-case need assistance (no formal aid program): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Application fee (includes a one-year Concord Review eBook subscription): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; Limited case-by-case need assistance (no formal aid program): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Rising 9th graders are eligible; younger students with strong academic readiness may be considered; Requirement: A chosen historical research topic and 3-5 books on it, read before the camp starts

    Selection and application: Selection: Current FAQ reports 18 students per session, 1:6 teacher-student ratio and more qualified applicants than places in many early cycles. No overall acceptance rate is published. TCR says it publishes roughly 5% of journal submissions, which is a separate process. Application materials: Optional teacher recommendation letter

    Review 3 selectedVisit official site

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot

    Arizona State University School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

    The Dialectic: Philosophy Summer Camp

    Week-long ASU day camp where high-school students use philosophy to practise civic reasoning, respectful disagreement, empathy and community-building.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $400; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 1, 2026; Ends June 5, 2026; 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Tempe, AZ
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Selection: Registration/capacity details and acceptance statistics are not published; need-based awards were limited and based on need plus application answers.

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarship (request before registering): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarship (request before registering): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 8–12; Requirement: Students in high school (grades 9-12) during the school year before camp, or students just graduating 8th grade

    Selection and application: Selection: Registration/capacity details and acceptance statistics are not published; need-based awards were limited and based on need plus application answers.

    Review 3 selectedVisit official site

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot

    The Institute of Media and Communication LLC d/b/a The School of The New York Times

    The School of The New York Times: NYC Summer Academy

    NYC Summer Academy is a paid two-week, in-person pre-college program for students entering grades 10–12 or graduating, with day and residential options.

    Application deadline
    January 31, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $7,600; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York City, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Minimum age 15

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Rolling, holistic review with a stated goal of accepting as many qualified students as possible

    Financial aid: Catalog terms: Need-based scholarship (limited, first-applied, first-awarded): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Materials fee: $265; Application fee (first-time applicants, non-refundable): $50; Need-based scholarship (limited, first-applied, first-awarded): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Graduating seniors are also eligible; Requirement: Proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling, holistic review with a stated goal of accepting as many qualified students as possible

    Review 3 selectedVisit official site

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot

    Thomas Aquinas College

    Thomas Aquinas College High School Great Books Programs

    One- and two-week 2027 residential Great Books programs for rising seniors at Thomas Aquinas College's California and New England campuses.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $600–$975; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 5, 2027; Ends August 8, 2027; 1–2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Santa Paula, Northfield, CA, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 12 (provider uses rising grades)

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

    Selection: Complete applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, usually within one to two weeks, until a session fills. Applicant counts and acceptance rates are not published.

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

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: Completed three years of high school by summer 2027; Requirement: The New England program may admit only Catholic students; the California programs are open to students of all faiths

    Selection and application: Selection: Complete applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, usually within one to two weeks, until a session fills. Applicant counts and acceptance rates are not published. Application materials: One letter of recommendation

    Review 3 selectedVisit official site

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot

    The Tikvah Fund

    Tikvah Scholars Program

    Selective 11-day residential Jewish, Zionist, American and Western ideas institute for current grades 10-12; Summer 2026 is complete and 2027 is not announced.

    Application deadline
    December 18, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $3,095; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 26, 2027; Ends August 5, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Princeton, NJ
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Selection: About 65 students were planned for 2026. Applications received multi-reader committee review, and selected finalists interviewed; selection emphasized writing, character, leadership potential and communication. No acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Full or partial need-based tuition scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Applied for upon acceptance; no student is turned away because of need.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Onsite housing (fully subsidized): $0; Full or partial need-based tuition scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Applied for upon acceptance; no student is turned away because of need.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–12 when applying; Requirement: Students are expected to uphold the laws of Shabbat, kashrut and modest behavior in public spaces during the program

    Selection and application: Selection: About 65 students were planned for 2026. Applications received multi-reader committee review, and selected finalists interviewed; selection emphasized writing, character, leadership potential and communication. No acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Short video interview for select applicants

    Review 3 selectedVisit official site

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot

    New York University Tisch School of the Arts

    Tisch Summer High School Residential Program

    An open, selective four-week 2027 residential arts program where sophomores and juniors complete one Tisch track and earn four to six NYU credits.

    Application deadline
    December 1, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $8,368–$12,552 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2027; Ends August 7, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 15; Non-U.S. citizens and residents need a U.S. student visa

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

    Selection: Tisch reviews academic preparation, written responses, recommendations, creative resume, and track-specific artistic materials. Capacity varies by studio, and no universal acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Limited need-based Tisch scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships generally cover tuition, fees, housing and the meal plan; applicants must be dependents of a parent or guardian who filed U.S. federal tax returns. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Nonrefundable application fee: $75. Need-based application fee waivers are available by email request.; Nonrefundable confirmation deposit: $1,500; Limited need-based Tisch scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships generally cover tuition, fees, housing and the meal plan; applicants must be dependents of a parent or guardian who filed U.S. federal tax returns. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Minimum 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale; Requirement: Animation and Filmmakers Workshops are open only to current high school juniors; Requirement: Must live in NYU-assigned housing for the full program; Requirement: Non-U.S. citizens and residents need a U.S. student visa

    Selection and application: Selection: Tisch reviews academic preparation, written responses, recommendations, creative resume, and track-specific artistic materials. Capacity varies by studio, and no universal acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Two recommendations (at least one from a high school representative)

    Review 3 selectedVisit official site

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot

    Tufts University College

    Tufts University Pre-College Programs

    Tufts umbrella portfolio of one-to-six-week high-school intensives, college courses and research experiences with program-specific formats, credit and fees.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $2,750–$11,790; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Medford, Boston, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Residential students must be at least 15 at enrollment and no older than 19 at program completion

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Tufts uses program-specific committee review and rolling admission; decisions normally arrive within 10 business days of a complete application. Programs can fill early. Tufts does not publish an umbrella acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Pre-College financial aid awards: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Award decisions are issued twice per month.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Nonrefundable deposit due within 10 days of admission: $550. Counts toward securing the seat until the May 15 payment deadline.; Pre-College financial aid awards: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Award decisions are issued twice per month.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Students who graduated high school the school year before the summer are also eligible; Requirement: Rising sophomores are eligible only for specific courses and programs; Requirement: Residential students must be at least 15 at enrollment and no older than 19 at program completion; Requirement: Only Tufts College Experience is F-1 visa eligible; Requirement: Non-native English speakers must meet minimum English proficiency scores

    Selection and application: Selection: Tufts uses program-specific committee review and rolling admission; decisions normally arrive within 10 business days of a complete application. Programs can fill early. Tufts does not publish an umbrella acceptance rate. Application materials: One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or mentor; Program-specific essays or course preferences

    Review 3 selectedVisit official site

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot

    U.S. Air Force Academy

    U.S. Air Force Academy Summer Seminar

    Selective five-day residential USAFA campus experience for juniors entering senior year; 2026 is complete and the next cycle is not yet posted.

    Application deadline
    January 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $400; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 8, 2027; Ends June 25, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    US

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

    Selection: Whole-person selection using academics, athletics, leadership/potential, and extracurricular/community activity. Historically more than 3,200 apply and about 640 attend.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Limited scholarships for the registration fee and air travel: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Air travel for scholarship recipients is booked by Admissions.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Limited scholarships for the registration fee and air travel: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Air travel for scholarship recipients is booked by Admissions.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: US; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: Current high school GPA of 3.0 or above; Requirement: No dependents; Requirement: No food allergies; no dietary accommodations are made; Requirement: No injuries that prevent walking; moderately fit for high-altitude exercise; Requirement: Not required to take daily prescribed medication

    Selection and application: Selection: Whole-person selection using academics, athletics, leadership/potential, and extracurricular/community activity. Historically more than 3,200 apply and about 640 attend.

    Review 3 selectedVisit official site

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot

    U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy

    U.S. Service Academy Summer Seminars — Program Family

    Three separate residential summer programs for current high school juniors exploring cadet academics, military training, fitness and academy life.

    Application deadline
    January 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $400–$575; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts May 29, 2027; Ends June 25, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    West Point, Annapolis, Colorado Springs, NY, MD, CO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Selection: Academy-specific and selective; USNA identifies approximately 800 participants per session and rolling selection based on academic, athletic, extracurricular and fitness factors.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: West Point SLE need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; Limited Air Force Academy Summer Seminar scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. May cover the registration fee and air travel to Colorado Springs.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: West Point SLE need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; Limited Air Force Academy Summer Seminar scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. May cover the registration fee and air travel to Colorado Springs.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: West Point SLE and the Air Force Academy Summer Seminar require U.S. citizenship; the Naval Academy Summer Seminar does not, but applicants need a Social Security number; Requirement: West Point SLE applicants must be 16 by July 1 of the summer between junior and senior year; Requirement: Air Force Academy applicants need a current GPA of 3.0 or above; Requirement: Physically fit and in good health with no serious medical issues; Requirement: No dependents or legal obligation to support a child

    Selection and application: Selection: Academy-specific and selective; USNA identifies approximately 800 participants per session and rolling selection based on academic, athletic, extracurricular and fitness factors. Application materials: Personal statement (Naval Academy) or personal profile (Air Force Academy)

    Review 3 selectedVisit official site

    Last source check . Official source

Explore Summer 2027 by interest, grade and state

Summer 2027 hub · Selective vs. pay-to-play guide · Application guide

Recorded application dates · check the cycle
How to check costs, eligibility and dates

You are typically finishing grade 11 before this summer. Providers may use your grade when applying, your completed grade or your rising grade. Confirm their exact rule, age cutoff and prerequisites.

Missing facts say Unconfirmed — check official site. A past session does not establish 2027 availability. Format and location can change between cycles.

Frequently asked questions

Does rising grade mean my grade when I apply?

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

How should I compare program costs and formats?

Compare tuition, application fees, housing, meals and travel, then check whether attendance is online, on campus or hybrid. A free tuition offer may leave other expenses. Unknown fields say Unconfirmed — check official site.

Can a program pay to appear first?

No paid placements. Listings are ranked by fit, never by payment. Here, fit means matching the filters you choose. Matching listings default to name order; you can sort by recorded deadline or latest source check. Use the methodology page to understand catalog standards.

How do I save a program?

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