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  1. 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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  2. NYU GSTEM, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences

    GSTEM Summer Research ProgramRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $5,7502026 cycle
    Financial aid
    2026: Need-based aid toward the program cost. Can cover all or part of the program cost; does not cover housing; Winston Data Scholarship (merit-based): $5,750. Covers program tuition in full; requires a data-science essay, a weekly online class and a project.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026: Optional six-week NYU housing with meal plan: $3,966; Application fee: $50. Fee waiver available on request; Need-based aid toward the program cost. Can cover all or part of the program cost; does not cover housing; Winston Data Scholarship (merit-based): $5,750. Covers program tuition in full; requires a data-science essay, a weekly online class and a project.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    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 full six-week program, with no other program at the same time
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 6 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Not published
    Location
    New York, NY
    Selection and application
    Selection: GSTEM describes admission as competitive and admits 40 students each summer. Decisions consider high-school academics, essays, STEM activities, and one recommendation; applicant count and acceptance rate are not published. Application materials: Four essays; One letter of recommendation from a teacher, advisor, or counselor
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  • Indiana University Kelley School of Business

    Kelley Women's Leadership Institute

    5+ GPA, offered virtually or as a one-day Bloomington experience; Spring/Summer 2027 applications run January 4-March 19 and the program accepts all genders.

    Apply by
    Mar 19, 2027146 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    0.14⁠–⁠1.14 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Bloomington, IN
    BusinessDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: In-person breakfast and lunch: $0. Provided during the one-day Bloomington session.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

    Selection and application: Selection: Kelley calls KWLI selective, limits seats, and reviews cumulative GPA and application essays after the deadline. It does not publish applicant totals, cohort sizes by session, acceptance rates, geographic quotas, or scoring weights. Application materials: 100-word statement on why you hope to participate

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  • Spelman College

    Spelman College Pre-College Summer Programs

    Spelman offers residential College Prep Institute sessions for current 9th/10th graders and four-week Early College modules for eligible juniors. 2027 CPI fees are $3,150 per session; ECP modules cost $4,400-$4,500, subject to change.

    Apply by
    Mar 29, 2027156 days left
    Cost
    $3,150–$4,500
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 5 – Jul 17, 2027 · 2⁠–⁠4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Atlanta, GA
    ResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Open to women students; Spelman does not admit male students; Requirement: College Prep Institute: current 9th and 10th graders; Requirement: Early College Program: current 11th graders with a cumulative 3.0 GPA and at least a 3.0 GPA in English and science courses; Requirement: Parent or guardian permission to participate

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  • United States Naval Academy

    United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar

    A paid six-day US Naval Academy residential preview for current juniors, with academics, fitness and leadership.

    Apply by
    Mar 31, 2027158 days left
    Cost
    $575
    Who can apply
    Grade 11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 5–24, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · Annapolis, MD
    LeadershipResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Financial aid for program fee and travel

    Costs beyond tuition: Financial aid for program fee and travel

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: Must have a Social Security Number (U.S. citizenship not required); Requirement: Physically fit and in good health; Requirement: Unmarried, not pregnant, and no legal obligation to support a child or other individual

    Selection and application: Selection: Highly competitive, with approximately 800 places per session; USNA uses holistic academics, activities, fitness and health factors. Selection is rolling but not first-come. Application materials: Personal statement (1,000 characters)

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  • MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute

    MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute

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

    Apply by
    Mar 31, 2027158 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 5 – Aug 1, 2027
    Where
    In person or online · Cambridge, MA
    STEMDay program
    Requirements and sources

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

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

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  • 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.

    Apply by
    Apr 1, 2027159 days left
    Cost
    $600
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 6–17, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Columbus, OH
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Requirements and sources

    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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  • Dauphin Island Sea Lab Discovery Hall Programs

    Dauphin Island Sea Lab Residential Marine Science Class

    Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Residential Marine Science Class is a four-week campus programme for students entering grades 9–12.

    Apply by
    Apr 1, 2027159 days left
    Cost
    $3,000
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 6 – Jul 2, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Dauphin Island, AL
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Full-tuition scholarships (several, with different criteria). Includes need-based, Alabama/Mississippi, maritime-industry, research and Woman in STEM scholarships.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable application fee (part of the program cost): $100; Full-tuition scholarships (several, with different criteria). Includes need-based, Alabama/Mississippi, maritime-industry, research and Woman in STEM scholarships.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12

    Selection and application: Application materials: Recommendation letter from a non-related science instructor; Recommendation letter from a non-related instructor in a non-science subject; Essay of about 500 words on why the student wishes to attend

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  • Pratt Institute

    Pratt Summer PreCollege Intensive

    Pratt’s summer art and design intensive plans to open applications in November 2026. Published 2027 milestones include February 1 scholarships, April 1 international applications, April 25 deposits and May 31 full payment.

    Apply by
    Apr 1, 2027159 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 6–31, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Brooklyn, NY
    ArtsResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Pratt PreCollege full-ride scholarship. Limited number; awarded on financial need, creative promise and potential; typically to households earning under $60,000.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable application fee: $65; Non-refundable program deposit: $600. Paid after acceptance; secures the student's place and class choices; Course supplies: $300–$500. Depends on the courses selected; Pratt PreCollege full-ride scholarship. Limited number; awarded on financial need, creative promise and potential; typically to households earning under $60,000.

    Requirements: Ages 15–18; Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Citizenship: International student with an F-1 visa; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Must turn 16 on or before December 31, 2027

    Selection and application: Selection: Capacity-limited application review emphasizing maturity, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Personal statement (250 words or less); Scholarship applicants: two samples of creative work, one recommendation and a letter of hardship

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  • The Welch Foundation

    Welch Summer Scholar Program

    The Welch Summer Scholar Program offers five-week residential chemistry research at six Texas universities. Applicants must be current sophomores or juniors at a Texas high school; previous participants are ineligible. The sites include Austin, Arlington, Dallas, Houston, College Station and Lubbock, so Austin is not the only location.

    Apply by
    Apr 4, 2027162 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    May 30 – Jul 2, 2027 · 5 weeks
    Where
    In person
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: Texas; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Attend high school in Texas; Requirement: Not a previous Welch Summer Scholar Program participant

    Selection and application: Application materials: Essay of at least 250 words on one of three prompts; Two letters of recommendation (not from family members)

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  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Architecture

    UNL Career Explorations in Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture Workshop

    UNL's residential design workshop runs June 6-11, 2027 for students who have completed at least two high-school years. The $650 fee includes supplies, programme fees, meals and lodging; scholarships are available.

    Apply by
    Apr 9, 2027167 days left
    Cost
    $650
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 6–11, 2027
    Where
    In person · Lincoln, NE
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: High school workshop scholarships. Apply with the workshop application.

    Costs beyond tuition: High school workshop scholarships. Apply with the workshop application.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–12 when applying; Requirement: Completed two or more years of high school by the workshop; Requirement: No art or drafting courses required.

    Selection and application: Selection: 36 places reserved; current application form was closed at capture.

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  • United States Military Academy West Point

    West Point Summer Leaders Experience

    S. citizens and age 16 by July 1. SLE costs $495, with need-based scholarships available; participation has no bearing on academy admissions decisions.

    Apply by
    Apr 15, 2027173 days left
    Cost
    $495
    Who can apply
    Grade 11 (current)
    Program dates
    May 29 – Jun 14, 2027
    Where
    In person · West Point, NY
    LeadershipResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based SLE scholarships

    Costs beyond tuition: SLE application fee: $0; Need-based SLE scholarships

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Citizenship: US; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: Be age 16 by July 1 of the summer between junior and senior year; Requirement: Have no serious medical issues

    Selection and application: Selection: Selection is competitive and uses academic, athletic and extracurricular information while seeking geographic diversity. The 2026 program actually served about 1,600 students; West Point does not publish a current acceptance rate on the program materials.

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  • University of Delaware Undergraduate Admissions

    College Readiness Scholars Institute (CRSI)

    Free residential college preparation and school-year sessions for eligible Delaware students entering grades 9–12. The 2027 application is open; April 15 is a priority milestone.

    Priority deadline
    Apr 15, 2027173 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 21 – Jul 2, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Newark, DE
    ResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: Delaware resident; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; Requirement: Must be a first-generation college student (first in the immediate family to attend college) or low-income (qualifies for free or reduced lunch); Requirement: Must attend an orientation session in May or early June before the program; Requirement: Must participate full time, with no outside activities such as sports, jobs or internships during the program

    Selection and application: Application materials: Recommendation form (sent to a teacher, counselor, mentor or coach after the application is submitted); 30-60 second video essay (provided after the application is submitted)

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  • American Shakespeare Center

    ASC Theatre Camp

    Apply by
    May 1, 2027189 days left
    Cost
    $3,975
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 and first-year college (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 23 – Jul 15, 2027 · 3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Staunton, VA
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: ASC financial aid funds (general fund, Sydney Stark Jr. Memorial fund, Military Family fund): Up to $3,975. General fund up to half of tuition; Stark fund up to full tuition; Military Family fund at least half.

    Costs beyond tuition: Nonrefundable tuition deposit at registration: $150. Part of tuition; secures an accepted camper's spot; ASC financial aid funds (general fund, Sydney Stark Jr. Memorial fund, Military Family fund): Up to $3,975. General fund up to half of tuition; Stark fund up to full tuition; Military Family fund at least half.

    Requirements: Ages 13–19; Requirement: Open to rising grades 8–13; Requirement: Must be 13 to 19 at the start of camp (homeschool grade equivalents accepted)

    Selection and application: Selection: Attendance was by acceptance, applications were reviewed monthly, and accepted-student registration was first-come, first-served. ASC did not publish applicant count, acceptance rate, or detailed judging rubric.

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