Summer 2027 For high school students

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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.

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Program factsShared WorldsRemoveSummer Science Program (SSP)RemoveTikvah Scholars ProgramRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
CostUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $3,095; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidUnconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Historical 2026 need-based grant aid after admission: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The published 2026 financial-aid guidance promised to meet demonstrated need for admitted students, including possible travel aid and international participants. Confirm operative 2027 terms.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Full or partial need-based tuition scholarship: Up to $3,095. Applied for after acceptance; 2027 availability is not yet announced.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsUnconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Application fee: $0. SSP states that applying is completely free.; Historical 2026 need-based grant aid after admission: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The published 2026 financial-aid guidance promised to meet demonstrated need for admitted students, including possible travel aid and international participants. Confirm operative 2027 terms.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Onsite housing subsidy: $0. Tikvah stated that all onsite expenses other than tuition, including housing, were fully subsidized in 2026.; Full or partial need-based tuition scholarship: Up to $3,095. Applied for after acceptance; 2027 availability is not yet announced.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Historical 2026 limited lost-wages stipend: $3,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 7–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higherGrade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higherGrades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibilityResidency: Participants from around the world are welcomed; Requirement: Students currently in grades 7–11 who will enter grades 8–12 in 2027; Requirement: No GPA requirement stated by the programmeAges 15–18; Requirement: Be a current high-school junior graduating in 2028 for the Summer 2027 cycle; Requirement: Be at least 15 but not yet 19 while the program operates; Requirement: Complete the credited coursework required by the chosen project by June; Requirement: Astrophysics: high-school physics plus precalculus, or calculus when physics is unavailable; Requirement: Bacterial Genomics or Cell Biology: biology plus Algebra II; Requirement: Biochemistry: biology, chemistry and strong algebra skills; Requirement: Be able to live and work intensively on an assigned campus for five weeks; Exclusion: Current freshmen, sophomores and seniors are not eligible; Exclusion: Self-study does not substitute for credited prerequisite courses; Exclusion: A project or campus preference is not a guaranteed assignment; Exclusion: The program is not a drop-in camp or individually arranged lab placementResidency: Applicants have historically come from more than 30 U.S. states and multiple countries; Requirement: Be a current 10th, 11th or 12th grader for the applicable application cycle; Requirement: Be prepared for intensive reading, seminar argument and respectful debate; Requirement: Participate in the program's Jewish intellectual community and follow shared halakhic conduct standards; Exclusion: Prior Jewish-studies education is not required; Exclusion: Personal religious observance is not required, but program standards apply in shared spaces; Exclusion: Admission to Princeton University or any academic credit is not included
Session dates or durationStarts July 11, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)Catalog terms: 5 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 1.5 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationSpartanburg, South CarolinaAssigned university campus; 2027 sites not announcedPrinceton, New Jersey, Residential housing near the program site; hosted in cooperation with the James Madison Program at Princeton University
Selection and applicationUnconfirmed — check official siteSelection: SSP describes a holistic, contextual and need-blind admission process with limited capacity. It does not promise admission based on grades, prestige, test scores or ability to pay. Application materials: Student essays and contextual information requested by the portalSelection: 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 if selected as a finalist
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  • Trinity Repertory Company

    Young Actors Summer Institute (YASI)

    Trinity Rep's in-person Providence theater camps serve grades 1-12+ in week-long, grade-banded tracks; 2026 is complete and 2027 registration is not announced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $300–$475; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 6, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Providence, Rhode Island, Trinity Repertory Company facilities
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 1–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Selection: Open paid registration by grade band and capacity; performance-focused courses cast registered participants as stated.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply before registering; a personal statement is required. Payment plans are also available.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply before registering; a personal statement is required. Payment plans are also available.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Register for a camp matching the student's entering grade; Requirement: Attend the full-day or half-day week specified for the selected track; Requirement: Complete payment or an approved financial-aid/payment-plan arrangement; Exclusion: Age bands and maximum grade vary by course; Exclusion: Some grades 8-12+ tracks also admit recent high-school graduates; Exclusion: 2027 eligibility may change when the new catalog is released

    Selection and application: Selection: Open paid registration by grade band and capacity; performance-focused courses cast registered participants as stated. Application materials: Need-based financial-aid form and personal statement if requesting aid

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  • Youth About Business

    Youth About Business Summer Business Camp

    One-week residential New York M&A simulation for students who have completed ninth grade, preceded by a required virtual seminar and followed by optional conference and year-round programming.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $750–$3,000 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online / Hybrid
    Location
    New York City, New York, Columbia Graduate School of Business host site, Towers at City College residence
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    The virtual seminar serves students across the country; in-person New York campers must arrange eligible travel and residential participation; Submit parent permission and the Code of Conduct after acceptance

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

    Selection: Applicants submit an essay and teacher recommendation; the FAQ says motivation matters and there is no GPA cutoff. Camp capacity is limited and admission is rolling. Championship Camp is by team performance and invitation.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Income-based corporate-sponsored assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The tuition page says most applicants receive assistance. Proof of household income is required; remove sensitive identifiers before submitting documents.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Business Economy Seminar: $99. The 2026 program page calls the seminar required for all camp students; whether it is included in a future camp invoice must be confirmed.; Optional conference experience family rate: $750–$1,500. Current page lists $1,500 standard, $1,000 partial and $750 majority-scholarship conference rates.; Income-based corporate-sponsored assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The tuition page says most applicants receive assistance. Proof of household income is required; remove sensitive identifiers before submitting documents.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: The virtual seminar serves students across the country; in-person New York campers must arrange eligible travel and residential participation; Requirement: Complete freshman year of high school before the summer camp; Requirement: Apply no later than the summer immediately after high-school graduation; Requirement: Demonstrate a desire to succeed; Requirement: Submit one teacher recommendation and a one-page essay; Requirement: Attend the required Business Economy Seminar; Requirement: Submit parent permission and the Code of Conduct after acceptance; Exclusion: There is no stated GPA minimum; Exclusion: GPA and optional SAT/ACT data are collected for tracking rather than used as admission cutoffs; Exclusion: Championship Camp is limited to nine top teams from Summer Business Camp; Exclusion: Columbia hosting does not confer Columbia enrollment, admission or academic credit; Exclusion: The 2026 portal is closed

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants submit an essay and teacher recommendation; the FAQ says motivation matters and there is no GPA cutoff. Camp capacity is limited and admission is rolling. Championship Camp is by team performance and invitation. Application materials: One-page essay explaining interest in leadership development; One teacher recommendation

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  • Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University

    Youth Engaged in Science (YES)

    A seven-week, 35-hour-per-week mentored cancer-research experience for Cleveland-area high-school students, with a USD 2,500 stipend; Summer 2027 applications are not yet posted.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University and Case CCC cancer laboratories
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: YES completion stipend: $2,500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 14; Must attend a Cleveland-area high school; Be able to complete seven weeks at 35 hours per week

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

    Selection: Selection is required, but the current page does not publish cohort size, applicant count, or acceptance rate.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 14; Residency: Must attend a Cleveland-area high school; Requirement: Attend a Cleveland-area high school; Requirement: Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; Requirement: Be at least 14 before research activities begin; Requirement: Be able to complete seven weeks at 35 hours per week; Exclusion: The current official page does not state a citizenship rule; Exclusion: SEO's additional track is limited to selected students attending CMSD or East Cleveland City Schools

    Selection and application: Selection: Selection is required, but the current page does not publish cohort size, applicant count, or acceptance rate.

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