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  1. Summer Springboard

    Summer Springboard Pre-College ProgramsRemove
    Application deadline
    February 21, 2027
    Cost
    $2,498–$7,998
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Enrollment deposit: $600. Paid with the application to hold a space; Application fee: $99–$199. Rises to $149 after the 1st wave deadline and $199 after the 2nd wave deadline; Mandatory course supplement (Aerospace Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Science at UCLA): $250
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Have completed 8th grade by the program start date (students starting high school in the fall and spring graduates may enroll); Requirement: 3.0 GPA or local equivalent; Requirement: International students must show English proficiency
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 13, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 1–6 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Los Angeles, Berkeley, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Durham, Atlanta, New York City, Ann Arbor, Seattle, New Haven, Nashville, Oxford, CA, NC, GA, NY, MI, WA, CT, TN
    Selection and application
    Selection: Applicants were reviewed against grade, GPA and programme-fit requirements, with decisions normally in 5-7 business days. Capacity was course/session-specific and could close early; no applicant or acceptance totals are published. Application materials: English proficiency telephone interview or TOEFL/Cambridge score (international students)
    Official sources
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  2. University of Notre Dame Pre-College

    Notre Dame Summer ScholarsRemove
    Application deadline
    February 17, 2027
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    Need-based partial to full-tuition scholarships. Limited; no merit-based aid is offered; KPMG, Philadelphia and Lilly Endowment grants. Cover tuition, room and board for qualifying Accounting-course students, Philadelphia-area students and Indiana residents.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee (non-refundable): $75; Enrollment fee (non-refundable, applied to the total): $300. Paid once a student is admitted; Need-based partial to full-tuition scholarships. Limited; no merit-based aid is offered; KPMG, Philadelphia and Lilly Endowment grants. Cover tuition, room and board for qualifying Accounting-course students, Philadelphia-area students and Indiana residents.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Be at least 16 years old by or on August 1, 2027; Requirement: Strong academic standing with solid extracurricular activities; Requirement: International applicants who do not attend an English-speaking high school need TOEFL, IELTS, DET or PTE Academic results
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 19, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 2 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Notre Dame, IN
    Selection and application
    Application materials: One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher
    Official sources
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  3. HCSSiM

    Hampshire College Summer Studies in MathematicsRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $7,2082026 cycle
    Financial aid
    2026: Need-based financial aid and travel grants. Free for domestic students with household income under $85,000; case-by-case awards above that and for international students.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026: Application: $0. Applying is free; Need-based financial aid and travel grants. Free for domestic students with household income under $85,000; case-by-case awards above that and for international students.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Must not have already graduated from high school; Requirement: Most participants have just finished 10th or 11th grade; students who just completed 9th grade with more advanced math have attended; Requirement: International students are welcome to apply
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2026; Ends August 8, 2026; 6 weeks2026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    New residential campus for 2027 is not announced; Amherst, Massachusetts was the historical 2026 location
    Selection and application
    Selection: Application review uses the form, letter, Interesting Test, and mathematical sponsor recommendation; no current acceptance rate or 2027 capacity is published. Application materials: Letter of recommendation from a sponsor who knows you in a mathematical context
    Official sources
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  • Fordham University

    Fordham Summer Leaders Academy

    One- or two-week NYC residential/commuter courses for rising grades 10-12, with credit and noncredit options; 2026 is complete and 2027 details arrive by December.

    Apply by
    May 1, 2027189 days left
    Cost
    $1,418–$6,173(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 21 – Jul 30, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Bronx, NY
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Limited need-based discount. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch with a GPA of 3.5 or better are encouraged to apply.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Resident program fee (housing, three meals a day, events, transportation): $887–$1,637. $887 for one week, $1,637 for two weeks; included in the resident totals; Application deposit, applied to the final bill: $75. Non-refundable; Tuition deposit to hold a seat, applied to the final bill: $300. Non-refundable; Limited need-based discount. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch with a GPA of 3.5 or better are encouraged to apply.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Must have completed the first year of high school by the summer; Requirement: Credit-bearing courses: GPA of 3.0 or better, primarily for rising seniors; rising juniors need a GPA of 3.5 or better; Requirement: Non-credit courses recommended for students with a GPA of 3.0 or better; Requirement: Recommended English proficiency for international students: mid-B2 level (TOEFL 80, IELTS 6, DET 115)

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling course-by-course admission until capacity, with course caps often around 20. Applicant volume, acceptance rates, and discount counts are not published. Application materials: Letter of recommendation (rising juniors applying to credit-bearing courses); Audition song (Musical Theatre Workshop)

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  • Emory University

    Emory Pre-College Program

    Emory Pre-College offers two-week, noncredit college-level courses for current high-school sophomores and juniors.

    Apply by
    May 3, 2027191 days left
    Cost
    $3,925–$5,510(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 13 – Jul 24, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Atlanta, GA
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Partial need-based financial aid. For accepted U.S. citizens and permanent residents; awards cover a portion of tuition.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee (non-refundable): $70. Waived for returning Pre-College students and foundation scholars; Enrollment deposit (non-refundable): $350. Paid on acceptance and counts toward the total cost; Lab fee for select courses: $25–$75; Noncredit course books: Up to $50; Partial need-based financial aid. For accepted U.S. citizens and permanent residents; awards cover a portion of tuition.

    Requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Minimum GPA of 3.0; Requirement: Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate English fluency

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling review of complete applications until classes fill. Emory reports average enrollment around 400 and average class size 14 but publishes no current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Two recommendations from teachers and/or a guidance counselor

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  • Massachussetts College of Art and Design

    MassArt Summer Studios

    MassArt’s Pre-College Summer Studios is a four-week art-foundation programme for high-school juniors and seniors.

    Apply by
    May 3, 2027191 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12
    Program dates
    Jul 19 – Aug 13, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Boston, MA
    ArtsDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 11–12

    Selection and application: Application materials: One-page statement of purpose; Portfolio of 6-8 photographs of your strongest work (for-credit applicants); Portfolio description list (for-credit applicants); One letter of recommendation (for-credit applicants)

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  • Bentley University Pre-College Programs

    Bentley University Wall Street 101

    Competitive one-week finance courses for rising juniors and seniors in Bentley's trading room or online; 2026 is closed and the 2027 application opens January 15.

    Apply by
    May 15, 2027203 days left
    Cost
    $1,490–$3,730
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 7 – Jul 9, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person or online · Waltham, MA
    BusinessResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Limited need-based scholarships. Need is shown with U.S. tax filings or other financial documents; no travel funds or visa support.

    Costs beyond tuition: One-time non-refundable application fee for all selected sessions: $75; Limited need-based scholarships. Need is shown with U.S. tax filings or other financial documents; no travel funds or visa support.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Applicants who have not completed at least two years of U.S. high school must demonstrate English language proficiency; Requirement: Residential students must be 16 by September 1 of the program year; younger students can commute or take online courses; Requirement: Basic familiarity with the stock market recommended for Stock Market and Investment Research

    Selection and application: Selection: Bentley calls the program competitive and releases decisions on a rolling basis, but does not publish an acceptance rate, cohort size, scoring rubric, minimum GPA, or required finance background on the official pages. Application materials: Optional essay question

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  • University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger Precollege

    UW-Madison Badger Precollege Programs

    Badger Precollege is a grades 4-12 program family with day, commuter, residential, and some online options; Summer 2026 is complete.

    Apply by
    May 15, 2027203 days left
    Cost
    $620–$5,100(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 4–12
    Program dates
    Jun 14 – Jul 31, 2026 · 1⁠–⁠3 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Madison, WI
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Badger Precollege need-based scholarship. Full awards primarily for Wisconsin students; out-of-state awards up to 50% of total tuition.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: PACE registration fee: $50; STEP and Summer Arts Clinic application fee: $75; ALP, Badger Summer Scholars and WIPA application fee: $100; Badger Precollege need-based scholarship. Full awards primarily for Wisconsin students; out-of-state awards up to 50% of total tuition.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 4–12; Requirement: Each program sets its grade range by the grade a student is finishing in the spring before the program: PACE grades 4-8, STEP grades 6-8, ALP, Badger Summer Scholars and Summer Arts Clinic grades 9-12; Requirement: Wisconsin International Precollege Academy is for international high school students aged 15-18

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission and capacity rules vary by program and course; this umbrella record does not imply admission to every pathway. Application materials: Essay questions (program-dependent)

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  • Nebraska 4-H, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

    Big Red Summer Academic Camps

    Big Red Summer Academic Camps offer residential career exploration with University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty, campus facilities and a closing capstone presentation.

    Apply by
    May 21, 2027209 days left
    Cost
    $625–$850(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 6–11, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · Lincoln, NE
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Big Red Camps and camp-specific scholarships

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Big Red Camps and camp-specific scholarships

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Some camps, such as Engineering and Math & Data Science, are limited to students entering grades 10-12

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  • Adelphi University

    Adelphi Summer Pre-College Program

    Adelphi University on-campus, three-credit Summer Pre-College Program for rising grades 10–12. The 2027 final application deadline is June 4; applications are reviewed until capacity.

    Apply by
    Jun 4, 2027223 days left
    Cost
    $3,500–$4,500(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Garden City, NY
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Grace Pilcer Pre-College Scholars need-based scholarship. Up to full tuition; priority to rising seniors facing barriers and first-generation students; apply after acceptance to a course. 2027 application link expected late fall 2026.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable application fee: $40. Due when the application is submitted; Program deposit: $400. 2026 rate; encouraged within two weeks of acceptance; Grace Pilcer Pre-College Scholars need-based scholarship. Up to full tuition; priority to rising seniors facing barriers and first-generation students; apply after acceptance to a course. 2027 application link expected late fall 2026.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12

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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.

    Apply by
    Jun 4, 2027223 days left
    Cost
    $1,199
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 and first-year college (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 13 – Jul 15, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · East Lansing, MI
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–13; Requirement: GPA of 3.0 or better in engineering core courses such as math, sciences and technology

    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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  • The Cooper Union School of Art

    Cooper Union Summer Art Intensive

    Four-week, $4,350 commuter studio-art intensive in Manhattan for ages 15-18 and rising grades 10-12; the 2026 program and scholarship cycle are closed.

    Apply by
    Jul 5, 2027254 days left
    Cost
    $4,350–$4,500
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 12 – Aug 5, 2027
    Where
    In person · New York, NY
    ArtsDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Jeff and Paula Gural Merit Scholarship for NYC public high school students. Full-tuition merit scholarship; limited number awarded.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable registration fee (included in tuition): $270. Part of the listed tuition, not an extra charge; Jeff and Paula Gural Merit Scholarship for NYC public high school students. Full-tuition merit scholarship; limited number awarded.

    Requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Studio Practice is for rising seniors; Requirement: Gural Merit Scholarship applicants must attend a New York City public high school in the five boroughs

    Selection and application: Selection: Paid enrollment was open and capacity-based without portfolio review; sections were limited to 16. Scholarship selection was competitive because awards were limited. Application materials: Registration form and tuition payment (open enrollment, no portfolio or selection); Scholarship applicants: portfolio of at least 5 images of recent artwork, including 1 observational drawing and 1 self-portrait drawing; Scholarship applicants: brief essay

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  • Appalachian State University Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures

    APPSTATE-STARTALK Chinese Immersion Program: A Bite of China

    Completed 2026 free hybrid Chinese immersion program for 18 rising grades 9-12 beginners, with virtual work plus a three-week residential session in Boone; no 2027 cycle is posted.

    Cost
    Free(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 15 – Jul 3, 2026 · 3 weeks(2026)
    Where
    Hybrid · Boone, NC
    Residential
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Residential lodging: $0. Covered by STARTALK funding for accepted students; Meals during the residential camp: $0. Covered by STARTALK funding for accepted students.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Limited or no prior exposure to Chinese; Requirement: Priority consideration for students from the Southern Appalachian region, especially Western North Carolina and East Tennessee

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling admission to 18 places, with priority for Southern Appalachian students, especially western North Carolina and east Tennessee. No application count, acceptance rate, rubric, waitlist rule, or decision timeline is published. Application materials: Statement of interest (150-200 words)

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  • ArtCenter College of Design

    ArtCenter Extension Summer Teen Classes

    ArtCenter’s Teen Summer Classes offer hands-on art and design study in Pasadena. The completed 2026 programme included one-week classes and three-week intensives, rather than a two-week residential experience.

    Cost
    $880–$2,790(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jul 6 – Aug 7, 2026 · 1⁠–⁠3 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Pasadena, CA
    ArtsDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based scholarship. Limited; seats are reserved for scholarship students, who should not register until a decision is made.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Need-based scholarship. Limited; seats are reserved for scholarship students, who should not register until a decision is made.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Recent high school graduates are also eligible

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  • American University

    AU High School Summer Scholars

    AU's four-week asynchronous program offered one-credit online courses for rising grades 10-12 in 2026; that cycle is closed, cost was $1,044 plus an ambiguously treated $100 deposit, and 2027 is unannounced.

    Cost
    $1,044(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    4 weeks
    Where
    Online
    Day programPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $100. Required after acceptance to reserve a spot; the page does not clearly say whether it reduces the tuition balance; Required readings and course materials: $0. Available through Canvas with no additional course-material fee in 2026.

    Requirements: Residency: Domestic and international students may apply; Requirement: Be a rising high-school sophomore, junior, or senior; Requirement: Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA or international equivalent; Requirement: International applicants must provide a transcript and, when required, TOEFL iBT 80 or receive an individual exception; Requirement: Be prepared for five to ten hours of asynchronous work weekly per course; Exclusion: Rising freshmen are not listed as eligible; Exclusion: Permission is required to take more than one course; Exclusion: No more than three courses; Exclusion: Two advertised courses were cancelled

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling eligibility and space review; early applicants had better course availability, but no overall acceptance rate was published.

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