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Summer 2027 planning for rising 12th graders

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  1. The Tikvah Fund

    Tikvah Scholars ProgramRemove
    Application deadline
    December 18, 2026
    Cost
    $3,095
    Financial aid
    Full or partial need-based tuition scholarship. Applied for upon acceptance; no student is turned away because of need.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Onsite housing (fully subsidized): $0; Full or partial need-based tuition scholarship. Applied for upon acceptance; no student is turned away because of need.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 10–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors
    Additional eligibility
    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
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 26, 2027; Ends August 5, 2027
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Princeton, NJ
    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
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  2. LaunchX LLC

    LaunchX In-Person Flagship Entrepreneurship Summer ProgramRemove
    Application deadline
    November 11, 2026
    Cost
    $13,495
    Financial aid
    Tuition financial awards. Verified using the last year's income.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    International fee for students not from the United States: $250. Helps cover international insurance; Application fee (lower when submitted earlier): $50–$100. A fee waiver can be requested inside the application; Non-refundable deposit (first half of the total program fee). The remaining fee is refundable up to one month before the program starts; Tuition financial awards. Verified using the last year's income.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12
    Additional eligibility
    Ages 14–18; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12
    Session dates or duration
    4 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Ann Arbor, MI
    Selection and application
    Selection: LaunchX reports approximately a 30% acceptance rate for flagship programs; current cohort-specific applicant counts and criteria are not fully published. Application materials: Interview for selected applicants
    Official sources
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  • Brown University

    Brown University Pre-College Programs

    S. field, and international courses for students roughly ages 13–18, with program-specific eligibility.

    Cost
    $3,096–$17,935(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠7 weeks
    Where
    In person or online or hybrid
    Pre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based Sibley Scholarships. Awarded first-applied, first-awarded until funds are exhausted.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee: $80. Non-refundable; fee waivers available; Enrollment deposit after admission: $500. Non-refundable; Limited-coverage accident insurance (international students and uninsured U.S. students): $80; Need-based Sibley Scholarships. Awarded first-applied, first-awarded until funds are exhausted.

    Requirements: Ages 13–18; Requirement: Open to grades 8–12; Requirement: Course choices depend on the student's age and grade level

    Selection and application: Selection: Brown reviews applications holistically for academic performance, intellectual curiosity, motivation, maturity, and English proficiency. Admission is separate from course enrollment, which depends on eligibility and remaining capacity; no umbrella acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Essay of 250 to 500 words; Optional supplementary essay; Recommendation (optional for most programs; required for Pre-Baccalaureate)

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  • Columbia Climate School

    Columbia Climate School Pre-College Programs

    Columbia Climate School's pre-college family includes a residential Vermont summer program and virtual workshops; no next session is currently announced.

    Cost
    $7,290(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jul 5–17, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Castleton, VT
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Rising 9th graders are also eligible for the Green Mountains summer program

    Selection and application: Selection: The Green Mountains application is selective and was reviewed on a rolling basis until capacity. Application materials: Personal statement of no more than 300 words

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  • Stony Brook University Department of Biomedical Informatics

    Computer Science and Informatics Research Experience (CSIRE)

    -resident high-school students age 14+, offered as a Stony Brook commuter or virtual program in 2026.

    Cost
    $3,900(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    From Jun 29, 2026 · 6 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Stony Brook, NY
    STEMDay programResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Minimum age 14; Residency: US; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Must be 14 or older by the start of the program; Requirement: Good programming skills (Python, Java, C/C++ or other) and an understanding of computer science fundamentals; Requirement: Must be currently studying and residing in the United States; Requirement: Able to commit to the full commuter or virtual program schedule

    Selection and application: Selection: Mentors evaluate application strength and fit to limited project capacity; each accepted student receives a mentor assignment with the offer. Application materials: Essay (maximum 2 pages) on a computing or data analytics interest, programming skills and past projects; Teacher recommendation letter (science, math or computer science)

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  • Cornell University School of Continuing Education

    Cornell University Precollege Studies

    Three- or six-week Cornell summer courses for high-school students in online, Ithaca commuter, and residential formats; Summer 2026 applications are closed.

    Cost
    $6,039–$16,271
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12
    Program dates
    Jun 1 – Jul 31, 2026 · 3⁠–⁠6 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Ithaca, NY
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Financial assistance through partner community-based organizations. For first-generation and/or low-income students affiliated with select partner organizations.

    Costs beyond tuition: Tuition per credit (undergraduate courses): $2,013. Rate that applies to Summer 2027 courses; session totals below; Cornell Student Health Fee (on-campus students): $167. Included in commuter and residential charges; Residential fee (residence hall with 24/7 supervision, full meal plan, activities): $3,287–$6,595. $3,287 for a three-week session; $6,595 for the six-week session; charged on top of tuition for residential students; Nonrefundable application fee: $85. Waived for students at listed Tompkins County high schools; Enrollment deposit (applied to the total): $1,500. Nonrefundable; due at course selection; Financial assistance through partner community-based organizations. For first-generation and/or low-income students affiliated with select partner organizations.

    Requirements: Ages 15–19; Requirement: Open to grades 11–12; Requirement: Must have completed 10th grade (sophomore year) by the start of the class; Requirement: Age limits by format: online 15-19, commuter 16-19, residential 16-18; Requirement: Commuter students must live near campus or stay in the Ithaca area with a parent or guardian; Requirement: High school graduates must be under 18 when the course starts; Requirement: Must meet all course prerequisites; Requirement: Admitted Cornell undergraduates entering that fall are not eligible

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission considers academic readiness, completed materials, course prerequisites, age and format eligibility, and available space; Cornell publishes no minimum GPA or interview requirement. Course admission does not guarantee another institution will accept the credits. Application materials: Personal essay in English (1,000-1,500 words recommended, 2,000 maximum); One teacher or counselor recommendation

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  • DigiPen Institute of Technology

    DigiPen Academy Pre-College Summer Programs

    Four-week online game-art, design, programming, and sound tracks for students 16+ entering grades 11-12 or recently graduated; 2027 registration opens in fall.

    Cost
    $2,995–$3,195
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 6–30, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    Online
    STEMDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Students who graduated from high school within the last 18 months are also eligible; Requirement: Game Programming track: Algebra 2 completed; Requirement: Instruction is in English, live from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific time

    Selection and application: Selection: Paid registration subject to track capacity and eligibility; DigiPen does not publish current capacity, application count, acceptance rate, completion rate, or grade distribution.

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  • Georgetown University

    Georgetown Pre-College Summer Programs

    Georgetown’s Hoya Summer High School Sessions include noncredit Academies, College Prep and Summer College credit options. A separate year-round online program is also available. The site is planning summer 2027 and asks applicants to return November 16 for offerings and applications; the online program is open now.

    Cost
    $3,095–$9,540
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 (current)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Washington, DC
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; for admitted Summer College, College Prep and Academy students.

    Costs beyond tuition: Pre-college fee (credit programs): $780; Optional housing (credit programs): $2,542; Residential College Prep fee (College Prep seminars): $1,726; Application fee: $50. Non-refundable; waived for applications received by the early-bird deadline; Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; for admitted Summer College, College Prep and Academy students.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing; Requirement: Minimum 2.0 GPA for the Academies; Requirement: Summer College open to current 10th-12th graders with at least a 3.0 GPA

    Selection and application: Application materials: Personal statement; Recommendation letter or School Official Reviewer Form

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  • Georgetown University

    Georgetown Summer College

    Georgetown Summer College lets eligible high-school students take credit-bearing courses with undergraduates, through campus and online options.

    Cost
    $7,113(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (current)
    Program dates
    5⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Washington, DC
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; admitted students apply separately with essay responses.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Pre-college fee: $780; Optional housing per session: $2,542; Application fee: $50. Non-refundable; waived for applications submitted before the early-bird deadline; Health insurance fee per session (international students only): $225; Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; admitted students apply separately with essay responses.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing with at least a 3.0 GPA; Requirement: Minimum TOEFL 90, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 115 when English is not the main language of instruction at the student's high school; Requirement: International students in on-campus classes need an F-1 visa and at least 6 credits

    Selection and application: Application materials: 300- to 500-word personal statement; One letter of recommendation

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  • Glohea at JHU, a Johns Hopkins University academic student organization

    Global Health Leaders Conference at Johns Hopkins University (GHLC at JHU)

    Cost
    $99(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 23 – Jul 16, 2026(2026)
    Where
    Online
    STEMDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Registration fee assistance for financial hardship. Admitted students tell the organizers upon acceptance.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee: $0. No application fee; Registration fee assistance for financial hardship. Admitted students tell the organizers upon acceptance.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Professional working proficiency in English; Requirement: Open to students from any country or U.S. state

    Selection and application: Selection: Applications are reviewed holistically. The organizer publishes no minimum GPA, test requirement, acceptance rate or guarantee of admission; Student Speaker Series participation requires a separate post-admission application. Application materials: Short essays

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  • Great Books Summer Program

    Great Books Summer Program Online

    Cost
    $925
    Who can apply
    Grades 6–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 4–16, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    Online
    Day program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Limited need-based financial aid and scholarships. Awards can be used for an online program instead of an on-campus one; international students are not eligible.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable deposit due with registration: $95; Limited need-based financial aid and scholarships. Awards can be used for an online program instead of an on-campus one; international students are not eligible.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 6–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Registration is described as rolling while space remains and requires educator support; the provider does not publish a current applicant count, acceptance rate, section capacity, or 2027 placement process.

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  • George Washington University

    GW Pre-College Programs

    GW Pre-College includes distinct programs rather than one standard course.

    Cost
    $4,350–$4,950(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    2⁠–⁠6 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Washington, DC
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Caminos al Futuro (fully funded). Selective residential program for rising seniors in U.S. high schools.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Caminos al Futuro (fully funded). Selective residential program for rising seniors in U.S. high schools.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Summer Immersion: rising sophomores, juniors and seniors; Requirement: College Intensive (online, credit-bearing): rising juniors and seniors who meet the course prerequisites; Requirement: Caminos al Futuro: rising seniors in U.S. high schools

    Selection and application: Selection: GW reviews academic preparation, maturity and fit. Caminos is explicitly selective. The university does not publish a unified application count or acceptance rate across all Pre-College tracks. Application materials: Personal statement

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  • Harvard Debate Council

    Harvard Debate Council Summer Workshops

    Paid two- or four-week online, commuter and residential debate/speech workshops for entering grades 7-12, run by Harvard College's independent Debate Council.

    Cost
    $1,599–$6,049(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 7–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 28 – Jul 24, 2026 · 2⁠–⁠4 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Cambridge, MA
    LeadershipResidentialResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee (non-refundable); Optional linen service: $75

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 7–12; Requirement: Online workshops: students entering grades 7-12 in the fall; Requirement: In-person workshops: students currently enrolled in high school or entering 9th grade in the fall

    Selection and application: Selection: Most divisions used automatic first-come, first-served admission after a complete application until full. Advanced tracks such as Congress required additional review.

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  • University of Pennsylvania College of Liberal and Professional Studies

    Penn Arts and Sciences High School Summer Programs

    Umbrella of Penn SAS two-, three- and six-week residential or online programs for current grade 9-11 students, with credit and noncredit pathways.

    Cost
    $2,950–$23,604(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–11 (current)
    Program dates
    May 26 – Aug 8, 2026 · 2⁠–⁠6 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Philadelphia, PA
    Pre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Scholarship for School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school students (Summer Academies and Online Seminars)

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable application fee: $100; Non-refundable enrollment deposit (part of the total program fee): $1,500; Scholarship for School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school students (Summer Academies and Online Seminars)

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Successful applicants should have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA; Requirement: Pre-College programs are for current 10th-11th graders; Summer Academies and Online Seminars for current 9th-11th graders

    Selection and application: Selection: Application-based and academically selective; cohort size and acceptance rate vary by program and were not stated on the overview. Application materials: Application essays (each up to 400 words), plus an extra essay for non-native English speakers; One letter of recommendation on the recommender's official letterhead

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