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Summer 2027 planning for rising 9th graders

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  1. Global Works Travel

    Global Works Teen Summer TripsRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $3,445–$7,195
    Financial aid
    Sibling discount (5% of tuition). Discounts cannot be combined; Educator-parent discount (10% of tuition). Requires proof of full-time employment as a primary or secondary educator; Scholarships through partner organizations
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee: $95. Non-refundable; Enrollment deposit: $700; Sibling discount (5% of tuition). Discounts cannot be combined; Educator-parent discount (10% of tuition). Requires proof of full-time employment as a primary or secondary educator; Scholarships through partner organizations
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 7–12 and first-year college (provider uses rising grades)
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to rising grades 7–13; Requirement: High school trips: entering 9th grade through graduating 12th grade; Requirement: Middle school trip: entering 7th grade through graduating 8th grade
    Session dates or duration
    1–3 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Program-specific international and U.S. territory itineraries; current departures use Houston, New York, Miami or self-booked flights
    Selection and application
    Selection: Capacity- and fit-based enrollment rather than a single selective cohort. A completed application and payment reserve a space subject to trip availability, documentation, health and conduct requirements.
    Official sources
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  2. National Hispanic Institute

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    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee: $25. Non-refundable; Great Debate deposit: $150. Paid on acceptance to secure a spot; non-refundable.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grade 9
    Additional eligibility
    Residency: Participating cities and surrounding areas; Requirement: GPA of at least 3.0 or 85 and a college-bound curriculum; Requirement: Spring regional training applies to specified four-day programmes
    Session dates or duration
    Not published
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Sherman, San Antonio, Rock Island, San Diego, TX, IL, CA
    Selection and application
    Selection: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Aug 22, 2026Source 5 · checked Aug 20, 2026

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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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  • Indiana University High School Journalism Institute

    High School Journalism Institute (HSJI)

    Five-day IU Bloomington journalism workshops for rising grade 9 through incoming college students; 2027 sessions are July 12-16 and July 18-22, with residential, commuter, and grant-funded options.

    Cost
    $395–$1,240
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 and first-year college (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 12–22, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · Bloomington, IN
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: HSJI Opportunity Grant. For students who could not attend without financial assistance; covers full registration fees, housing and meals; Bloomington Press Club Grant. Two students from Monroe and Brown county high schools; covers full registration fees, housing and meals.

    Costs beyond tuition: Extra meals added to the meal card: $75; HSJI Opportunity Grant. For students who could not attend without financial assistance; covers full registration fees, housing and meals; Bloomington Press Club Grant. Two students from Monroe and Brown county high schools; covers full registration fees, housing and meals.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–13

    Selection and application: Selection: Registration and workshop-capacity based; grant and scholarship decisions are selective, while general workshop acceptance criteria are not published as a competitive rubric.

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  • Texas State University Mathworks

    Honors Summer Math Camp (HSMC)

    Six-week residential Mathworks camp for high-school students at Texas State. The 2027 session runs June 20–July 31 and costs $6,600, with need-based scholarships; returning students undertake mentor-led research.

    Cost
    $6,600
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jun 20 – Jul 31, 2027 · 6 weeks
    Where
    In person · San Marcos, TX
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based Mathworks camp scholarship. Request it in the financial-needs portion of the application.

    Costs beyond tuition: Need-based Mathworks camp scholarship. Request it in the financial-needs portion of the application.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: No online courses or other programs, in person or online, during camp

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling admissions until full; current capacity and selection rubric not stated. Application materials: One-page essay; Teacher recommendation, preferably from a math teacher or coach

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  • The Hotchkiss School

    Hotchkiss Summer Portals

    Cost
    $2,500–$5,800
    Who can apply
    Grades 7–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 27 – Jul 24, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Lakeville, CT
    Residential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Limited financial aid. Apply with the Financial Aid Application.

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee: $70. Non-refundable; Limited financial aid. Apply with the Financial Aid Application.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 7–12; Requirement: Course minimums vary: Physics of the Electric Guitar is for rising 8th graders and older, Fun with DNA is for rising 7th and 8th graders, and the Piano Program is for intermediate and advanced pianists ages 11-18

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling, course-specific admission; Hotchkiss does not publish a program-wide acceptance rate. Application materials: Two teacher recommendations

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  • IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute and National Student Leadership Conference

    IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute

    S. campuses and Oxford; 2026 cost $4,195-$6,395 and is complete.

    Cost
    $2,820–$4,795
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jun 13 – Jul 30, 2027
    Where
    In person
    STEMResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based TryEngineering Summer Institute Scholarship. For U.S. citizens residing in the U.S; approximate family income limit of $100,000, adjusted for family size and location.

    Costs beyond tuition: Need-based TryEngineering Summer Institute Scholarship. For U.S. citizens residing in the U.S; approximate family income limit of $100,000, adjusted for family size and location.

    Requirements: Ages 14–18; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Completed at least one year of high school

    Selection and application: Selection: Students may apply directly or be invited through nominations or talent identification. Enrollment is capacity-based and may use waitlists; no acceptance rate is published.

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  • Institute for Speech and Debate

    Institute for Speech and Debate Summer Programs

    One- and two-week residential or commuter speech-and-debate institutes at UNC-Chapel Hill for middle- and high-school students, with 2027 event-specific instruction and need-based aid.

    Cost
    $2,199–$3,999
    Who can apply
    Up to grade 12
    Program dates
    Jun 26 – Jul 24, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Chapel Hill, NC
    Residential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based financial assistance. Limited funds awarded first-come-first-served; requires letters from the student, a parent or guardian, and a coach.

    Costs beyond tuition: Late-registration fee after May 31: $200; Optional RDU airport ground transportation: $100–$150. $150 round trip or $100 one way; must be purchased in advance; Need-based financial assistance. Limited funds awarded first-come-first-served; requires letters from the student, a parent or guardian, and a coach.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades up to 12

    Selection and application: Selection: Enrollment requires administrative approval and is capacity-dependent; no acceptance rate or formal academic threshold is published.

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  • Texas State University Mathworks

    Junior Summer Math Camp - Residential (JSMCR)

    Two-week residential Mathworks camp at Texas State for students currently in grades 6-8. The 2027 session runs June 6-18 and costs $2,200, with need-based scholarships.

    Cost
    $2,200
    Who can apply
    Grades 6–8 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 6–18, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · San Marcos, TX
    STEMResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based Mathworks camp scholarship. Request it in the financial needs portion of the application.

    Costs beyond tuition: Need-based Mathworks camp scholarship. Request it in the financial needs portion of the application.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 6–8 when applying

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling admissions until full; current capacity and selection rubric not stated. Application materials: One-page essay written by the applicant; Teacher recommendation, preferably from your math teacher or coach

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  • Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, University of Utah

    Lassonde Startup Academy

    Lassonde Startup Academy provides entrepreneurship and maker learning at the University of Utah; its two-week residential session belongs to the completed 2026 cycle.

    Cost
    $4,860(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jun 15–26, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Salt Lake City, UT
    BusinessResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Scholarships. Apply before registering and paying any fees.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Summer 2026 nonrefundable registration deposit: $200. Part of the program cost; Scholarships. Apply before registering and paying any fees.

    Requirements: Ages 14–18; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12

    Selection and application: Selection: The 2026 cohort reached capacity and accepted waitlist interest. Scholarships were limited and considered merit and need. Current cohort size, applicant count, acceptance rate, selection rubric, and waitlist movement are not published.

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  • The Lawrenceville School

    Lawrenceville Summer Scholars

    Three-week day or residential boarding-school enrichment program for rising grades 6-9 using small classes, Harkness discussion, Houses, and activities.

    Cost
    $4,615–$7,100(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 6–9 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 12–30, 2027 · 3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Lawrenceville, NJ
    Residential
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee. The current FAQ confirms the fee is nonrefundable but does not state its amount; Tuition deposit. The current FAQ confirms a deposit and historical refund rules but not the amount; Required international health insurance. Required for international scholars; current price is not stated.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 6–9; Requirement: International Scholars must score 4.0 or higher on Vericant's Spoken English Evaluation (SEE) before registering, unless English is their native language and they attend school full time in the United States

    Selection and application: Selection: Registration is rolling and capacity-limited. The program may use a waitlist and class-specific waitlists, but it does not publish seats, applicant volume, acceptance rates, or course capacity. Application materials: Vericant Spoken English Evaluation video interview (international Scholars)

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  • MIT Lincoln Laboratory

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    S. high-school citizens and permanent residents.

    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Aug 3–7, 2026 · 1 week(2026)
    Where
    In person · Cambridge, MA
    STEMDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Interest in mathematics or cybersecurity

    Selection and application: Selection: MIT Lincoln Laboratory selects a workshop cohort from completed applications and teacher recommendations. It does not publish the current cohort size, number of applicants, evaluation rubric or acceptance rate. Application materials: Teacher recommendation

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  • Michigan Technological University

    Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs

    Cost
    $700–$1,175(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 6–11 (current)
    Program dates
    1 week
    Where
    In person · Houghton, MI
    STEM
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Needs-based scholarships. Most are reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Exploration course deposit (non-refundable, per course): $150. Not required to apply for Pathway Programs; Needs-based scholarships. Most are reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 6–11 when applying

    Selection and application: Selection: Standard Explorations enrolled in order received while seats remained. Pathways used grades, short responses and supplemental documents; no portfolio-wide applicant count or acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Unofficial transcript, short responses and a recommendation/certificate/other evidence where required by the Pathway

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  • Michigan Interscholastic Press Association at Michigan State University

    MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop

    Five-day residential Michigan State journalism workshop for students entering grades 7-12, with one intensive course in writing, design, photo, broadcast, digital media or leadership.

    Cost
    $560–$610
    Who can apply
    Grades 7–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 19–23, 2026(2026)
    Where
    In person · East Lansing, MI
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: MIPA workshop scholarships. Scholarship applicants pay a reduced $25 deposit instead of $75.

    Costs beyond tuition: Late registration fee (after June 15): $75; Nonrefundable deposit to hold a spot (applied to the fee): $75. Required only when not paying the full fee at registration; MIPA workshop scholarships. Scholarship applicants pay a reduced $25 deposit instead of $75.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 7–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Registration is first-available by course capacity. Advanced tracks have skill prerequisites, but MIPA publishes no academic acceptance rate or selective admissions review.

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