Summer 2027 · High school

Summer 2027 planning for rising 9th graders

Rising 9th grade means entering grade 9 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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  1. UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program

    UC Berkeley ATDP Secondary DivisionRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $790–$1,3202026 cycle
    Financial aid
    2026: Need-based financial aid (up to 100% of base tuition). Open to Bay Area students completing grades K-10 and returning 11th graders; does not cover transportation, textbooks, supplies or program fees; not available to extended-deadline applicants.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026: 2026 nonrefundable application fee: $60–$90. $60 for domestic students; $90 for students attending school outside the US; Need-based financial aid (up to 100% of base tuition). Open to Bay Area students completing grades K-10 and returning 11th graders; does not cover transportation, textbooks, supplies or program fees; not available to extended-deadline applicants.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 7–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 7–11 when applying; Requirement: Some courses have academic prerequisites; Requirement: Current 6th graders who attended ATDP before may apply for a small selection of courses with a very strong application
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 22, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 4–6 weeks2026 cycle
    Format
    In person / Online
    Housing and supervision
    Non-residential
    Location
    Berkeley, CA
    Selection and application
    Selection: Applications are reviewed on academic preparation, materials and course fit as they become complete. Classes generally cap at 20-24 students; returning students receive early priority but are not guaranteed admission or first-choice placement. Application materials: Academic product or essay (at least 500 words)
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  2. Worcester Polytech Institute

    WPI Summer ProgramsRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $555–$12,995
    Financial aid
    Need-based tuition assistance (Launch and Frontiers). Limited funds for domestic Launch and Frontiers students with demonstrated financial need; the maximum award covers up to 50% of the program cost.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Frontiers application: $0; Summit application fee: $50; Need-based tuition assistance (Launch and Frontiers). Limited funds for domestic Launch and Frontiers students with demonstrated financial need; the maximum award covers up to 50% of the program cost.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 6–12 (provider uses rising grades)
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to rising grades 6–12
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 1–5 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Not published
    Location
    Worcester, MA
    Selection and application
    Application materials: One letter of recommendation from a teacher or high school educator (Summit)
    Official sources
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  3. Governor's Program for Gifted Children / McNeese State University

    Governor's Program for Gifted ChildrenRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $3,000–$4,0002026 cycle
    Financial aid
    Sliding-scale tuition by household income: $200–$3,000. Estimated family tuition and fees by income; families can request additional aid on the enrollment form after acceptance.2026 cycle
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Sliding-scale tuition by household income: $200–$3,000. Estimated family tuition and fees by income; families can request additional aid on the enrollment form after acceptance.2026 cycle
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 6–10 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 6–10 when applying; Requirement: Junior Division: in grade 6, 7 or 8 during the school year of application; Requirement: Senior Division: in grade 9 or 10, with at least a B average for the last full school term and the current year; Requirement: Classified as gifted by a Louisiana public school system, or scores on an acceptable aptitude test
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 7, 2026; 7 weeks2026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Lake Charles, LA
    Selection and application
    Selection: Applicants must meet gifted-identification or aptitude criteria and grade-specific requirements. Applications were reviewed until spaces filled; the program does not publish applicant counts, capacity, or an acceptance rate.
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 5 · checked Aug 21, 2026

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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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  • 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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  • MIT Lincoln Laboratory

    LLCipher

    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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  • University of Oregon

    Summer SAIL

    The University of Oregon's SAIL programme introduces high-school students to college learning through campus activities and continued school-year support.

    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 12–24, 2026 · 1 week(2026)
    Where
    In person · Eugene, OR
    Pre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Enrolled in high school; Requirement: Low-income (for example SNAP, WIC, TANF, FDPIR, ACA and/or Pell grant eligible); Requirement: Residential (overnight) program is for rising 11th and 12th graders; the day program is open to rising 9th-12th graders; Requirement: Commit to the entire week

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  • University of Utah Department of Mathematics

    University of Utah Summer Mathematics Program

    The University of Utah's summer mathematics programme offers advanced study for high-school students ready to enter Calculus; having already taken Calculus is not required.

    Cost
    Free(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Salt Lake City, UT
    STEMDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Prepared to enter Calculus (having taken Calculus is not required).

    Selection and application: Application materials: Personal statement; Recommendation form

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  • Just The Beginning - A Pipeline Organization

    Summer Legal Institute

    Just The Beginning announces a free 2027 Summer Legal Institute for grades 9–12: one week of legal skills and career exploration. Registration is coming soon; dates and locations remain unknown.

    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    1 week
    Leadership
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12

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