Summer 2027 For high school students

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Program factsFermilab Program for Research, Innovation, and STEM Mentorship (PRISM)RemoveWelch Summer Scholar ProgramRemoveClark Scholars ProgramRemove
Application deadlineMarch 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)April 4, 2027 (2027 cycle)February 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
CostUnconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Application fee: $25; On-campus room and board and meals: $0. Provided by the program.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payWeekly salary: $500 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Stipend on completion of a successful research project report: $750; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrade 12 and first-year college; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteGrades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higherGrade 12 and first-year college (provider uses rising grades)
Additional eligibilityCitizenship: US citizen; Residency: IL; Requirement: Open to grades 12–13; Requirement: High school senior in the 2027-2028 school year or a 2027 high school graduate; Requirement: Enrolled in an Illinois high school; Requirement: Proof of medical insuranceResidency: Texas; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Attend high school in Texas; Requirement: Not a previous Welch Summer Scholar Program participantMinimum age 17; Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to rising grades 12–13; Requirement: Must be at least 17 years old by the program start date, with no exceptions; Requirement: Open to rising high school seniors and to students graduating from high school right before the program
Session dates or durationStarts July 12, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)Starts May 30, 2027; Ends July 2, 2027; 5 weeks (2027 cycle)Starts June 20, 2027; Ends August 5, 2027; 7 weeks (2027 cycle)
FormatHybridIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationILAustin, Arlington, Richardson, Houston, College Station, Lubbock, TXLubbock, TX
Selection and applicationApplication materials: Letter of recommendation from a STEM teacher or STEM club advisorApplication materials: Essay of at least 250 words on one of three prompts; Two letters of recommendation (not from family members)Application materials: Short essays; Three recommendations via online questionnaire, at least two from teachers
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November 2026

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  • Program snapshot
    • STEM

    MIT Jameel Clinic

    AI & Health Summer High School Bootcamp

    MIT Jameel Clinic’s 2027 AI & Health Bootcamp is a one-week, in-person introduction to machine learning, Python, clinical AI and drug discovery for incoming grades 10–12.

    Application deadline
    Early Action application deadline: November 1, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $2,000 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Cambridge, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Need-based financial aid (tuition only): Up to $2,000. Covers the cost of tuition only; international participants are not eligible. Requires proof of low-income program enrollment or a letter/essay demonstrating need. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Need-based financial aid (tuition only): Up to $2,000. Covers the cost of tuition only; international participants are not eligible. Requires proof of low-income program enrollment or a letter/essay demonstrating need. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Students who have participated in the past are not eligible to participate again; Requirement: No visa sponsorship or travel arrangements

    Selection and application: Application materials: MIT Jameel Clinic’s 2027 AI & Health Bootcamp is a one-week, in-person introduction to machine learning, Python, clinical AI and drug discovery for incoming grades 10–12. The programme is planned for mid-July, with exact dates still TBA. Early Action closes November 1, 2026 and regular applications February 22, 2027; recommendation letters are optional. Tuition is $2,000, and eligible domestic students may receive full-tuition need-based aid. Housing and transport are the family’s responsibility, and former participants may not repeat.

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    Aspen Music Festival and School

    Aspen Music Festival and School Summer Program

    Intensive summer music study in Aspen for serious musicians of any age; 2027 deadlines vary by discipline, and the opera/vocal application window has closed.

    Application deadline
    Susan and Ford Schumann Center for Composition Studies application deadline: November 1, 2026 (2027 cycle); Aspen Conducting Academy application deadline: November 15, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $4,190–$6,590 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 23, 2027; Ends August 22, 2027; Up to 8 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Aspen, CO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Meet the selected Program of Study's instrument, voice type, repertoire, training, age guidance, and session-availability requirements; If under 18 at program start, arrange an approved parent, legal guardian, or non-AMFS summer guardian age 21 or older to live off campus with the student for the entire session

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Audition-based and program-specific. Applicants submit professional-level materials and compete for limited discipline, instrument, role, ensemble, and fellowship placements; AMFS does not publish one overall acceptance rate.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Fellowships and merit- and need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships require the Scholarship Request Form at the time of applying; no aid for Orchestra/Instrumental half-session students. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: On-campus room and board with three meals a day (half to full session): $4,595–$6,995. On-campus housing is only for students 18 and older; younger students live off campus with a parent or approved guardian.; Nonrefundable application fee (rises with submission date): $30–$110. $30 August 1-October 15, $60 October 16-December 15, $110 December 16-January 5.; Nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $500. Applied toward the security deposit, health service fee and facility fee.; Nonrefundable on-campus housing deposit: $1,000; Refundable security deposit: $100; Health services fee (half to full session): $120–$195; Facility fee (half to full session): $60–$100; Fellowships and merit- and need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships require the Scholarship Request Form at the time of applying; no aid for Orchestra/Instrumental half-session students. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Be a serious, dedicated musician prepared for an intensive and self-directed professional performance schedule; Requirement: Meet the selected Program of Study's instrument, voice type, repertoire, training, age guidance, and session-availability requirements; Requirement: Submit the required recorded audition or portfolio at the specified performance standard; Requirement: If under 18 at program start, arrange an approved parent, legal guardian, or non-AMFS summer guardian age 21 or older to live off campus with the student for the entire session; Exclusion: Students under 18 cannot live in AMFS residence halls; Exclusion: Under-18 orchestra/instrumental students do not participate in the AMFS orchestras; Exclusion: Admission or fellowship rules for one Program of Study do not transfer to another; Exclusion: The program is not restricted to high-school students and does not publish one universal grade range

    Selection and application: Selection: Audition-based and program-specific. Applicants submit professional-level materials and compete for limited discipline, instrument, role, ensemble, and fellowship placements; AMFS does not publish one overall acceptance rate. Application materials: Program-specific audition repertoire and requirements (see each Program of Study)

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December 2026

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  • Program snapshot

    Aspen Music Festival and School

    Aspen Music Festival and School Summer Program

    Intensive summer music study in Aspen for serious musicians of any age; 2027 deadlines vary by discipline, and the opera/vocal application window has closed.

    Application deadline
    Collaborative Piano (Orchestral Piano; Instrumental-Vocal Collaboration) and Paulson Center for Piano Studies application deadline: December 15, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $4,190–$6,590 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 23, 2027; Ends August 22, 2027; Up to 8 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Aspen, CO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Meet the selected Program of Study's instrument, voice type, repertoire, training, age guidance, and session-availability requirements; If under 18 at program start, arrange an approved parent, legal guardian, or non-AMFS summer guardian age 21 or older to live off campus with the student for the entire session

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Audition-based and program-specific. Applicants submit professional-level materials and compete for limited discipline, instrument, role, ensemble, and fellowship placements; AMFS does not publish one overall acceptance rate.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Fellowships and merit- and need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships require the Scholarship Request Form at the time of applying; no aid for Orchestra/Instrumental half-session students. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: On-campus room and board with three meals a day (half to full session): $4,595–$6,995. On-campus housing is only for students 18 and older; younger students live off campus with a parent or approved guardian.; Nonrefundable application fee (rises with submission date): $30–$110. $30 August 1-October 15, $60 October 16-December 15, $110 December 16-January 5.; Nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $500. Applied toward the security deposit, health service fee and facility fee.; Nonrefundable on-campus housing deposit: $1,000; Refundable security deposit: $100; Health services fee (half to full session): $120–$195; Facility fee (half to full session): $60–$100; Fellowships and merit- and need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships require the Scholarship Request Form at the time of applying; no aid for Orchestra/Instrumental half-session students. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Be a serious, dedicated musician prepared for an intensive and self-directed professional performance schedule; Requirement: Meet the selected Program of Study's instrument, voice type, repertoire, training, age guidance, and session-availability requirements; Requirement: Submit the required recorded audition or portfolio at the specified performance standard; Requirement: If under 18 at program start, arrange an approved parent, legal guardian, or non-AMFS summer guardian age 21 or older to live off campus with the student for the entire session; Exclusion: Students under 18 cannot live in AMFS residence halls; Exclusion: Under-18 orchestra/instrumental students do not participate in the AMFS orchestras; Exclusion: Admission or fellowship rules for one Program of Study do not transfer to another; Exclusion: The program is not restricted to high-school students and does not publish one universal grade range

    Selection and application: Selection: Audition-based and program-specific. Applicants submit professional-level materials and compete for limited discipline, instrument, role, ensemble, and fellowship placements; AMFS does not publish one overall acceptance rate. Application materials: Program-specific audition repertoire and requirements (see each Program of Study)

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January 2027

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    • Pre-college

    Abilene Christian University

    Abilene Christian University Pre-College Summer Program

    Pre-college experience at Abilene Christian University for high school students to explore campus life and academic programs.

    Application deadline
    Early application deadline: January 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $1,000 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 18, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Abilene, TX
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

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

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Non-refundable payment with student contract: $500. Due Feb 1, 2027 (early admits) or June 15, 2027 (regular admits). (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Aspen Music Festival and School

    Aspen Music Festival and School Summer Program

    Intensive summer music study in Aspen for serious musicians of any age; 2027 deadlines vary by discipline, and the opera/vocal application window has closed.

    Application deadline
    Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, Classical Guitar and Orchestra/Instrumental application deadline: January 5, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $4,190–$6,590 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 23, 2027; Ends August 22, 2027; Up to 8 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Aspen, CO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Meet the selected Program of Study's instrument, voice type, repertoire, training, age guidance, and session-availability requirements; If under 18 at program start, arrange an approved parent, legal guardian, or non-AMFS summer guardian age 21 or older to live off campus with the student for the entire session

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Audition-based and program-specific. Applicants submit professional-level materials and compete for limited discipline, instrument, role, ensemble, and fellowship placements; AMFS does not publish one overall acceptance rate.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Fellowships and merit- and need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships require the Scholarship Request Form at the time of applying; no aid for Orchestra/Instrumental half-session students. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: On-campus room and board with three meals a day (half to full session): $4,595–$6,995. On-campus housing is only for students 18 and older; younger students live off campus with a parent or approved guardian.; Nonrefundable application fee (rises with submission date): $30–$110. $30 August 1-October 15, $60 October 16-December 15, $110 December 16-January 5.; Nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $500. Applied toward the security deposit, health service fee and facility fee.; Nonrefundable on-campus housing deposit: $1,000; Refundable security deposit: $100; Health services fee (half to full session): $120–$195; Facility fee (half to full session): $60–$100; Fellowships and merit- and need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships require the Scholarship Request Form at the time of applying; no aid for Orchestra/Instrumental half-session students. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Be a serious, dedicated musician prepared for an intensive and self-directed professional performance schedule; Requirement: Meet the selected Program of Study's instrument, voice type, repertoire, training, age guidance, and session-availability requirements; Requirement: Submit the required recorded audition or portfolio at the specified performance standard; Requirement: If under 18 at program start, arrange an approved parent, legal guardian, or non-AMFS summer guardian age 21 or older to live off campus with the student for the entire session; Exclusion: Students under 18 cannot live in AMFS residence halls; Exclusion: Under-18 orchestra/instrumental students do not participate in the AMFS orchestras; Exclusion: Admission or fellowship rules for one Program of Study do not transfer to another; Exclusion: The program is not restricted to high-school students and does not publish one universal grade range

    Selection and application: Selection: Audition-based and program-specific. Applicants submit professional-level materials and compete for limited discipline, instrument, role, ensemble, and fellowship placements; AMFS does not publish one overall acceptance rate. Application materials: Program-specific audition repertoire and requirements (see each Program of Study)

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February 2027

  • Program snapshot
    • STEM

    MIT Jameel Clinic

    AI & Health Summer High School Bootcamp

    MIT Jameel Clinic’s 2027 AI & Health Bootcamp is a one-week, in-person introduction to machine learning, Python, clinical AI and drug discovery for incoming grades 10–12.

    Application deadline
    Regular application deadline: February 22, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $2,000 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Cambridge, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Need-based financial aid (tuition only): Up to $2,000. Covers the cost of tuition only; international participants are not eligible. Requires proof of low-income program enrollment or a letter/essay demonstrating need. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Need-based financial aid (tuition only): Up to $2,000. Covers the cost of tuition only; international participants are not eligible. Requires proof of low-income program enrollment or a letter/essay demonstrating need. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Students who have participated in the past are not eligible to participate again; Requirement: No visa sponsorship or travel arrangements

    Selection and application: Application materials: MIT Jameel Clinic’s 2027 AI & Health Bootcamp is a one-week, in-person introduction to machine learning, Python, clinical AI and drug discovery for incoming grades 10–12. The programme is planned for mid-July, with exact dates still TBA. Early Action closes November 1, 2026 and regular applications February 22, 2027; recommendation letters are optional. Tuition is $2,000, and eligible domestic students may receive full-tuition need-based aid. Housing and transport are the family’s responsibility, and former participants may not repeat.

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    Arkansas Governor's School, Arkansas Tech University

    Arkansas Governor's School

    Arkansas Governor's School is a four-week residential, non-credit programme for Arkansas students who are currently juniors and will enter senior year.

    Application deadline
    Student application due (after school nomination): February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 5, 2027; Ends August 1, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Russellville, AR
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Arkansas; Must be an Arkansas resident in the junior class of a public or private high school, or homeschooled

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

    Selection: Selection considers aptitude, motivation and maturity.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Room: $0; Board and meals: $0; Classroom materials: $0; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Arkansas; Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: Must be an Arkansas resident in the junior class of a public or private high school, or homeschooled; Requirement: Must not graduate from high school before attending AGS; Requirement: Must commit to attending the entire four-week program

    Selection and application: Selection: Selection considers aptitude, motivation and maturity. Application materials: Student essay; Content area essay; Online teacher recommendation from a teacher in each content area applied for; Audition video for Choral Music, Drama, Instrumental Music or Visual Arts

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    • Research
    • STEM

    George Mason University College of Science

    Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)

    Eight-week, 30-hour-per-week faculty-mentored research program for high-school and undergraduate students, carrying three required George Mason credits; 2027 opens in Fall 2026.

    Application deadline
    2027 ASSIP application closes: February 12, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,299; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 18, 2026; Ends August 12, 2026; 8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online / Hybrid
    Location
    Fairfax, Manassas, Woodbridge, VA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 and first-year college; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Minimum age 15

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

    Selection: Competitive and mentor-matched. Review considers STEM coursework, GPA, experience, statements, mentor fit, and project needs; highly qualified applicants may be interviewed. No minimum GPA or overall acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Financial-need waiver of application fee and tuition: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. 100% waiver with free/reduced-price lunch or Pell Grant documentation; alternative documentation can be discussed.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Nonrefundable application processing fee: $25. Waivable for financial need.; Financial-need waiver of application fee and tuition: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. 100% waiver with free/reduced-price lunch or Pell Grant documentation; alternative documentation can be discussed.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to grades 9–13; Requirement: Must be at least 16 by the first program day for wet-lab internships with biological or chemical hazards; Requirement: Must not have graduated from university before or during the internship; Requirement: Students may take part for a total of two summer sessions

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive and mentor-matched. Review considers STEM coursework, GPA, experience, statements, mentor fit, and project needs; highly qualified applicants may be interviewed. No minimum GPA or overall acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Online application with personal statements; Interview for highly qualified candidates

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  • Program snapshot

    Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business

    ASU Fleischer Scholars Program

    Free strategic-thinking and college/business access program for Arizona high-school juniors; the completed 2026 cohort was virtual and 2027 is not posted.

    Application deadline
    Priority consideration deadline: February 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 14, 2027; Ends June 21, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    Tempe, AZ
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Arizona

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

    Selection: ASU says places are limited and considers leadership/service, academics, financial need and first-generation status. No current cohort size, applicant count or acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Arizona; Requirement: Open to grade 11

    Selection and application: Selection: ASU says places are limited and considers leadership/service, academics, financial need and first-generation status. No current cohort size, applicant count or acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Optional teacher or academic professional recommendation

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    Babson College

    Babson Summer Study

    Babson Summer Study is July 12-30, 2027, earning four credits through an explicitly forty-hour weekly entrepreneurial course.

    Application deadline
    Round One application deadline, also the deadline for the in-person format: February 12, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $6,480; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 12, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Online / In person
    Location
    Marlborough, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Minimum age 15; At least 15 years old by the program start date, with no exceptions

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Need-based full- or partial-tuition scholarship (online format only): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Tuition scholarships are not available for the in-person format.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: In-person day student fees paid to NEIA: $3,090. Day student total: $9,570.; In-person residential fees paid to NEIA (housing, board and activities): $6,895. Residential student total: $13,375.; Babson College application fee: $100. Non-refundable; waived for students applying for need-based financial assistance.; NEIA registration fee for admitted in-person students: $100; Need-based full- or partial-tuition scholarship (online format only): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Tuition scholarships are not available for the in-person format.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: At least 15 years old by the program start date, with no exceptions; Requirement: English proficiency: minimum TOEFL 90 or equivalent IELTS, Duolingo or Cambridge score, unless English is the native language or the school's language of instruction; Requirement: A computer, webcam and reliable internet connection; Requirement: International students in the in-person format need U.S. immigration status that permits full-time study, usually F-1

    Selection and application: Application materials: Essays

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March 2027

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    Alpha Workshop for Young Writers, Inc.

    Alpha Workshop for Young Writers

    Selective 12-day residential speculative-fiction workshop for 20 writers ages 14-19; 2026 is complete and the next cycle is not announced.

    Application deadline
    Application deadline (applications open February 1): March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $2,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 15, 2026; Ends July 26, 2026; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Greensburg, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 14–19

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

    Selection: Twenty students are admitted based solely on anonymized application stories; no current applicant count or acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Need-based financial assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited pool; request on the application form; does not affect admission.; BIPOC student scholarship (full tuition, one per year): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awarded to the eligible applicant with the highest-ranked story.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Need-based financial assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited pool; request on the application form; does not affect admission.; BIPOC student scholarship (full tuition, one per year): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awarded to the eligible applicant with the highest-ranked story.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 14–19; Requirement: Be 14 to 19 (inclusive) on the first day of the workshop; Requirement: Each student may attend at most two times

    Selection and application: Selection: Twenty students are admitted based solely on anonymized application stories; no current applicant count or acceptance rate is published.

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  • Program snapshot

    Babson College

    Babson Summer Study

    Babson Summer Study is July 12-30, 2027, earning four credits through an explicitly forty-hour weekly entrepreneurial course.

    Application deadline
    Round Two (Standard) application deadline, online format only: March 12, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $6,480; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 12, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Online / In person
    Location
    Marlborough, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Minimum age 15; At least 15 years old by the program start date, with no exceptions

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Need-based full- or partial-tuition scholarship (online format only): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Tuition scholarships are not available for the in-person format.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: In-person day student fees paid to NEIA: $3,090. Day student total: $9,570.; In-person residential fees paid to NEIA (housing, board and activities): $6,895. Residential student total: $13,375.; Babson College application fee: $100. Non-refundable; waived for students applying for need-based financial assistance.; NEIA registration fee for admitted in-person students: $100; Need-based full- or partial-tuition scholarship (online format only): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Tuition scholarships are not available for the in-person format.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: At least 15 years old by the program start date, with no exceptions; Requirement: English proficiency: minimum TOEFL 90 or equivalent IELTS, Duolingo or Cambridge score, unless English is the native language or the school's language of instruction; Requirement: A computer, webcam and reliable internet connection; Requirement: International students in the in-person format need U.S. immigration status that permits full-time study, usually F-1

    Selection and application: Application materials: Essays

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May 2027

  • Program snapshot

    American Shakespeare Center

    ASC Theatre Camp

    Selective three-week residential Shakespeare intensive in Staunton for rising 8th graders through recent graduates ages 13-19; 2026 ended and 2027 is not announced.

    Application deadline
    Final camper application deadline (rolling review until full): May 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $3,975 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 23, 2027; Ends July 15, 2027; 3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Staunton, VA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12 and first-year college (provider uses rising grades)

    Ages 13–19

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

    Selection: Attendance was by acceptance, applications were reviewed monthly, and accepted-student registration was first-come, first-served. ASC did not publish applicant count, acceptance rate, or detailed judging rubric.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    ASC financial aid funds (general fund, Sydney Stark Jr. Memorial fund, Military Family fund): Up to $3,975. General fund up to half of tuition; Stark fund up to full tuition; Military Family fund at least half. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Nonrefundable tuition deposit at registration: $150. Part of tuition; secures an accepted camper's spot.; ASC financial aid funds (general fund, Sydney Stark Jr. Memorial fund, Military Family fund): Up to $3,975. General fund up to half of tuition; Stark fund up to full tuition; Military Family fund at least half. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 13–19; Requirement: Open to rising grades 8–13; Requirement: Must be 13 to 19 at the start of camp (homeschool grade equivalents accepted)

    Selection and application: Selection: Attendance was by acceptance, applications were reviewed monthly, and accepted-student registration was first-come, first-served. ASC did not publish applicant count, acceptance rate, or detailed judging rubric.

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot

    Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business

    ASU Fleischer Scholars Program

    Free strategic-thinking and college/business access program for Arizona high-school juniors; the completed 2026 cohort was virtual and 2027 is not posted.

    Application deadline
    Final application deadline: May 6, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 14, 2027; Ends June 21, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    Tempe, AZ
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Arizona

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

    Selection: ASU says places are limited and considers leadership/service, academics, financial need and first-generation status. No current cohort size, applicant count or acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Arizona; Requirement: Open to grade 11

    Selection and application: Selection: ASU says places are limited and considers leadership/service, academics, financial need and first-generation status. No current cohort size, applicant count or acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Optional teacher or academic professional recommendation

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot
    • Pre-college

    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.

    Application deadline
    Rolling admission closes (applications accepted while space is available): May 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $1,490–$3,730; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 7, 2027; Ends July 9, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Waltham, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Residential students must be 16 by September 1 of the program year; younger students can commute or take online courses

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

    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.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Limited need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need is shown with U.S. tax filings or other financial documents; no travel funds or visa support.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: One-time non-refundable application fee for all selected sessions: $75; Limited need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need is shown with U.S. tax filings or other financial documents; no travel funds or visa support.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility 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

    Last source check . Official source

  • Program snapshot
    • Pre-college

    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.

    Application deadline
    Final registration deadline, also the health form deadline: May 21, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $625–$850; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends June 11, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Lincoln, NE
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)

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

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Big Red Camps and camp-specific scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Big Red Camps and camp-specific scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility 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

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Last source check . Official source

June 2027

  • Program snapshot
    • Pre-college

    Abilene Christian University

    Abilene Christian University Pre-College Summer Program

    Pre-college experience at Abilene Christian University for high school students to explore campus life and academic programs.

    Application deadline
    Regular application deadline (accepted until June 1 as space is available): June 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $1,000 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 18, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Abilene, TX
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

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

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Non-refundable payment with student contract: $500. Due Feb 1, 2027 (early admits) or June 15, 2027 (regular admits). (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    • Pre-college

    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.

    Application deadline
    Final application deadline (rolling review until the program is full): June 4, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $3,500–$4,500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Garden City, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Grace Pilcer Pre-College Scholars need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. 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.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (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: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. 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.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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