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Application deadlineApril 19, 2027 (2027 cycle)December 1, 2026 (2027 cycle)
CostLast year's cycle (2026): $2,750; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidUnconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Limited need-based Tisch scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships are limited and based on greatest demonstrated financial need; application deadline is December 11, 2026.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsUnconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): 2027 application fee: $75. Nonrefundable; need-based fee waivers may be requested by email.; Enrollment confirmation deposit: $1,500. Nonrefundable and nontransferable; credited toward tuition and fees.; Limited need-based Tisch scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships are limited and based on greatest demonstrated financial need; application deadline is December 11, 2026.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 10–11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteGrades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
Additional eligibilityRequirement: Be completing grade 10 or 11 before the summer session.; Requirement: Earlier 2026 instructions required one year of chemistry or physics and a counselor/teacher recommendation plus transcript or grade card; confirm the operative 2027 prerequisites.; Exclusion: Two elective credits apply only after later enrollment at Rose-Hulman; Exclusion: Earlier 2026 instructions required outside financial assistance; 2027 aid availability is unverified.Minimum age 15; Requirement: Be a current high-school sophomore or junior with at least a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA; Requirement: Be at least 15 and able to live in mandatory NYU housing for the full program; Requirement: Apply to only one artistic track and meet its grade and portfolio or audition requirements; Requirement: For Animation or Filmmaking, be a current junior; Requirement: Non-U.S. applicants must meet English-proficiency, passport, and student-visa requirements; Exclusion: Commuting and off-campus housing are not permitted; Exclusion: Students may not apply to multiple studios in the same residential application
Session dates or durationUnconfirmed — check official siteStarts July 11, 2027; Ends August 8, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
FormatIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationTerre Haute, IndianaNew York, New York, Manhattan, Brooklyn
Selection and applicationSelection: Earlier 2026 instructions described selective application followed by first-come session placement after approval. Confirm the current 2027 review and placement process; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Earlier 2026 instructions required an online application, a transcript or grade card, and one counselor or teacher recommendation.Selection: Tisch reviews academic preparation, written responses, recommendations, creative resume, and track-specific artistic materials. Capacity varies by studio, and no universal acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Two recommendations, including at least one high-school representative; Track-specific portfolio, audition, or creative prompts
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November 2026

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  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    Tennessee Governor's School for the Sciences and Engineering

    Four-week residential STEM program at UT Knoxville for current Tennessee high-school sophomores and juniors; 2027 student applications close November 20, 2026.

    Application deadline
    Unified application and GSSE supplemental student application: November 20, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends July 3, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Knoxville, Tennessee
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Attend a Tennessee high school; Tennessee residents receive highest priority; Complete at least one year of Algebra; Be able to attend every class and activity for the full residential session

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

    Selection: Approximately 180 students were selected for 2026 using academic records, recommendations, essays/personal statements, and program fit. Tennessee residents receive highest priority; no acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Full or partial GSSE scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. All 2026 admitted students received one of the two scholarship types; future scholarship structure is not yet published.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Full or partial GSSE scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. All 2026 admitted students received one of the two scholarship types; future scholarship structure is not yet published.; Room during the 2026 residential program: $0. Covered for 2026 participants; future-cycle terms are not announced.; Food during the 2026 residential program: $0. Covered for 2026 participants; optional personal snacks and souvenirs were not covered.; Required books and instructional materials for 2026: $0. Covered for 2026 participants; future-cycle terms are not announced.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Attend a Tennessee high school; Tennessee residents receive highest priority; Requirement: Be a current high-school sophomore or junior, rising to grade 11 or 12 for the summer program; Requirement: Attend a high school in Tennessee; Requirement: Have at least a 3.5 GPA; Requirement: Complete at least one year of high-school laboratory science; Requirement: Complete at least one year of Algebra; Requirement: Be able to attend every class and activity for the full residential session; Exclusion: Students may attend only one Tennessee Governor's School during high school; Exclusion: Nonresident students at Tennessee high schools may apply but residents receive highest priority; Exclusion: Paper applications are not accepted; Exclusion: Job, camp, family, or other commitments that require missing GSSE activities are incompatible with participation

    Selection and application: Selection: Approximately 180 students were selected for 2026 using academic records, recommendations, essays/personal statements, and program fit. Tennessee residents receive highest priority; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Two confidential teacher recommendations, preferably from science, math, or STEM teachers; Responses to two short essay prompts

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December 2026

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  • New York University Tisch School of the Arts

    Tisch Summer High School Residential Program

    An open, selective four-week 2027 residential arts program where sophomores and juniors complete one Tisch track and earn four to six NYU credits.

    Application deadline
    Summer 2027 residential application: December 1, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2027; Ends August 8, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York, New York, Manhattan, Brooklyn
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 15

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

    Selection: Tisch reviews academic preparation, written responses, recommendations, creative resume, and track-specific artistic materials. Capacity varies by studio, and no universal acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Limited need-based Tisch scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships are limited and based on greatest demonstrated financial need; application deadline is December 11, 2026.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2027 application fee: $75. Nonrefundable; need-based fee waivers may be requested by email.; Enrollment confirmation deposit: $1,500. Nonrefundable and nontransferable; credited toward tuition and fees.; Limited need-based Tisch scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships are limited and based on greatest demonstrated financial need; application deadline is December 11, 2026.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Be a current high-school sophomore or junior with at least a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA; Requirement: Be at least 15 and able to live in mandatory NYU housing for the full program; Requirement: Apply to only one artistic track and meet its grade and portfolio or audition requirements; Requirement: For Animation or Filmmaking, be a current junior; Requirement: Non-U.S. applicants must meet English-proficiency, passport, and student-visa requirements; Exclusion: Commuting and off-campus housing are not permitted; Exclusion: Students may not apply to multiple studios in the same residential application

    Selection and application: Selection: Tisch reviews academic preparation, written responses, recommendations, creative resume, and track-specific artistic materials. Capacity varies by studio, and no universal acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Two recommendations, including at least one high-school representative; Track-specific portfolio, audition, or creative prompts

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  • University of Miami

    UMiami Summer Scholars Program

    The University of Miami’s Summer Scholars programme is a three-week, six-credit experience for current high-school sophomores and juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA.

    Application deadline
    2027 early-action application: December 31, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2027; Ends July 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Current high-school sophomores and juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA. English-proficiency, passport and financial-document requirements depend on nationality and route. The separate UM Academies programme has different grade and credit rules.

    Selection and application: Application materials: Submit two 300–600-word essays, academic records, counselor or school-profile information, a teacher recommendation and parent permission. English, passport and financial documents apply where required. Portal details follow the initial application.

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January 2027

  • University of Notre Dame Office of Pre-College Programs

    University of Notre Dame Pre-College Programs

    Notre Dame Pre-College includes separate Leadership Seminars, Summer Scholars, study-abroad courses and online programmes.

    Application deadline
    Leadership Seminars 2027 application: January 20, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Both main programmes require age 16 by August 1, 2027, not necessarily at programme start.

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Selectivity varies by family and course. Leadership Seminars is competitive and admits approximately 150 students annually; the official pages do not publish umbrella, Summer Scholars, Study Abroad, online, or course-specific acceptance rates or guaranteed thresholds.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Summer Scholars listed programme total: $5,200. Summer Scholars only, not generic tuition for every programme. The $300 enrollment/credited-toward-tuition wording versus $4,900 balance is ambiguous; confirm before payment.; Summer Scholars application fee: $75. Selected Summer Scholars only; distinct Leadership fees and prior surfaces must be checked.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Leadership Seminars: current juniors. Summer Scholars: current sophomores or juniors.; Requirement: Both main programmes require age 16 by August 1, 2027, not necessarily at programme start.; Requirement: Select the relevant programme before applying; study-abroad and online routes have distinct terms.; Exclusion: Leadership Seminars requires current juniors; Summer Scholars requires current sophomores or juniors. Both published 2027 routes require age 16 by August 1, 2027, without exceptions. Other routes have separate eligibility.; Exclusion: The ADAM Jerusalem gap-year program serves a different post-high-school audience and is not ordinary summer-program eligibility; Exclusion: South Africa is not currently listed as a confirmed 2027 Study Abroad destination; Exclusion: Admission to one Notre Dame Pre-College family does not imply eligibility, admission, or payment for another; Exclusion: Participation does not guarantee Notre Dame undergraduate admission, transfer-credit acceptance, a particular course, aid, or a future credential

    Selection and application: Selection: Selectivity varies by family and course. Leadership Seminars is competitive and admits approximately 150 students annually; the official pages do not publish umbrella, Summer Scholars, Study Abroad, online, or course-specific acceptance rates or guaranteed thresholds. Application materials: Leadership Seminars and Summer Scholars require an online application, high-school transcript, counselor report/school profile and one teacher recommendation. Complete the selected route’s additional requirements.

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  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    UT Southwestern STARS Summer Research Program for Students

    UT Southwestern STARS offers eight-week nonresidential biomedical research for eligible juniors; Summer2027 applications run November16,2026–January22,2027.

    Application deadline
    2027 STARS student research application: January 22, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Dallas, Texas, UT Southwestern biomedical research laboratories; North Texas applicant focus; nonresidential
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Minimum age 16; U.S. citizen or national, or otherwise eligible to work in the United States; Intended for North Texas high-school students; exact county, school, commute, or Texas-residence boundary is not published on the current page; Be at least 16 years old by June 1 before the summer program; Be a U.S. citizen or national or otherwise eligible to work in the United States

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

    Selection: Participation is limited by funding. UT Southwestern names superior academic achievement and strong science or medicine interest as positive factors but does not publish the current applicant count, funded places, acceptance rate, GPA cutoff, review rubric, lab-match method, or waitlist policy.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Citizenship: U.S. citizen or national, or otherwise eligible to work in the United States; Residency: Intended for North Texas high-school students; exact county, school, commute, or Texas-residence boundary is not published on the current page; Requirement: Be currently enrolled in high school and classified as a junior at application; Requirement: Be at least 16 years old by June 1 before the summer program; Requirement: Be a U.S. citizen or national or otherwise eligible to work in the United States; Requirement: Have no prior research experience under the program's controlling definition; Requirement: Demonstrate strong academic achievement and interest in science or medicine; Requirement: Be able to commute reliably to UT Southwestern for the entire eight-week, nonresidential program; Requirement: Work safely and professionally in an assigned biomedical research laboratory with a faculty host; Requirement: Complete employment or stipend onboarding, minor consent, health, immunization, safety, conduct, privacy, data, intellectual-property, and laboratory requirements; Requirement: Present research results at the end of the summer and present the experience at the student's home school; Exclusion: Students who are not current high-school juniors; Exclusion: Applicants who will be younger than 16 on June 1; Exclusion: Applicants who cannot demonstrate U.S. citizenship, nationality, or legal work eligibility; Exclusion: Students with prior research experience under STARS policy; Exclusion: Applicants seeking clinical care, patient contact, physician shadowing, or a residential program; Exclusion: Inability to attend the full eight weeks or commute safely and reliably to the assigned Dallas laboratory; Exclusion: Assuming strong grades, interest, North Texas residence, or an early application guarantees a funded place

    Selection and application: Selection: Participation is limited by funding. UT Southwestern names superior academic achievement and strong science or medicine interest as positive factors but does not publish the current applicant count, funded places, acceptance rate, GPA cutoff, review rubric, lab-match method, or waitlist policy. Application materials: Transcript, essays, activity list, resume, teacher or counselor information, recommendation, or interview only if the new application explicitly requires them

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  • Vanderbilt University Peabody College

    Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth (PTY)

    Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth offers distinct school-year and summer options, with eligibility, delivery, duration and price varying by programme.

    Application deadline
    Summer SAVY priority: January 13, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $475–$5,950; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Nashville (campus programmes), Tennessee or online, depending on route
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Selection varies. VMI is eligibility-based and can become competitively holistic in popular mentorships; VSA/VSI and SAVY use program-specific readiness review and capacity-based placement. PTY does not publish one umbrella acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Eligibility varies by SAVY, VSA, VSI or Mentor Immersion route; consult the chosen programme.

    Selection and application: Selection: Selection varies. VMI is eligibility-based and can become competitively holistic in popular mentorships; VSA/VSI and SAVY use program-specific readiness review and capacity-based placement. PTY does not publish one umbrella acceptance rate.

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February 2027

  • Carnegie Mellon University Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion

    Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS)

    Fully funded hybrid STEM programme for eligible current 11th graders age 16 by June 26, 2027; virtual Jumpstart precedes six residential weeks at CMU, followed by continuing engagement. Applications and references are due February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

    Application deadline
    SAMS complete student application and recommendations: February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Online / In person
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Minimum age 16; U.S. citizen; U.S. permanent resident; Resident-only during the six-week Pittsburgh component; Attend required virtual, residential, and ongoing program components without conflicting programs

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

    Selection: SAMS uses holistic, fixed admissions based on the complete application, STEM interest, community commitment, financial documentation, and program fit. CMU does not publish current application totals, cohort size, acceptance rate, waitlist policy, or scoring rubric on the program page.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Application fee with a non-scholarship second choice: $75. Only when a non-scholarship second choice is added; a fully-funded-only application is free. Not an attendance charge for this programme.; Required campus housing: $0. Resident-only in-person component; included in full funding.; Dining during residential program: $0. Included in full funding.; SAMS application fee: $0. No participant cost is published for SAMS; CMU's general $50 fee applies to other regular programs, not SAMS.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Citizenship: U.S. citizen; Citizenship: U.S. permanent resident; Residency: Resident-only during the six-week Pittsburgh component; Requirement: For 2027, be in current grade 11 and at least 16 by June 26, 2027; Requirement: Be at least 16 by the program start date; Requirement: Demonstrate strong interest in STEM; Requirement: Demonstrate commitment to a diverse and supportive community; Requirement: Submit tax documents or a signed NACAC application-fee waiver as evidence used in holistic financial-need review; Requirement: Attend required virtual, residential, and ongoing program components without conflicting programs; Exclusion: International applicants without U.S. citizenship or permanent residency are ineligible; Exclusion: There is no commuter option; Exclusion: There is no pay-out-of-pocket admission route; Exclusion: Conflicting virtual or in-person programs are not permitted during SAMS dates

    Selection and application: Selection: SAMS uses holistic, fixed admissions based on the complete application, STEM interest, community commitment, financial documentation, and program fit. CMU does not publish current application totals, cohort size, acceptance rate, waitlist policy, or scoring rubric on the program page. Application materials: Two recommendations, including one from a current math instructor when available; One 300-500 word general Pre-College essay; One SAMS-specific essay of up to 1,000 words

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  • University of Notre Dame Office of Pre-College Programs

    University of Notre Dame Pre-College Programs

    Notre Dame Pre-College includes separate Leadership Seminars, Summer Scholars, study-abroad courses and online programmes.

    Application deadline
    Summer Scholars 2027 application and aid: February 17, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
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    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Both main programmes require age 16 by August 1, 2027, not necessarily at programme start.

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Selectivity varies by family and course. Leadership Seminars is competitive and admits approximately 150 students annually; the official pages do not publish umbrella, Summer Scholars, Study Abroad, online, or course-specific acceptance rates or guaranteed thresholds.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Summer Scholars listed programme total: $5,200. Summer Scholars only, not generic tuition for every programme. The $300 enrollment/credited-toward-tuition wording versus $4,900 balance is ambiguous; confirm before payment.; Summer Scholars application fee: $75. Selected Summer Scholars only; distinct Leadership fees and prior surfaces must be checked.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Leadership Seminars: current juniors. Summer Scholars: current sophomores or juniors.; Requirement: Both main programmes require age 16 by August 1, 2027, not necessarily at programme start.; Requirement: Select the relevant programme before applying; study-abroad and online routes have distinct terms.; Exclusion: Leadership Seminars requires current juniors; Summer Scholars requires current sophomores or juniors. Both published 2027 routes require age 16 by August 1, 2027, without exceptions. Other routes have separate eligibility.; Exclusion: The ADAM Jerusalem gap-year program serves a different post-high-school audience and is not ordinary summer-program eligibility; Exclusion: South Africa is not currently listed as a confirmed 2027 Study Abroad destination; Exclusion: Admission to one Notre Dame Pre-College family does not imply eligibility, admission, or payment for another; Exclusion: Participation does not guarantee Notre Dame undergraduate admission, transfer-credit acceptance, a particular course, aid, or a future credential

    Selection and application: Selection: Selectivity varies by family and course. Leadership Seminars is competitive and admits approximately 150 students annually; the official pages do not publish umbrella, Summer Scholars, Study Abroad, online, or course-specific acceptance rates or guaranteed thresholds. Application materials: Leadership Seminars and Summer Scholars require an online application, high-school transcript, counselor report/school profile and one teacher recommendation. Complete the selected route’s additional requirements.

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  • UT Knoxville Tickle College of Engineering

    UT Knoxville HITES12

    UT Knoxville’s HITES12 is a residential engineering programme for rising seniors, scheduled for July 11-16, 2027.

    Application deadline
    HITES12 application: February 9, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2027; Ends July 16, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: 2027 selected-student processing fee: $100 (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Rising12inSummer2027; AlgebraII/IntegratedMathandGeometry; ACTMath25orSATMath590; no citizenship/GPA restriction inferred.

    Selection and application: Application materials: Onlineapplication, highschooltranscript, math/science teacher references and videoessay; references and scores dueMarch5,2027.

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March 2027

  • University of Miami

    UMiami Summer Scholars Program

    The University of Miami’s Summer Scholars programme is a three-week, six-credit experience for current high-school sophomores and juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA.

    Application deadline
    2027 international or scholarship application: March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2027; Ends July 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Current high-school sophomores and juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA. English-proficiency, passport and financial-document requirements depend on nationality and route. The separate UM Academies programme has different grade and credit rules.

    Selection and application: Application materials: Submit two 300–600-word essays, academic records, counselor or school-profile information, a teacher recommendation and parent permission. English, passport and financial documents apply where required. Portal details follow the initial application.

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  • Washington University in St. Louis Arts & Sciences Pre-College Programs

    Washington University High School Summer Scholars Program

    WashU's High School Summer Scholars programme lets current high-school juniors take one or two credit-bearing undergraduate courses alongside noncredit enrichment.

    Application deadline
    2027 early consideration: March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 13, 2027; Ends July 17, 2027; 5 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis Danforth Campus
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Meet applicable health-insurance, immunization, technology, conduct, attendance, and residential or commuter requirements

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: WashU reviews applications holistically for academic readiness and aspirations and may use an unranked waitlist. It publishes no acceptance rate or automatic academic cutoff, and admission does not guarantee a preferred course seat.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2027 application fee: $50. Nonrefundable application fee, not programme tuition. 2027 residential/commuter/course totals remain TBD.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: For the 2027 High School Summer Scholars cycle, be a current high-school junior graduating in 2028.; Requirement: Demonstrate readiness for introductory undergraduate Arts & Sciences coursework through the application and transcript; Requirement: For relevant international applicants, provide an accepted current English score or obtain a published exemption; Requirement: International students entering the United States for credit study must use the appropriate F-1 path, not ESTA or B-1/B-2; Requirement: To receive a WashU Form I-20, enroll full-time in two courses/six credits and satisfy financial and immigration documentation rules; Requirement: Meet applicable health-insurance, immunization, technology, conduct, attendance, and residential or commuter requirements; Exclusion: Students outside the cycle's published junior/graduation-year group are not automatically eligible; Exclusion: Admission to HSSP does not guarantee space in a preferred undergraduate course; Exclusion: Participation does not guarantee undergraduate admission to WashU; Exclusion: Credit or grades are not guaranteed to transfer or satisfy high-school requirements at another institution; Exclusion: International credit students cannot use ESTA, B-1, or B-2 visitor status for the in-person program

    Selection and application: Selection: WashU reviews applications holistically for academic readiness and aspirations and may use an unranked waitlist. It publishes no acceptance rate or automatic academic cutoff, and admission does not guarantee a preferred course seat. Application materials: Short application essays; Exactly one teacher recommendation submitted through WashU's form; an ordinary letter does not replace the form and extra recommendations are not reviewed

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April 2027

  • University of Miami

    UMiami Summer Scholars Program

    The University of Miami’s Summer Scholars programme is a three-week, six-credit experience for current high-school sophomores and juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA.

    Application deadline
    2027 regular application: April 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2027; Ends July 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Current high-school sophomores and juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA. English-proficiency, passport and financial-document requirements depend on nationality and route. The separate UM Academies programme has different grade and credit rules.

    Selection and application: Application materials: Submit two 300–600-word essays, academic records, counselor or school-profile information, a teacher recommendation and parent permission. English, passport and financial documents apply where required. Portal details follow the initial application.

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  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Architecture

    UNL Career Explorations in Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture Workshop

    UNL's residential design workshop runs June 6-11, 2027 for students who have completed at least two high-school years. The $650 fee includes supplies, programme fees, meals and lodging; scholarships are available.

    Application deadline
    2027 workshop application: April 9, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $650; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends June 11, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Selection: 36 places reserved; current application form was closed at capture.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Workshop attendance scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships available; criteria, amount and coverage require the scholarship-specific source.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Workshop attendance scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarships available; criteria, amount and coverage require the scholarship-specific source.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Complete two or more years of high school before the workshop; no art or drafting courses required.

    Selection and application: Selection: 36 places reserved; current application form was closed at capture.

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  • Washington University in St. Louis Arts & Sciences Pre-College Programs

    Washington University High School Summer Scholars Program

    WashU's High School Summer Scholars programme lets current high-school juniors take one or two credit-bearing undergraduate courses alongside noncredit enrichment.

    Application deadline
    2027 regular consideration: April 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 13, 2027; Ends July 17, 2027; 5 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis Danforth Campus
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Meet applicable health-insurance, immunization, technology, conduct, attendance, and residential or commuter requirements

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: WashU reviews applications holistically for academic readiness and aspirations and may use an unranked waitlist. It publishes no acceptance rate or automatic academic cutoff, and admission does not guarantee a preferred course seat.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2027 application fee: $50. Nonrefundable application fee, not programme tuition. 2027 residential/commuter/course totals remain TBD.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: For the 2027 High School Summer Scholars cycle, be a current high-school junior graduating in 2028.; Requirement: Demonstrate readiness for introductory undergraduate Arts & Sciences coursework through the application and transcript; Requirement: For relevant international applicants, provide an accepted current English score or obtain a published exemption; Requirement: International students entering the United States for credit study must use the appropriate F-1 path, not ESTA or B-1/B-2; Requirement: To receive a WashU Form I-20, enroll full-time in two courses/six credits and satisfy financial and immigration documentation rules; Requirement: Meet applicable health-insurance, immunization, technology, conduct, attendance, and residential or commuter requirements; Exclusion: Students outside the cycle's published junior/graduation-year group are not automatically eligible; Exclusion: Admission to HSSP does not guarantee space in a preferred undergraduate course; Exclusion: Participation does not guarantee undergraduate admission to WashU; Exclusion: Credit or grades are not guaranteed to transfer or satisfy high-school requirements at another institution; Exclusion: International credit students cannot use ESTA, B-1, or B-2 visitor status for the in-person program

    Selection and application: Selection: WashU reviews applications holistically for academic readiness and aspirations and may use an unranked waitlist. It publishes no acceptance rate or automatic academic cutoff, and admission does not guarantee a preferred course seat. Application materials: Short application essays; Exactly one teacher recommendation submitted through WashU's form; an ordinary letter does not replace the form and extra recommendations are not reviewed

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  • The Welch Foundation

    Welch Summer Scholar Program

    The Welch Summer Scholar Program offers five-week residential chemistry research at six Texas universities. Applicants must be current sophomores or juniors at a Texas high school; previous participants are ineligible. The sites include Austin, Arlington, Dallas, Houston, College Station and Lubbock, so Austin is not the only location.

    Application deadline
    Welch Summer Scholar Program application: April 4, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Texas high school

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    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Texas high school; Exclusion: Previous participants

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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  • United States Military Academy West Point

    West Point Summer Leaders Experience

    A five-day West Point programme for current high-school juniors who are U.S. citizens and age 16 by July 1. SLE costs $495, with need-based scholarships available; participation has no bearing on academy admissions decisions.

    Application deadline
    2027 SLE application final deadline: April 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $495; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    West Point, New York
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16; United States citizenship required; Be a U.S. citizen; Be at least age 16 by July 1 of the program summer

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

    Selection: Selection is competitive and uses academic, athletic and extracurricular information while seeking geographic diversity. The 2026 program actually served about 1,600 students; West Point does not publish a current acceptance rate on the program materials.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based SLE scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Available by contacting Admissions; amount, criteria and whether travel is covered are not published in the brochure.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): SLE application: $0. No fee to apply.; Need-based SLE scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Available by contacting Admissions; amount, criteria and whether travel is covered are not published in the brochure.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Citizenship: United States citizenship required; Requirement: Be a current high-school junior and rising senior during the program summer; Requirement: Be a U.S. citizen; Requirement: Be at least age 16 by July 1 of the program summer; Requirement: Be able to participate safely in demanding academic, military and physical activities; Requirement: Submit academic, athletic, leadership and extracurricular information; Exclusion: Students outside junior year are not eligible for that summer's SLE; Exclusion: Applicants with serious medical issues may be ineligible under the public requirements; Exclusion: Attendance is not required for West Point admission and provides no admissions advantage; Exclusion: Opening an SLE application does not obligate the student to complete a West Point application

    Selection and application: Selection: Selection is competitive and uses academic, athletic and extracurricular information while seeking geographic diversity. The 2026 program actually served about 1,600 students; West Point does not publish a current acceptance rate on the program materials. Application materials: No recommendation, congressional nomination or interview is listed for the SLE application

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