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  1. Skills for Rhode Island's Future / PrepareRI

    PrepareRI High School Internship ProgramRemove
    Application deadline
    January 13, 2027
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Not published
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grade 11
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grade 11; Requirement: Must attend a public or charter high school in Rhode Island
    Session dates or duration
    7 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Non-residential
    Location
    Rhode Island statewide; employer-specific placement
    Selection and application
    Selection: There were no academic or attendance limitations for basic 2026 eligibility, but students were selected and matched based on qualifications, fit, preparedness, and skill. No application count, acceptance rate, match rate, or guaranteed placement is published. Application materials: SkillsRI interview and any employer interview requested for advancement
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  • Smith College

    Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program

    Smith SSEP offers one or two two-week STEM sessions July3–16 and July18–31,2027; applications open December10,2026, with current tuition pending.

    Application deadline
    Priority Application Deadline: Feb 1, 2027100 days left
    Cost
    $4,985–$9,970(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 3–31, 2027 · 2⁠–⁠4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Northampton, MA
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based tuition assistance. Apply through the tuition assistance section of the application and upload tax documentation.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Deposit, one two-week session: $1,246; Deposit, both sessions (four weeks): $2,493; Need-based tuition assistance. Apply through the tuition assistance section of the application and upload tax documentation.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Strong record of academic achievement and a high level of motivation

    Selection and application: Selection: Selective holistic review; courses are capped at approximately 17 students and admission does not guarantee the first-choice course Application materials: Personal essay (250–500 words, one prompt); One academic recommendation from a teacher

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  • Stanford Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Imaging

    Stanford AIMI Summer Health AI Bootcamp

    Application deadline
    Feb 1, 2027100 days left
    Cost
    $2,000(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    2 weeks
    Where
    Online
    STEMDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: 2026 need-based aid. Partial or full awards depended on demonstrated need and available funding; applying did not affect admission.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: 2026 standard application fee: $45. No application fee was charged for the separate financial-aid application; 2026 need-based aid. Partial or full awards depended on demonstrated need and available funding; applying did not affect admission.

    Requirements: Minimum age 14; Citizenship: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or individual on a valid visa for 2026; Residency: Reside in the United States for the full program and attend a U.S. high school; Requirement: Enter grade 9-12 in fall 2026 and be at least 14 at program start; Requirement: Attend every scheduled weekday session and use camera during live participation; Requirement: Be comfortable learning online and collaborating in teams; Requirement: Interest in math, computing, or healthcare was encouraged but prior coding was not required; Exclusion: Applicants outside the United States during the program or not attending a U.S. high school; Exclusion: More than one submitted application; edits and resubmissions were not accepted; Exclusion: More than one absence prevented successful completion under the 2026 rule; Exclusion: Bootcamp admission did not allow concurrent enrollment in the separate AIMI Summer Research Internship; Exclusion: Participation conferred no Stanford credit, undergraduate admission advantage, or guaranteed recommendation

    Selection and application: Selection: Approximately 100 students were planned for 2026, 50 per session. Applications were reviewed after the deadline; no early-submission advantage or acceptance rate was published. Application materials: Academic-background questions and short essay responses; For aid: 2025 or permitted 2024 tax return showing family income below $80,000, low-income-program letter, official financial-need letter, or applicant circumstances essay

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  • Stanford Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging

    Stanford AIMI Summer Research Internship

    Application deadline
    Summer 2027 application deadline: Feb 1, 2027100 days left
    Cost
    $2,400(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    2 weeks
    Where
    Online
    STEMDay programResearchInternship
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: 2026 need-based tuition aid: Up to $2,400. Limited partial or full aid based on documented need and available funding; applying did not affect admissions review.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: 2026 standard application fee: $45. Nonrefundable; waived by using the separate eligible financial-aid application; 2026 need-based tuition aid: Up to $2,400. Limited partial or full aid based on documented need and available funding; applying did not affect admissions review.

    Requirements: Minimum age 15; Citizenship: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or individual on a valid visa; proof required for 2026; Residency: Attend a U.S. high school; Residency: Reside in the United States for the full program; Residency: Provide a U.S. address and report status changes; Requirement: Enter grade 9-12 in the fall following the program; Requirement: Be over age 14 by the program start; Requirement: Have a strong foundation in computer science, mathematics, and/or biology; math/programming or healthcare-project experience is strongly preferred; Requirement: Commit to every weekday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Pacific session for two weeks; Requirement: Be able to collaborate virtually and complete a health-AI team project; Requirement: Submit one complete application and accurate status/residency documentation; Exclusion: International students and applicants residing outside the U.S. were ineligible in 2026; Exclusion: Applicants at non-U.S. high schools were ineligible; Exclusion: Only one submission was allowed; late, edited, or resubmitted applications were not accepted; Exclusion: Students may apply to the separate bootcamp but can enroll in only one AIMI summer program if accepted; Exclusion: Participation does not guarantee a recommendation, continued research, publication, conference abstract, academic credit, paid work, Stanford admission, or admission advantage

    Selection and application: Selection: AIMI expected approximately 100 admissions, around 50 per session, and described high application volume. It does not publish the current applicant total, acceptance rate, score rubric, waitlist size, or aid-award rate. Application materials: Short essay responses; For aid: tax return, low-income-program documentation, official need letter, or explanatory financial-circumstances essay

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  • 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.m. EST.

    Application deadline
    SAMS application deadline: Feb 1, 2027100 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grade 11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 26 – Aug 7, 2027 · 6 weeks
    Where
    Hybrid · Pittsburgh, PA
    STEMResidential
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee with SAMS as the only program choice: $0. A $75 non-refundable fee applies if a non-scholarship program is selected as either choice; Enrollment deposit: $0. Admitted SAMS students return the Enrollment Reply Form within 7 days of the decision; no deposit is charged.

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: Be at least 16 years old by the program start date (June 26, 2027); Requirement: Strong interest in STEM disciplines

    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 letters of recommendation (one from a current math instructor); Two essays: a 300-500 word Pre-College essay and one SAMS-specific prompt (up to 1,000 words)

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    MSK HOPP Summer Student Program

    MSK's Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program offers current high-school juniors mentored research in Manhattan from June 29–August 20, 2027.

    Application deadline
    All application materials due: Feb 5, 2027104 days left
    Pay
    $1,200 stipend
    Who can apply
    Grade 11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 29 – Aug 20, 2027 · 8 weeks
    Where
    In person · New York, NY
    STEMDay programResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Citizenship: Legally authorized to work in the United States; Residency: NY; Residency: NJ; Residency: CT; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: Must live in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut within 25 miles of MSK's Main Campus on the Upper East Side of Manhattan; Requirement: Must be 16 or older by June 2027; Requirement: Science GPA of 3.5; Requirement: Must commit to the full eight weeks onsite

    Selection and application: Application materials: Short essay responses; Two confidential recommendation letters from a STEM teacher, guidance counselor or research mentor

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  • Stony Brook University

    Simons Summer Research Program

    Join a Stony Brook research group for hands-on work in science, mathematics or engineering. The next application materials are expected in late November for summer 2027.

    Application deadline
    Application submission deadline: Feb 5, 2027104 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grade 11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 28 – Aug 6, 2027 · 6 weeks
    Where
    In person · Stony Brook, NY
    Editor's pickSTEMResidentialResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee (nonrefundable): $75. Fee waivers are available for students experiencing financial hardship.

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: At least 16 years old by the start of the program

    Selection and application: Application materials: Two teacher recommendations (math or science teachers preferred)

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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 deadline: Feb 9, 2027108 days left
    Who can apply
    Grade 12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 11–16, 2027 · 1 week
    Where
    In person · Knoxville, TN
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: Processing fee (paid upon selection): $100

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: Must be a rising senior by summer 2027; Requirement: Must be enrolled in or have completed Algebra II or Integrated Math and Geometry; Requirement: Minimum official ACT math score of 25 (SAT math 590)

    Selection and application: Application materials: Two teacher recommendations (math and science); Optional STEM teacher recommendation; Video essay

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  • 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: Feb 12, 2027111 days left
    Cost
    $1,299(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 and first-year college
    Program dates
    Jun 18 – Aug 12, 2026 · 8 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online or hybrid · Fairfax, Manassas, Woodbridge, VA
    STEMDay programResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Financial-need waiver of application fee and tuition. 100% waiver with free/reduced-price lunch or Pell Grant documentation; alternative documentation can be discussed.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable application processing fee: $25. Waivable for financial need; Financial-need waiver of application fee and tuition. 100% waiver with free/reduced-price lunch or Pell Grant documentation; alternative documentation can be discussed.

    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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  • 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: Feb 12, 2027111 days left
    Cost
    $6,480
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 12–30, 2027 · 3 weeks
    Where
    Online or in person · Marlborough, MA
    BusinessResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based full- or partial-tuition scholarship (online format only). Tuition scholarships are not available for the in-person format.

    Costs beyond tuition: 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). Tuition scholarships are not available for the in-person format.

    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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  • University of Missouri

    Missouri Scholars Academy

    Missouri Scholars Academy 2027 uses school nominations for current 10th graders who attend school and live in Missouri. The academy runs June 13–July 3; accepted scholars pay $600, with limited need-based waivers.

    Application deadline
    Student nominations due (submitted by a school official): Feb 12, 2027111 days left
    Cost
    $600
    Who can apply
    Grade 10 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 13 – Jul 3, 2027 · 3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Columbia, MO
    LeadershipResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Fee waiver for students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Granted to the extent funds are available.

    Costs beyond tuition: Fee waiver for students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Granted to the extent funds are available.

    Requirements: Residency: Missouri; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 10 when applying; Requirement: Attend high school in Missouri or be homeschooled in Missouri

    Selection and application: Selection: School nomination allotments limit the pool, a statewide committee evaluates academic and qualitative criteria, and about 330 scholars are expected in 2027. MSA does not publish a current nomination count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a teacher; Two essays of 300-350 words

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  • Oklahoma Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain

    Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI)

    OSAI is a two-week residential arts academy at Quartz Mountain for Oklahoma high-school students, including graduating seniors. Students are selected through blind auditions in eight literary, visual and performing-arts disciplines; every selected student receives a full programme scholarship.

    Application deadline
    Online application and audition upload deadline: Feb 14, 2027113 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 12–27, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · OK
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Full scholarship for every accepted student. Worth over $4,200 per student; Need-based assistance (audition fees and OAI Angel Fund)

    Costs beyond tuition: Full scholarship for every accepted student. Worth over $4,200 per student; Commitment fee for attending students: $375; Non-refundable audition fee per discipline: $15–$35. $15 for early completed applications, $35 for January and February submissions; Need-based assistance (audition fees and OAI Angel Fund)

    Requirements: Maximum age 19; Residency: OK; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying

    Selection and application: Application materials: Audition material uploaded online for each discipline (up to three disciplines); Non-refundable audition fee per discipline

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  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy

    Free seven-to-eight-week mentored cancer-research academy for high-school students age 15+; the 2026 cycle is complete and 2027 is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Application closes: Feb 14, 2027113 days left
    Cost
    Free
    Pay
    $2,400 stipend
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 14 – Jul 30, 2027 · 7⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or hybrid or online · Pittsburgh, PA
    STEMDay programResearchInternship
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing at the time of application; Requirement: Seniors may apply if they are not enrolled in college courses during the program; Requirement: Must be at least 15 by June 14, 2027 for computational sites (CompBio, CoSBBI, Surgery) and at least 16 for CB, TDX, Pathobiology, ICI, VISION or WCRC sites.

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive application reviewed for site fit, preparation, essays, references, and available mentors; the public pages do not publish a universal acceptance rate. Application materials: Two short essays

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March 20272 programs

  • Smith College

    Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program

    Smith SSEP offers one or two two-week STEM sessions July3–16 and July18–31,2027; applications open December10,2026, with current tuition pending.

    Application deadline
    International Student Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Cost
    $4,985–$9,970(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 3–31, 2027 · 2⁠–⁠4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Northampton, MA
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based tuition assistance. Apply through the tuition assistance section of the application and upload tax documentation.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Deposit, one two-week session: $1,246; Deposit, both sessions (four weeks): $2,493; Need-based tuition assistance. Apply through the tuition assistance section of the application and upload tax documentation.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Strong record of academic achievement and a high level of motivation

    Selection and application: Selection: Selective holistic review; courses are capped at approximately 17 students and admission does not guarantee the first-choice course Application materials: Personal essay (250–500 words, one prompt); One academic recommendation from a teacher

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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 Two (Standard) application deadline, online format only: Mar 12, 2027139 days left
    Cost
    $6,480
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 12–30, 2027 · 3 weeks
    Where
    Online or in person · Marlborough, MA
    BusinessResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based full- or partial-tuition scholarship (online format only). Tuition scholarships are not available for the in-person format.

    Costs beyond tuition: 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). Tuition scholarships are not available for the in-person format.

    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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  • Smith College

    Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program

    Smith SSEP offers one or two two-week STEM sessions July3–16 and July18–31,2027; applications open December10,2026, with current tuition pending.

    Application deadline
    Application Closes (domestic students): May 1, 2027189 days left
    Cost
    $4,985–$9,970(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 3–31, 2027 · 2⁠–⁠4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Northampton, MA
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based tuition assistance. Apply through the tuition assistance section of the application and upload tax documentation.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Deposit, one two-week session: $1,246; Deposit, both sessions (four weeks): $2,493; Need-based tuition assistance. Apply through the tuition assistance section of the application and upload tax documentation.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Strong record of academic achievement and a high level of motivation

    Selection and application: Selection: Selective holistic review; courses are capped at approximately 17 students and admission does not guarantee the first-choice course Application materials: Personal essay (250–500 words, one prompt); One academic recommendation from a teacher

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