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Program factsSmith College Summer Science and Engineering ProgramRemoveDiscover Yourself in Accounting Majors and Careers (DYNAMC)Remove
Application deadlineFebruary 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
CostLast year's cycle (2026): $4,985–$9,970; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteFree attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Need-based tuition assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply through the tuition assistance section of the application and upload tax documentation.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): Deposit, one two-week session: $1,246; Deposit, both sessions (four weeks): $2,493; Need-based tuition assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply through the tuition assistance section of the application and upload tax documentation.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteOn-campus boarding: $0. Covered by program funders.; Food: $0. Covered by program funders. (2027 cycle)
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
Additional eligibilityRequirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Strong record of academic achievement and a high level of motivationResidency: Texas high school students; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Students enrolled in summer school during the program dates cannot participate (full-time attendance required)
Session dates or durationStarts July 3, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 2–4 weeks (2027 cycle)Starts June 20, 2027; Ends June 25, 2027 (2027 cycle)
FormatIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationNorthampton, MAAustin, TX
Selection and applicationSelection: 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 teacherSelection: McCombs describes desired qualities but publishes no current applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, fixed GPA cutoff, identity quota, geographic quota, scoring rubric, interview process, or waitlist policy. Historical cohort figures must not be treated as a future guarantee. Application materials: Essay(s); One letter of recommendation
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November 2026

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    Georgia Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy

    Georgia Governor's Honors Program

    Georgia's free four-week residential enrichment program for nominated sophomores and juniors, with advanced study in one of 20+ academic, engineering, language, or arts areas.

    Application deadline
    Deadline for schools and districts to submit 2027 student nominations: November 10, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 13, 2027; Ends July 10, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Statesboro, GA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    GA; Able to attend the entire four-week residential program, including opening and closing days

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

    Selection: Local schools/districts nominate through their own fair, disability-compliant processes; state content experts score applications; selected semifinalists interview or audition; finalists and alternates follow. More than 4,000 are nominated annually and approximately 20% or fewer attend. Local quotas, area rubrics, annual cohort size, and alternate movement vary.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Residence hall room: $0. State-funded.; Meals: $0. State-funded.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: GA; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Enrolled in a Georgia public school district, independent school or state charter school, or homeschooled in Georgia; Requirement: Nominated in only one subject area; Requirement: High aptitude and high interest in the area of nomination; Requirement: Able to attend the entire four-week residential program, including opening and closing days; Requirement: Has not attended the GHP summer program before

    Selection and application: Selection: Local schools/districts nominate through their own fair, disability-compliant processes; state content experts score applications; selected semifinalists interview or audition; finalists and alternates follow. More than 4,000 are nominated annually and approximately 20% or fewer attend. Local quotas, area rubrics, annual cohort size, and alternate movement vary. Application materials: One recommendation from someone who can speak to the nomination area; Interview or audition at the Semifinalist Event (semifinalists)

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January 2027

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    Lewis & Clark College

    Fir Acres Writing Workshop

    A writing workshop at Lewis & Clark College for rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders. Summer 2027 runs June 20–July 3, with a January 1 priority deadline.

    Application deadline
    Priority application deadline: January 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $4,000 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends July 3, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Portland, OR
    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

    Selection: The director reviews complete applications. The program describes approximately 60 participants and workshops capped at 12, but applicant count, acceptance rate, scoring rubric, and waitlist policy are not published.

    Financial aid:
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    Partial scholarships and one full Blair Bonney Fir Acres Writing Scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For students who demonstrate merit and financial need; limited number. (2027 cycle)

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Non-refundable deposit after acceptance (part of the total): $500; Partial scholarships and one full Blair Bonney Fir Acres Writing Scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For students who demonstrate merit and financial need; limited number. (2027 cycle)

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

    Selection and application: Selection: The director reviews complete applications. The program describes approximately 60 participants and workshops capped at 12, but applicant count, acceptance rate, scoring rubric, and waitlist policy are not published. Application materials: Statement of purpose (300 words); One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or counselor

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    • Pre-college

    WashU Olin Business School

    Gateway to Business

    Gateway to Business at Washington University combines three virtual sessions with a residential week in St. Louis. The official page describes July 12–17, 2026; it does not establish a future calendar or application cutoff.

    Application deadline
    Early decision application due: January 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $2,100; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    St. Louis, MO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Resident of the United States, Canada or Mexico

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Need-based partial scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Full scholarships are not available; travel and personal expenses are not covered.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Need-based partial scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Full scholarships are not available; travel and personal expenses are not covered.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Resident of the United States, Canada or Mexico; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12

    Selection and application: Application materials: At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher who can speak to academic capabilities

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    Georgia Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy

    Georgia Governor's Honors Program

    Georgia's free four-week residential enrichment program for nominated sophomores and juniors, with advanced study in one of 20+ academic, engineering, language, or arts areas.

    Application deadline
    Online application due, including recommendation and records: January 8, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 13, 2027; Ends July 10, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Statesboro, GA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    GA; Able to attend the entire four-week residential program, including opening and closing days

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

    Selection: Local schools/districts nominate through their own fair, disability-compliant processes; state content experts score applications; selected semifinalists interview or audition; finalists and alternates follow. More than 4,000 are nominated annually and approximately 20% or fewer attend. Local quotas, area rubrics, annual cohort size, and alternate movement vary.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Residence hall room: $0. State-funded.; Meals: $0. State-funded.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: GA; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Enrolled in a Georgia public school district, independent school or state charter school, or homeschooled in Georgia; Requirement: Nominated in only one subject area; Requirement: High aptitude and high interest in the area of nomination; Requirement: Able to attend the entire four-week residential program, including opening and closing days; Requirement: Has not attended the GHP summer program before

    Selection and application: Selection: Local schools/districts nominate through their own fair, disability-compliant processes; state content experts score applications; selected semifinalists interview or audition; finalists and alternates follow. More than 4,000 are nominated annually and approximately 20% or fewer attend. Local quotas, area rubrics, annual cohort size, and alternate movement vary. Application materials: One recommendation from someone who can speak to the nomination area; Interview or audition at the Semifinalist Event (semifinalists)

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February 2027

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    Texas McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin

    Discover Yourself in Accounting Majors and Careers (DYNAMC)

    Free six-day UT Austin accounting and business exploration for current Texas high-school sophomores and juniors, June 20-25, 2027; confirm application availability under the conflicting closed banner.

    Application deadline
    Application deadline (all McCombs summer programs): February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends June 25, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Austin, TX
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Texas high school students

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

    Selection: McCombs describes desired qualities but publishes no current applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, fixed GPA cutoff, identity quota, geographic quota, scoring rubric, interview process, or waitlist policy. Historical cohort figures must not be treated as a future guarantee.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: On-campus boarding: $0. Covered by program funders.; Food: $0. Covered by program funders. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Texas high school students; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Students enrolled in summer school during the program dates cannot participate (full-time attendance required)

    Selection and application: Selection: McCombs describes desired qualities but publishes no current applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, fixed GPA cutoff, identity quota, geographic quota, scoring rubric, interview process, or waitlist policy. Historical cohort figures must not be treated as a future guarantee. Application materials: Essay(s); One letter of recommendation

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    • STEM

    University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science

    Engineering Summer Academy at Penn

    Selective three-week residential Penn engineering academy for high-school students age 15+; Summer 2027 final applications close February 17.

    Application deadline
    Final application deadline (all materials): February 17, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $9,500 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Philadelphia, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Minimum age 15

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

    Selection: Very selective holistic review of academic interests, abilities, achievement, peer contribution, and potential benefit. Penn publishes no current applicant count or acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Limited need-based program fee assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. U.S. citizens and permanent residents only; requested at the end of the application. (2027 cycle)
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Non-refundable application fee: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; Non-refundable enrollment deposit: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Due at the time of enrollment and counted toward the program fee.; Limited need-based program fee assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. U.S. citizens and permanent residents only; requested at the end of the application. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent, with a preference for strong math and science performance; Requirement: Non-native English speakers need an English proficiency test score unless they attended an English-medium school for two or more years

    Selection and application: Selection: Very selective holistic review of academic interests, abilities, achievement, peer contribution, and potential benefit. Penn publishes no current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Essay (two-page limit); One or two letters of recommendation, at least one from a STEM teacher

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    • STEM

    City of Hope

    Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

    Ten-week City of Hope biomedical-research internship for high-school and undergraduate students; the 2027 application opens November 2, 2026 and closes February 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

    Application deadline
    Online application deadline: February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 1, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 10 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Duarte, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: Stipend paid at the end of the program (most students): $4,500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16; US citizen; US permanent resident; Completed high school courses in chemistry and biology

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

    Selection: Selection is based on potential to benefit from a biomedical research experience and mentor/lab fit. No official current acceptance rate or seat count is published in the official pages.

    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: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to grades 9–13; Requirement: Completed high school courses in chemistry and biology; Requirement: Available full-time for the entire program with no time off

    Selection and application: Selection: Selection is based on potential to benefit from a biomedical research experience and mentor/lab fit. No official current acceptance rate or seat count is published in the official pages. Application materials: Brief statement on why you wish to do research; Optional transcripts, letters of recommendation and resume

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    GRAMMY Museum

    GRAMMY Camp

    GRAMMY Camp’s2027 music-industry sessions run in Nashville, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle and New York, with city-specific dates, tuition and application materials.

    Application deadline
    Application deadline (all five locations): February 28, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $2,500–$3,600; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Nashville, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, TN, FL, CA, WA, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    U.S. residents

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

    Selection: For 2026 the Museum expected approximately 70 Los Angeles, 60 Nashville, 40 Miami and 40 New York campers. Application totals and city- or track-level acceptance rates were not published.

    Financial aid: Catalog terms: Need-based financial assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requires the Financial Assistance Form with the application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Application fee (non-refundable): $25; Need-based financial assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requires the Financial Assistance Form with the application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: U.S. residents; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Graduating high-school seniors may apply; incoming freshmen may not; Requirement: Los Angeles requires a higher level of proficiency in at least two areas (music production, songwriting, or performance); Requirement: Campers must stay with a parent/guardian or an adult approved by the GRAMMY Museum

    Selection and application: Selection: For 2026 the Museum expected approximately 70 Los Angeles, 60 Nashville, 40 Miami and 40 New York campers. Application totals and city- or track-level acceptance rates were not published. Application materials: Audition materials for the chosen career track; Video essay on why you want to attend and your long-term music-industry goals; Los Angeles: two samples from at least two career-track areas, plus an artist statement in the video essay

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March 2027

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    • Research
    • STEM
    • Internship

    Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

    Fermilab Program for Research, Innovation, and STEM Mentorship (PRISM)

    Fermilab PRISM is a four-week STEM summer school scheduled for July 12–August 6, 2027. Activities include lectures, hands-on work, tours and a final research abstract, poster or presentation. The page describes both on-site and off-site work; off-site work does not by itself establish virtual delivery.

    Application deadline
    PRISM application and STEM recommendation letter deadline: March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 12, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    IL
    Stipend or pay
    Weekly salary: $500 (2027 cycle)

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

    US citizen; IL

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

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: 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 insurance

    Selection and application: Application materials: Letter of recommendation from a STEM teacher or STEM club advisor

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    Hispanic National Bar Foundation

    Future Latino Leaders Law Camp

    HNBF law camp in Washington, D.C., July 18-25, 2027, for students in grades 9-12 interested in law, community service and leadership. Applications run December 1, 2026-March 1, 2027.

    Application deadline
    Application and all materials due: March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 18, 2027; Ends July 25, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    Proof of citizenship, permanent residency, a U.S. visa or other immigration authorization, needed to enter certain government buildings

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Need-based transportation scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Need-based transportation scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: High school student in good standing; Requirement: Interest in law school and the legal profession, and a demonstrated interest in community service and leadership; Requirement: Proof of citizenship, permanent residency, a U.S. visa or other immigration authorization, needed to enter certain government buildings; Requirement: Minimum GPA of 2.5; students below 2.5 may apply with an explanation of their academic performance

    Selection and application: Application materials: One personal essay written without AI assistance; Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors or employers

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    • Pre-college

    WashU Olin Business School

    Gateway to Business

    Gateway to Business at Washington University combines three virtual sessions with a residential week in St. Louis. The official page describes July 12–17, 2026; it does not establish a future calendar or application cutoff.

    Application deadline
    Regular decision application due: March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $2,100; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    St. Louis, MO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Resident of the United States, Canada or Mexico

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Need-based partial scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Full scholarships are not available; travel and personal expenses are not covered.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Need-based partial scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Full scholarships are not available; travel and personal expenses are not covered.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Resident of the United States, Canada or Mexico; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12

    Selection and application: Application materials: At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher who can speak to academic capabilities

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April 2027

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    • Research
    • STEM

    Dauphin Island Sea Lab Discovery Hall Programs

    Dauphin Island Sea Lab Residential Marine Science Class

    Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Residential Marine Science Class is a four-week campus programme for students entering grades 9–12.

    Application deadline
    Application period closes: April 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $3,000 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends July 2, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Dauphin Island, AL
    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:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Full-tuition scholarships (several, with different criteria): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Includes need-based, Alabama/Mississippi, maritime-industry, research and Woman in STEM scholarships. (2027 cycle)

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Non-refundable application fee (part of the program cost): $100; Full-tuition scholarships (several, with different criteria): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Includes need-based, Alabama/Mississippi, maritime-industry, research and Woman in STEM scholarships. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12

    Selection and application: Application materials: Recommendation letter from a non-related science instructor; Recommendation letter from a non-related instructor in a non-science subject; Essay of about 500 words on why the student wishes to attend

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May 2027

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    • Pre-college

    Emory University

    Emory Pre-College Program

    Emory Pre-College offers two-week, noncredit college-level courses for current high-school sophomores and juniors.

    Application deadline
    Pre-College (noncredit) application deadline, Sessions A, B and C: May 3, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $3,925–$5,510; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 13, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    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: Rolling review of complete applications until classes fill. Emory reports average enrollment around 400 and average class size 14 but publishes no current applicant count or acceptance rate.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Partial need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For accepted U.S. citizens and permanent residents; awards cover a portion of tuition.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee (non-refundable): $70. Waived for returning Pre-College students and foundation scholars.; Enrollment deposit (non-refundable): $350. Paid on acceptance and counts toward the total cost.; Lab fee for select courses: $25–$75; Noncredit course books: Up to $50; Partial need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For accepted U.S. citizens and permanent residents; awards cover a portion of tuition.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Minimum GPA of 3.0; Requirement: Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate English fluency

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling review of complete applications until classes fill. Emory reports average enrollment around 400 and average class size 14 but publishes no current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Two recommendations from teachers and/or a guidance counselor

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    • Pre-college

    Fordham University

    Fordham Summer Leaders Academy

    One- or two-week NYC residential/commuter courses for rising grades 10-12, with credit and noncredit options; 2026 is complete and 2027 details arrive by December.

    Application deadline
    Resident application deadline (all three immersions): May 1, 2027 (2027 cycle); Commuter application deadline for Immersion 1: May 15, 2027 (2027 cycle); Commuter application deadline for Immersions 2 and 3: May 29, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,418–$6,173; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 21, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 1–2 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Bronx, 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

    Selection: Rolling course-by-course admission until capacity, with course caps often around 20. Applicant volume, acceptance rates, and discount counts are not published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Limited need-based discount: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch with a GPA of 3.5 or better are encouraged to apply.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Resident program fee (housing, three meals a day, events, transportation): $887–$1,637. $887 for one week, $1,637 for two weeks; included in the resident totals.; Application deposit, applied to the final bill: $75. Non-refundable.; Tuition deposit to hold a seat, applied to the final bill: $300. Non-refundable.; Limited need-based discount: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch with a GPA of 3.5 or better are encouraged to apply.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Must have completed the first year of high school by the summer; Requirement: Credit-bearing courses: GPA of 3.0 or better, primarily for rising seniors; rising juniors need a GPA of 3.5 or better; Requirement: Non-credit courses recommended for students with a GPA of 3.0 or better; Requirement: Recommended English proficiency for international students: mid-B2 level (TOEFL 80, IELTS 6, DET 115)

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling course-by-course admission until capacity, with course caps often around 20. Applicant volume, acceptance rates, and discount counts are not published. Application materials: Letter of recommendation (rising juniors applying to credit-bearing courses); Audition song (Musical Theatre Workshop)

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