Summer 2027 For high school students

Pre-college summer programs for 2027

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Program factsRISD Pre-College (On Campus)RemoveSummer Discovery High School Pre-College ProgramsRemoveUCLA Summer Precollege Focus SeriesRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
CostUnconfirmed — check official site$2,499–$16,999 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidUnconfirmed — check official siteLimited scholarship assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Primarily provided through mentoring organizations; individual scholarships are limited. (2027 cycle)Catalog terms: Summer Scholars or department scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited full and partial awards for qualified California high-school students; no UCLA aid for visiting out-of-state or international high-school students, though some departments may have scholarships.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsUnconfirmed — check official siteSummer Discovery application fee: $100. Nonrefundable and not applied to tuition; scholarship applicants denied aid may receive it back subject to listed program exceptions.; Limited scholarship assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Primarily provided through mentoring organizations; individual scholarships are limited. (2027 cycle)Catalog terms: Registration fee after approval: $350. Paid only after program approval to secure the place.; Summer Scholars or department scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited full and partial awards for qualified California high-school students; no UCLA aid for visiting out-of-state or international high-school students, though some departments may have scholarships.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 10–11 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibilityCitizenship: Open internationally; non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents must arrange an appropriate visa or visa waiver; Citizenship: RISD need-based scholarships are limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; Residency: Residential students live on campus; commuters must arrange local transportation; Requirement: Be a rising high-school junior or senior.; Requirement: Commit to the intensive five-week studio programme.; Requirement: Confirm the applicable 2027 age, English-proficiency, visa and scholarship conditions; older cycle rules are not a current guarantee.; Exclusion: No portfolio, art-training prerequisite, or admission test is required; Exclusion: Admission to Pre-College does not guarantee admission to RISD undergraduate study; Exclusion: Scholarship applications require financial documentation, a recommendation, and transcript and are restricted to U.S. citizens/permanent residentsResidency: Domestic and international options are offered; destination and visa/entry requirements vary; Requirement: Be in grade 9-12 for the high-school offering; Requirement: Choose a campus and course matching the published grade and prerequisite rules; Requirement: Submit a complete application and $100 fee; Requirement: Meet program-specific health, conduct, housing and travel requirements; Requirement: Pay the updated 2027 deposit and balance after acceptance; Exclusion: Campus partnerships do not confer university student status or admission; Exclusion: Courses, grade ranges, dates, residential/commuter availability and academic prerequisites differ; Exclusion: The stale 2026 payment schedule is not a confirmed 2027 deadline; Exclusion: A certificate or recognition letter is not necessarily university credit or a transcript; Exclusion: Rolling review does not guarantee a preferred campus, course or roommateMinimum age 15; Requirement: Be at least 15 years old, subject to any higher program-specific age or grade rule; Requirement: Present an unofficial transcript covering grade 9 to the present; Requirement: Have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA, unless the selected program requires a higher GPA; Requirement: Submit a short Value Statement about the reason for participating; Requirement: Meet all additional prerequisites published by the selected Focus program; Requirement: International participants must consult the appropriate embassy or consulate because Focus participation is not eligible for F-1 status; Exclusion: Students under 15 are ineligible under the umbrella rule; Exclusion: A 3.2 GPA does not satisfy programs that publish a higher minimum; Exclusion: UCLA financial aid is unavailable to visiting out-of-state and international high-school students; Exclusion: Students under 17 cannot use the separately contracted UCLA housing option described in the guide; Exclusion: Program approval does not guarantee that another institution will accept the UCLA credit
Session dates or durationStarts June 28, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 5 weeks (2027 cycle)Catalog terms: 2–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 1–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn personIn person / Online
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationProvidence, Rhode IslandLos Angeles, New Haven, Hanover, Ann Arbor, Washington, Berkeley, Austin, Santa Barbara, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Oxford, Cambridge, Multiple university campuses; residential and commuter options vary by listingLos Angeles, UCLA campus or program-specific online delivery
Selection and applicationSelection: Previously published application rules described submission-order review and first-come major availability, and said applicants showing the ability and desire to contribute and benefit are accepted. Confirm the applicable Summer 2027 process and major availability; application totals, acceptance rates and waitlist movement are not published. Application materials: Online application; no portfolio or admission test is required.Selection: Qualified students are admitted first come on a rolling basis until program, course and housing capacity fills. Highly specialized partner programs may have additional selection rules.Selection: Applicants must meet the umbrella transcript, GPA and statement requirements plus any program-specific criteria; the umbrella acceptance rate is not published. Application materials: Short Value Statement explaining the pursuit of participation
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  • UCLA Summer Sessions

    UCLA Summer Precollege Focus Series

    One- to three-week UCLA credit-bearing subject intensives for high-school students, with hands-on and co-curricular learning in program-specific fields.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Los Angeles, UCLA campus or program-specific online delivery
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Minimum age 15; Be at least 15 years old, subject to any higher program-specific age or grade rule

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

    Selection: Applicants must meet the umbrella transcript, GPA and statement requirements plus any program-specific criteria; the umbrella acceptance rate is not published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Summer Scholars or department scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited full and partial awards for qualified California high-school students; no UCLA aid for visiting out-of-state or international high-school students, though some departments may have scholarships.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Registration fee after approval: $350. Paid only after program approval to secure the place.; Summer Scholars or department scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited full and partial awards for qualified California high-school students; no UCLA aid for visiting out-of-state or international high-school students, though some departments may have scholarships.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Be at least 15 years old, subject to any higher program-specific age or grade rule; Requirement: Present an unofficial transcript covering grade 9 to the present; Requirement: Have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA, unless the selected program requires a higher GPA; Requirement: Submit a short Value Statement about the reason for participating; Requirement: Meet all additional prerequisites published by the selected Focus program; Requirement: International participants must consult the appropriate embassy or consulate because Focus participation is not eligible for F-1 status; Exclusion: Students under 15 are ineligible under the umbrella rule; Exclusion: A 3.2 GPA does not satisfy programs that publish a higher minimum; Exclusion: UCLA financial aid is unavailable to visiting out-of-state and international high-school students; Exclusion: Students under 17 cannot use the separately contracted UCLA housing option described in the guide; Exclusion: Program approval does not guarantee that another institution will accept the UCLA credit

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants must meet the umbrella transcript, GPA and statement requirements plus any program-specific criteria; the umbrella acceptance rate is not published. Application materials: Short Value Statement explaining the pursuit of participation

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  • University of Massachusetts Amherst

    UMass Amherst Online Pre-College Programs

    Live online, credit-bearing UMass pre-college courses for rising sophomores through seniors, with 2026 two-week tuition of $1,985 and three-week tuition of $2,935.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,985; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 29, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 2–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Submit the course-specific application materials

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

    Selection: Rolling application review until session deadlines, programs fill, or minimum enrollment decisions are made.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Limited partial need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not guaranteed; Massachusetts residents received priority in 2026.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 application fee: $45. Nonrefundable.; 2026 enrollment deposit: $500. Nonrefundable; due within two weeks of acceptance and credited toward program charges.; Limited partial need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not guaranteed; Massachusetts residents received priority in 2026.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Be a rising high-school sophomore, junior, or senior; Spring 2026 graduates were also eligible for the 2026 cycle; Requirement: Submit the course-specific application materials; Requirement: International applicants provide English-proficiency information unless attending an English-language or bilingual high school; Requirement: International applicants identify a U.S.-based emergency contact; Requirement: Participate in live online meetings and Canvas coursework; Exclusion: The 2026 application is closed; Exclusion: Credits are pass/fail and transfer is at the receiving institution's discretion; Exclusion: Generative AI may not be used to create application materials; Exclusion: Course availability depends on minimum enrollment

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling application review until session deadlines, programs fill, or minimum enrollment decisions are made. Application materials: One-page statement of interest naming the selected program; One teacher or guidance-counselor recommendation

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  • University of North Carolina School of the Arts

    UNCSA Drama Summer Intensive

    Three-week acting or musical-theatre conservatory intensive for high-school students age 15-18; the waitlisted 2026 session is complete and 2027 details are unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $2,433; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 15–18; Be age 15 or a rising high-school sophomore through age 18 or high-school senior

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

    Selection: Auditioned, rolling admission capped at 75; seats were filled in completed-application/audition and payment order, and both 2026 tracks reached a waiting list. No acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 application fee: $50. Nonrefundable in the standard application; waived for 2026 waiting-list audition submissions.; 2026 residential room and board: $1,633. Residential total was USD 4,116 including the application fee; commuters paid USD 2,483.; Deposit after acceptance: $200. Nonrefundable and credited toward the total; without it the student was waitlisted.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Be age 15 or a rising high-school sophomore through age 18 or high-school senior; Requirement: Submit the track-specific video audition and artistic resume; Requirement: Show passion and persistence for serious conservatory actor training; prior experience is not required; Requirement: Meet rolling admission and payment requirements before the track and housing fill; Exclusion: Students living within 25 miles of UNCSA must use the commuter option under the 2026 policy; Exclusion: Acting and Musical Theatre use different audition materials; Exclusion: Admission and a deposit are required before registration; a completed audition does not guarantee a seat

    Selection and application: Selection: Auditioned, rolling admission capped at 75; seats were filled in completed-application/audition and payment order, and both 2026 tracks reached a waiting list. No acceptance rate is published.

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  • University of Baltimore School of Law

    University of Baltimore High School Summer Pre-Law Academy

    A free, five-day University of Baltimore law and college-readiness academy for 20 rising grades 10-12 students from Baltimore City Schools.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 20, 2026; Ends July 24, 2026; 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland, University of Baltimore School of Law
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Attend a Baltimore City School

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

    Selection: At most 20 students; applicants could be waitlisted when capacity was reached.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Lunch: $0. Lunch was included each program day; the tentative schedule also listed breakfast or arrival food on several days without a universal meal statement.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Attend a Baltimore City School; Requirement: Be a rising high-school sophomore, junior, or senior for the program cycle; Requirement: Submit the required application and 200-400-word interest essay; Requirement: Be available for the complete five-day daytime program; Exclusion: Students outside Baltimore City Schools under the published 2026 rule; Exclusion: Students entering grades below 10 or beyond grade 12; Exclusion: Admission is not guaranteed; the cohort is capped at 20 and may use a waitlist

    Selection and application: Selection: At most 20 students; applicants could be waitlisted when capacity was reached. Application materials: A 200-400-word essay explaining interest in the Summer Pre-Law Academy

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  • University of Chicago Summer Session

    University of Chicago Summer Session Pre-College Programs

    UChicago's pre-college portfolio spans one- to eight-week residential, commuter, and online options; Summer 2026 is closed and 2027 applications, courses, and prices are unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $2,500–$15,200; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Chicago, Wyoming field site for Stones and Bones, Illinois, Remote worldwide subject to course/visa/time-zone rules
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 14; Be a current high-school student in the grade and age range listed for the specific course; Three-week Immersion generally accepted current grades 9-11 age 14+; Four-week Practicum generally accepted current grades 10-11 age 15+; Meet any course-specific background requirements shown in the course finder

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

    Selection: Holistic course-specific admission based on the complete application and prerequisites; some courses and aid pools are highly competitive. UChicago does not publish one umbrella acceptance rate.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based or partner aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply with the admission application; ordinary two-to-eight-week awards were partial, first-come, limited, and not guaranteed. One-week and partner routes followed different tables.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 application fee: $75. Automatically waived for applicants completing the aid section with required documents and for approved partner applicants.; Enrollment deposit after admission: $1,000. Nonrefundable, due within seven days, and credited to the account.; Need-based or partner aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply with the admission application; ordinary two-to-eight-week awards were partial, first-come, limited, and not guaranteed. One-week and partner routes followed different tables.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 14; Requirement: Be a current high-school student in the grade and age range listed for the specific course; Requirement: Three-week Immersion generally accepted current grades 9-11 age 14+; Requirement: Four-week Practicum generally accepted current grades 10-11 age 15+; Requirement: Meet any course-specific background requirements shown in the course finder; Requirement: Submit all application materials and guardian confirmation; Exclusion: Eligibility is course-specific; grade 9-12 does not imply access to every program; Exclusion: Students already admitted to UChicago College use a different registration process; Exclusion: Most nonlocal residential participants must live on campus; only eligible Chicagoland two- and three-week students may commute; Exclusion: UChicago does not provide ESL instruction or ESL support; Exclusion: Visa rules differ for noncredit short programs and credit-bearing three- or four-week residential programs

    Selection and application: Selection: Holistic course-specific admission based on the complete application and prerequisites; some courses and aid pools are highly competitive. UChicago does not publish one umbrella acceptance rate. Application materials: Program supplement and short essay; One teacher recommendation in a subject related to the intended course; up to three may be requested

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  • University of Glasgow

    University of Glasgow International Summer School

    Credit-bearing June and July taught or research courses in Glasgow for undergraduate students worldwide; the 2026 cycle is closed and 2027 details are unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Glasgow, University of Glasgow campus and course-specific research settings
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Minimum age 18; Meet the academic prerequisites for the selected taught or research course; Meet the selected course's English-language requirement when applicable

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

    Selection: Admission is course-specific and based on academic preparation and available places. The university publishes no combined applicant count or acceptance rate for the whole summer school.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 18; Requirement: Normally be a current undergraduate student; Requirement: Meet the academic prerequisites for the selected taught or research course; Requirement: Provide an official university transcript; Requirement: Meet the selected course's English-language requirement when applicable; Requirement: Hold a valid passport and obtain any required UK visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation; Exclusion: The 2026 application cycle is closed; Exclusion: This is not generally a high-school programme; Exclusion: Admission to one course does not imply eligibility for every course; Exclusion: Accommodation is optional, separate and not guaranteed by academic admission; Exclusion: Course credit, transferability and home-institution recognition must be checked individually

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission is course-specific and based on academic preparation and available places. The university publishes no combined applicant count or acceptance rate for the whole summer school.

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  • University of Rochester

    University of Rochester Pre-College Programs

    Umbrella of selective one-to-three-week Rochester summer courses for rising grades 9-12, with residential, commuter, intensive and credit options at distinct prices.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $515–$8,770; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Rochester, New York
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    International applications accepted; immigration/travel compliance remains the family's responsibility; Meet course-specific academic prerequisites

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Many courses are limited and selective. Full-day programs use best-fit review after their deadline; applicant counts, seats and acceptance rates are not published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited, first-come, not guaranteed and may not cover full costs.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee: $60. Nonrefundable for new applications; a narrow returning-credit-student exception applies.; Need-based financial assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited, first-come, not guaranteed and may not cover full costs.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: International applications accepted; immigration/travel compliance remains the family's responsibility; Requirement: Be a current high-school student; half-day programs serve rising grades 9-12; Requirement: Meet course-specific academic prerequisites; Requirement: Submit a complete application, transcript, essay and recommendation; Requirement: For international applicants, document English fluency or receive a waiver; Requirement: Complete required orientation and payment after admission; Exclusion: Specific intensive or credit courses may have narrower prerequisites; Exclusion: Class capacity can close before a general deadline; Exclusion: Participation does not guarantee University admission or a combined-degree-program place; Exclusion: Financial aid is limited and not guaranteed to cover all costs

    Selection and application: Selection: Many courses are limited and selective. Full-day programs use best-fit review after their deadline; applicant counts, seats and acceptance rates are not published. Application materials: Short essay up to 500 words; One recommendation from a school official

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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
    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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  • University of Vermont

    UVM PreCollege Summer & Year-round

    UVM PreCollege offers college-credit courses online and on campus during the academic year and summer. Eligible students are in grades 10–12 or the summer immediately after graduation, with course-specific prerequisites and school approval. Its separate Summer Academy page describes a one-week July 6–11, 2026 campus experience; that is not the current calendar for every credit course.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    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: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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  • University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger Precollege

    UW-Madison Badger Precollege Programs

    Badger Precollege is a grades 4-12 program family with day, commuter, residential, and some online options; Summer 2026 is complete.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $620–$5,100; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 14, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 1–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    Madison, Wisconsin, Online offerings vary by program
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 4–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Domestic and international participation varies by program; some aid is restricted by Wisconsin residency or international pathway; Choose courses and residential or commuter format available to that pathway

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

    Selection: Admission and capacity rules vary by program and course; this umbrella record does not imply admission to every pathway.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Badger Precollege summer scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Full awards primarily for Wisconsin students; limited out-of-state awards up to 50% of tuition; program-specific international limits.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    All requirements, expenses and sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): PACE registration fee: $50. Nonrefundable.; High-school program application fee: $100. Nonrefundable.; Badger Precollege summer scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Full awards primarily for Wisconsin students; limited out-of-state awards up to 50% of tuition; program-specific international limits.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Domestic and international participation varies by program; some aid is restricted by Wisconsin residency or international pathway; Requirement: Meet the grade range of the selected program; Requirement: Submit the selected program's application, fee, and supporting documentation; Requirement: Choose courses and residential or commuter format available to that pathway; Exclusion: No universal family-level eligibility; program-specific grade, academic, and residency requirements control

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission and capacity rules vary by program and course; this umbrella record does not imply admission to every pathway. Application materials: Grade report, transcript, essays, or other supporting materials when required

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  • Vanderbilt University Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach

    Vanderbilt CSEO High School Programs

    Directory for four Nashville-area Vanderbilt/MNPS pathways—SSMV, ISR, SHIRE and REHSS—each with separate, highly local eligibility and application rules.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 6–208 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Nashville, Metro Nashville Public Schools and Vanderbilt University/VUMC
    Stipend or pay
    Historical cycle (2024): SHIRE paid internship: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    SSMV requires future attendance at a district-operated Metro Nashville Public Schools high school; ISR, SHIRE and REHSS are limited to specified MNPS/ISR pathways; All offerings require local in-person attendance in Nashville

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

    Selection: SSMV is limited to 26 students per grade. ISR is not academically selective but is school-restricted and rigorous. SHIRE considers grades, schedule conflicts and ISR-teacher input. REHSS is restricted to current ISR rising seniors.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Local transportation: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. SSMV offers free MTA access. SHIRE does not cover transportation, although a WeGo stop serves Hillsboro High School.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: SSMV requires future attendance at a district-operated Metro Nashville Public Schools high school; Residency: ISR, SHIRE and REHSS are limited to specified MNPS/ISR pathways; Residency: All offerings require local in-person attendance in Nashville; Requirement: SSMV: apply in eighth grade and plan to attend an eligible district-operated MNPS high school; Requirement: ISR: attend Hillsboro, John Overton or Stratford STEM Magnet and commit to the four-year sequence; Requirement: SHIRE: be a rising junior or senior already in ISR; Requirement: REHSS: be a current ISR student entering senior year with STEM-career interest; Requirement: Meet the relevant subprogram's attendance, academic-standing and schedule requirements; Exclusion: This is not a single open-enrollment camp; Exclusion: General national or out-of-district applicants are not eligible for the listed MNPS pathways; Exclusion: SSMV applicants selected or waitlisted must confirm an eligible district-operated high school; Exclusion: REHSS and SHIRE are not open to students outside ISR; Exclusion: Participation does not confer Vanderbilt undergraduate admission

    Selection and application: Selection: SSMV is limited to 26 students per grade. ISR is not academically selective but is school-restricted and rigorous. SHIRE considers grades, schedule conflicts and ISR-teacher input. REHSS is restricted to current ISR rising seniors.

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  • Venture Camp

    Venture Camp

    Venture Camp offers entrepreneurship programs with instruction, mentor feedback and team startup projects. Its official pages describe a four-week virtual session and one-week intensives in San Francisco and Philadelphia in summer 2026. The header says 2026 applications are closed despite older apply-now wording elsewhere; no 2027 calendar or application cutoff is established.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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