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Program factsOxford Royale Summer Schools (Ages 12-18)RemovePennsylvania Governor's School for the SciencesRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteJanuary 31, 2027 (2027 cycle)
CostUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Current Oxford Royale summer-school scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The current pre-admissions page states that no scholarships remain available.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): Non-refundable enrolment fee: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Amount was shown only after selecting a course; balance was due 90 days before the course and full payment was required when booking inside 90 days.; Current Oxford Royale summer-school scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The current pre-admissions page states that no scholarships remain available.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityUnconfirmed — check official siteGrade 11 (provider uses rising grades)
Additional eligibilityAges 12–18; Requirement: Meet the selected course and campus age band, which may be 12-15, 13-15, or 16-18 rather than the full umbrella range; Requirement: For academic courses, demonstrate C1 English, IELTS 6.5 or higher, or at least two years at an English-speaking school; Requirement: Complete the online enrolment and pay the required non-refundable enrolment fee and balance; Requirement: For a minor, have a parent or legal guardian enter the contract and complete required consents and information; Requirement: Provide medical, dietary, educational, accommodation, travel, and other requested information by the contractual deadlines; Requirement: Obtain any required passport, visa, travel consent, and suitable insurance for the selected country and campus; Exclusion: An age-eligible student is not eligible for every subject, campus, or session; Exclusion: Attendance does not confer admission, enrollment, credit, endorsement, or alumni status at any host university or college; Exclusion: Oxford Programs Limited is not part of or affiliated with the host universities; Exclusion: The current page says no Oxford Royale summer-school scholarships remain available; Exclusion: A stale 'Enrol now' control does not establish availability after the displayed session has endedResidency: Resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Requirement: Be a rising high-school senior; Requirement: Complete junior year immediately before the programme; Requirement: Secure two classroom-teacher recommendations from different PGSS core subjects; Requirement: Secure a school-counselor recommendation; Requirement: Be able to attend the complete residential session; Exclusion: Students who are not Pennsylvania residents are ineligible; Exclusion: Recommendations from overlapping core subjects do not satisfy the two-subject rule; Exclusion: Incomplete or late applications are not reviewed
Session dates or durationCatalog terms: 1–2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteStarts June 27, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 5 weeks (2027 cycle)
FormatIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationOxford, Cambridge, London, New Haven, New York, Private programs hosted in contracted university or college facilities; location and campus depend on coursePittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania
Selection and applicationSelection: Paid enrollment subject to age, English, course fit, availability, contract, and payment; the provider does not publish a competitive acceptance rate for the umbrella summer schools. Application materials: No recommendation, school nomination, competitive essay portfolio, or interview is stated for ordinary enrollmentSelection: PGSS describes a statewide application and admission process but the current official pages publish neither cohort size, applicant count nor acceptance rate. Application materials: Narrative essay introducing the applicant and explaining interest in PGSS; Topical essay about a significant influence on scientific interest or a proud achievement; Two recommendations from classroom teachers in different PGSS core subject areas; One school-counselor recommendation
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Full cost
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Essays and selection
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Who runs the program
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  • Program snapshot
    • STEM
    • Pre-college

    Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

    Operation Catapult

    Rose-Hulman’s Operation Catapult is an 11-day STEM camp for students completing grades 10–11. The 2027 fee is $2,750; applications open December 1, 2026 and are due April 19, 2027.

    Application deadline
    April 19, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $2,750; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Terre Haute, Indiana
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Earlier 2026 instructions required one year of chemistry or physics and a counselor/teacher recommendation plus transcript or grade card; confirm the operative 2027 prerequisites.

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

    Selection: Earlier 2026 instructions described selective application followed by first-come session placement after approval. Confirm the current 2027 review and placement process; no acceptance rate is published.

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

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Be completing grade 10 or 11 before the summer session.; Requirement: Earlier 2026 instructions required one year of chemistry or physics and a counselor/teacher recommendation plus transcript or grade card; confirm the operative 2027 prerequisites.; Exclusion: Two elective credits apply only after later enrollment at Rose-Hulman; Exclusion: Earlier 2026 instructions required outside financial assistance; 2027 aid availability is unverified.

    Selection and application: Selection: Earlier 2026 instructions described selective application followed by first-come session placement after approval. Confirm the current 2027 review and placement process; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Earlier 2026 instructions required an online application, a transcript or grade card, and one counselor or teacher recommendation.

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    Oxford Programs Limited trading as Oxford Royale

    Oxford Royale Summer Schools (Ages 12-18)

    Private paid academic summer courses for ages 12-18 hosted at university campuses; all displayed 2026 sessions are over and 2027 terms are unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Oxford, Cambridge, London, New Haven, New York, Private programs hosted in contracted university or college facilities; location and campus depend on course
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 12–18; Meet the selected course and campus age band, which may be 12-15, 13-15, or 16-18 rather than the full umbrella range

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

    Selection: Paid enrollment subject to age, English, course fit, availability, contract, and payment; the provider does not publish a competitive acceptance rate for the umbrella summer schools.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Current Oxford Royale summer-school scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The current pre-admissions page states that no scholarships remain available.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Non-refundable enrolment fee: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Amount was shown only after selecting a course; balance was due 90 days before the course and full payment was required when booking inside 90 days.; Current Oxford Royale summer-school scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. The current pre-admissions page states that no scholarships remain available.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 12–18; Requirement: Meet the selected course and campus age band, which may be 12-15, 13-15, or 16-18 rather than the full umbrella range; Requirement: For academic courses, demonstrate C1 English, IELTS 6.5 or higher, or at least two years at an English-speaking school; Requirement: Complete the online enrolment and pay the required non-refundable enrolment fee and balance; Requirement: For a minor, have a parent or legal guardian enter the contract and complete required consents and information; Requirement: Provide medical, dietary, educational, accommodation, travel, and other requested information by the contractual deadlines; Requirement: Obtain any required passport, visa, travel consent, and suitable insurance for the selected country and campus; Exclusion: An age-eligible student is not eligible for every subject, campus, or session; Exclusion: Attendance does not confer admission, enrollment, credit, endorsement, or alumni status at any host university or college; Exclusion: Oxford Programs Limited is not part of or affiliated with the host universities; Exclusion: The current page says no Oxford Royale summer-school scholarships remain available; Exclusion: A stale 'Enrol now' control does not establish availability after the displayed session has ended

    Selection and application: Selection: Paid enrollment subject to age, English, course fit, availability, contract, and payment; the provider does not publish a competitive acceptance rate for the umbrella summer schools. Application materials: No recommendation, school nomination, competitive essay portfolio, or interview is stated for ordinary enrollment

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    Pacific Northwest Ballet

    Pacific Northwest Ballet School Summer Course

    PNB School’s Summer Course offers intensive ballet training for dancers ages twelve to nineteen in Seattle.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $2,900–$3,235 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 6, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 12–19; PNB School’s Summer Course offers intensive ballet training for dancers ages twelve to nineteen in Seattle. The published 2027 dates are July 6-August 6 at the new Peter Boal Center. The page calls it four weeks; confirm that duration label against the listed dates. Published tuition is $2,900 or $3,235 by level, plus a $125 registration fee. Optional 2027 housing is not yet priced. Auditions cost $45 online until noon Pacific the previous day, or $60 cash for walk-ins. Aid can cover part or all tuition, and accepted students register before requesting it. The video dates still describe 2026 and cannot establish a 2027 cutoff.

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Expenses and aid conditions: 2027 registration fee: $125; Audition fee by registration route: $45–$60. Alternative online or walk-in fees, not additive charges. Online cutoff is noon Pacific the prior day; no universal dated cutoff inferred. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 12–19; Requirement: PNB School’s Summer Course offers intensive ballet training for dancers ages twelve to nineteen in Seattle. The published 2027 dates are July 6-August 6 at the new Peter Boal Center. The page calls it four weeks; confirm that duration label against the listed dates. Published tuition is $2,900 or $3,235 by level, plus a $125 registration fee. Optional 2027 housing is not yet priced. Auditions cost $45 online until noon Pacific the previous day, or $60 cash for walk-ins. Aid can cover part or all tuition, and accepted students register before requesting it. The video dates still describe 2026 and cannot establish a 2027 cutoff.

    Selection and application: Application materials: Published tuition is $2,900 or $3,235 by level, plus a $125 registration fee. Optional 2027 housing is not yet priced. Auditions cost $45 online until noon Pacific the previous day, or $60 cash for walk-ins. Aid can cover part or all tuition, and accepted students register before requesting it. The video dates still describe 2026 and cannot establish a 2027 cutoff.

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    Paper Mill Playhouse

    Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory

    Audition-only five-week full-day acting, voice and dance conservatory for ages 10-18 culminating in New Voices; 2026 is complete and 2027 is not open.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 5 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Millburn, New Jersey, 2026 off-site New Voices venue not publicly identified, Paper Mill Playhouse training facilities and final concert venue
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 10–18; Be age 10-18 as of the cycle's June 1 reference date

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

    Selection: Three to six adjudicators score singing, acting and dance; highest average scores are admitted and placement also considers age, talent, experience and maturity. Capacity and acceptance rate are not published.

    Financial aid:
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    Last year's cycle (2026): Tuition assistance and merit scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Availability is confirmed, but amount, income rules and 2027 deadline are not posted.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Tuition assistance and merit scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Availability is confirmed, but amount, income rules and 2027 deadline are not posted.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 10–18; Requirement: Be age 10-18 as of the cycle's June 1 reference date; Requirement: Audition in acting, singing and dance and demonstrate readiness/maturity; Requirement: Commit to the full-day five-week schedule and New Voices rehearsals/performance; Requirement: Treat the Conservatory as the exclusive ongoing summer production/camp/sports/program commitment; Exclusion: Admission and company placement are not guaranteed and placement is not negotiable; Exclusion: Students may participate through the summer after high-school graduation; Exclusion: The two-week Technique Intensive is a separate program

    Selection and application: Selection: Three to six adjudicators score singing, acting and dance; highest average scores are admitted and placement also considers age, talent, experience and maturity. Capacity and acceptance rate are not published. Application materials: Reserved audition appointment; Acting, vocal and dance audition evaluated by Paper Mill panel; Limited remote-audition request for nonlocal or exceptional circumstances

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    • Research
    • STEM

    Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

    PathMaker Scholars

    Paid ten-week residential cancer-research experience for high-school juniors and early college students, with laboratory placement, training, workshops and a final symposium.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 10 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah, University of Utah campus, Huntsman Cancer Institute
    Stipend or pay
    Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 participant compensation: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    Commit to the full ten-week program for approximately 40 hours every week; Live on the University of Utah campus and follow residential and laboratory policies

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

    Selection: Huntsman uses an application, transcript, personal statement and reference and may place applicants on a waitlist. Current cohort size, applicant count, acceptance rate and selection rubric are not published.

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

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 campus housing for out-of-state students: $0. The program paid housing for out-of-state students; the application required participants to live on campus. Terms for Utah residents were not published.; 2026 meal plan for out-of-state students: $0. The program paid the meal plan for out-of-state students; terms for Utah residents were not published.; Travel support for participants outside Salt Lake City: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Support availability is official, but award amount, eligible expenses and reimbursement rules were not published.; Approved national-conference participation: $0. All conference expenses could be covered for participants approved for the optional opportunity.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: High-school applicants must complete junior year before the program begins, or college applicants must be current freshmen or sophomores; Requirement: Be in good academic standing; Requirement: Demonstrate interest in health sciences and biomedical cancer research; Requirement: Commit to the full ten-week program for approximately 40 hours every week; Requirement: Live on the University of Utah campus and follow residential and laboratory policies; Requirement: Complete required laboratory and online training, weekly meetings and events, surveys, and the closing symposium; Exclusion: High-school students who have not completed junior year before the program starts; Exclusion: College students beyond the first or second undergraduate year under the published 2026 rules; Exclusion: Applicants unable to attend the entire program or meet the full-time commitment; Exclusion: Assuming citizenship or permanent residence is mandatory merely because the application collects that information

    Selection and application: Selection: Huntsman uses an application, transcript, personal statement and reference and may place applicants on a waitlist. Current cohort size, applicant count, acceptance rate and selection rubric are not published. Application materials: One-page single-spaced personal statement addressing career goals, personal background, relevant skills and interest in STEM

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    • Pre-college

    University of Pennsylvania College of Liberal and Professional Studies

    Penn Arts and Sciences High School Summer Programs

    Umbrella of Penn SAS two-, three- and six-week residential or online programs for current grade 9-11 students, with credit and noncredit pathways.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 2–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania campus and online worldwide
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Residential and online international eligibility, visas and English-proficiency requirements vary by program; Meet course-specific science, mathematics, writing or English-language prerequisites; For credit-bearing Pre-College, be ready for a six-week undergraduate course workload; Meet residential age, conduct, health, visa and guardian requirements where applicable

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

    Selection: Application-based and academically selective; cohort size and acceptance rate vary by program and were not stated on the overview.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Residential and online international eligibility, visas and English-proficiency requirements vary by program; Requirement: Be an academically prepared current grade 9-11 student for an eligible Summer Academy or Online Seminar; Requirement: Be a current grade 10-11 student for 2026 Pre-College options; Requirement: Meet course-specific science, mathematics, writing or English-language prerequisites; Requirement: For credit-bearing Pre-College, be ready for a six-week undergraduate course workload; Requirement: Meet residential age, conduct, health, visa and guardian requirements where applicable; Exclusion: Eligibility is program-specific; not every grade 9 student qualifies for Pre-College or every topic

    Selection and application: Selection: Application-based and academically selective; cohort size and acceptance rate vary by program and were not stated on the overview. Application materials: Academic interest statement or essays; Teacher or counselor recommendation if required by the program

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    • STEM

    University of Pennsylvania Chemistry Outreach

    Penn Chemistry Olympiad Summer Camp

    No authoritative Penn source confirms this named camp; it should not be published as an active opportunity or merged with Penn Chemistry Research Academy.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, No verified program venue
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Not measurable because no authoritative program identity or cohort was found.

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

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Do not apply unless a primary Penn source verifies the exact name, organizer, cycle, and application; Exclusion: Confusing it with Penn Chemistry REU, PREHSS, TREES, or other Penn programs; Exclusion: Using third-party listings or generated catalog prose as proof of Penn sponsorship; Exclusion: Submitting personal data or money to an unverified form; Exclusion: Claiming participation in a program not confirmed to exist

    Selection and application: Selection: Not measurable because no authoritative program identity or cohort was found.

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    University of Pennsylvania Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology

    Penn Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI)

    Three-week residential Wharton–Penn Engineering program for rising seniors; Summer 2027 runs July 12–30, while application dates are TBA.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania campus
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Be able to attend the full residential program and satisfy Penn health, housing, conduct, travel, and enrollment rules

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

    Selection: The historical 2026 program selected 75 students based on academic achievement and leadership. Penn does not publish an acceptance rate on the official pages.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based full or partial program funding: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Historical competitive support for selected eligible participants; international and aid applicants were strongly encouraged to use the priority deadline. Future terms unknown.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Summer 2026 nonrefundable application fee: $100. Historical and additional to program fee; not confirmed for 2027.; Need-based full or partial program funding: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Historical competitive support for selected eligible participants; international and aid applicants were strongly encouraged to use the priority deadline. Future terms unknown.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Be a rising high-school senior for the applicable summer; Requirement: Demonstrate strong academic achievement and leadership in school or non-school activities; Requirement: Submit the current transcript, recommendations, testing, and English-proficiency materials when required; Requirement: Be able to attend the full residential program and satisfy Penn health, housing, conduct, travel, and enrollment rules; Exclusion: Assuming current juniors, current seniors, sophomores, or graduates are eligible without the future cycle's rising-senior definition; Exclusion: Assuming international admission, financial aid, course-credit transfer, a Wharton or Penn Engineering admission advantage, venture funding, internship, or recommendation is guaranteed

    Selection and application: Selection: The historical 2026 program selected 75 students based on academic achievement and leadership. Penn does not publish an acceptance rate on the official pages. Application materials: Two recommendations, at least one from a STEM teacher under the 2026 rules

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    • Research

    University of Pennsylvania School of Arts & Sciences

    Penn SAS Summer Academies

    Residential, non-credit two- and three-week academies for current grades 9–11; the 2026 sessions have ended and the next cycle is not yet posted.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $6,700–$10,050; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 11, 2026; Ends August 1, 2026; 2–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania campus
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

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

    Selection: Rolling holistic admission until individual academies fill; Penn publishes no acceptance rate.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Philadelphia student Summer Academy scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited to qualifying Philadelphia School District public/charter students; not offered to other domestic or international students.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 nonrefundable application fee: $100. Waived for eligible Philadelphia public/charter applicants.; 2026 nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $1,500. Part of, not additional to, total tuition.; Philadelphia student Summer Academy scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited to qualifying Philadelphia School District public/charter students; not offered to other domestic or international students.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Current grade 9–11 during the application year; Requirement: Competitive applicants generally have at least a 3.5 high-school GPA; Requirement: Some academies require specific prior coursework and a syllabus; Requirement: International applicants meet English-proficiency requirements or qualify for a waiver; Exclusion: The academies are non-credit; do not confuse them with Penn's credit-bearing Pre-College programs; Exclusion: Scholarships are limited to eligible Philadelphia public/charter students; Exclusion: Admission to a summer academy is not admission to Penn

    Selection and application: Selection: Rolling holistic admission until individual academies fill; Penn publishes no acceptance rate. Application materials: Three numbered essays, each no more than 400 words; One program-specific recommendation on organizational/institutional letterhead

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    • STEM

    Penn State Eberly College of Science

    Penn State Science-U STEM Camps

    Hands-on Penn State University Park STEM day-camp family for ages 7-17, with selected residential options and financial aid.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $335–$875; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    State College, Penn State University Park campus, Pennsylvania
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 2–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 7–17; Meet the exact age or entering-grade band for the selected camp; Complete CampDoc registration, health and permission materials

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

    Selection: Most camps registered until capacity and many reached full or waitlist status. Biotech and named scholarships used additional application review; acceptance rates are not published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based Science-U aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. First-come after registration until funds are exhausted, limited to one camp per child and excludes extended care; amount varies.; Named merit scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarship-specific eligibility, student work and teacher recommendation requirements apply; current listed dates were for 2026.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Residential upgrade where offered: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Included within the published $875 residential total for selected five-day camps; not available for every camp.; Need-based Science-U aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. First-come after registration until funds are exhausted, limited to one camp per child and excludes extended care; amount varies.; Named merit scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Scholarship-specific eligibility, student work and teacher recommendation requirements apply; current listed dates were for 2026.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 7–17; Requirement: Meet the exact age or entering-grade band for the selected camp; Requirement: Be able to attend the complete four- or five-day session; Requirement: Complete CampDoc registration, health and permission materials; Requirement: Complete any camp-specific application or prerequisite, including the separate Biotech application where required; Exclusion: Age and grade ranges differ by camp; Exclusion: Residential enrollment is not offered for most camps; Exclusion: Financial aid is limited to one camp per child and does not cover extended care

    Selection and application: Selection: Most camps registered until capacity and many reached full or waitlist status. Biotech and named scholarships used additional application review; acceptance rates are not published. Application materials: For merit scholarships: scholarship-specific student work and teacher recommendation

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    • STEM

    Carnegie Mellon University Mellon College of Science

    Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences

    Five-week residential STEM programme at Carnegie Mellon for Pennsylvania students completing junior year; the 2027 session runs June 27-July 31 and all student and reference materials are due January 31 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

    Application deadline
    January 31, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 27, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 5 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11 (provider uses rising grades)

    Resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Be able to attend the complete residential session

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

    Selection: PGSS describes a statewide application and admission process but the current official pages publish neither cohort size, applicant count nor acceptance rate.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Requirement: Be a rising high-school senior; Requirement: Complete junior year immediately before the programme; Requirement: Secure two classroom-teacher recommendations from different PGSS core subjects; Requirement: Secure a school-counselor recommendation; Requirement: Be able to attend the complete residential session; Exclusion: Students who are not Pennsylvania residents are ineligible; Exclusion: Recommendations from overlapping core subjects do not satisfy the two-subject rule; Exclusion: Incomplete or late applications are not reviewed

    Selection and application: Selection: PGSS describes a statewide application and admission process but the current official pages publish neither cohort size, applicant count nor acceptance rate. Application materials: Narrative essay introducing the applicant and explaining interest in PGSS; Topical essay about a significant influence on scientific interest or a proud achievement; Two recommendations from classroom teachers in different PGSS core subject areas; One school-counselor recommendation

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    The Perlman Music Program

    Perlman Music Program Summer Music School

    Seven-week 2027 Shelter Island residency for 30-35 violin, viola, and cello students ages 12-18; tuition is $8,200 with need-based aid.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $8,200 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 26, 2027; Ends August 16, 2027; 7 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Shelter Island Heights, New York, The Perlman Music Program's 28-acre waterfront campus on Shelter Island
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 12–18; Be age 12-18 on June 26, 2027; Commit to the full seven-week residence except for emergency; Meet health, instrument, travel, residential, conduct, and performance requirements

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

    Selection: Admission is based solely on audition-video talent. The level and applicant pool are highly competitive, and only 30-35 students attend; PMP does not publish applicant volume or acceptance rate.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Demonstrated-need financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Aid application is submitted with the study application; PMP says no admitted student is turned away due to inability to pay. (2027 cycle)

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: 2027 nonrefundable application fee: $75–$95. $75 when submitted at least one month before the final deadline; otherwise $95. Exact date is not yet posted.; Demonstrated-need financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Aid application is submitted with the study application; PMP says no admitted student is turned away due to inability to pay.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 12–18; Requirement: Be age 12-18 on June 26, 2027; Requirement: Study violin, viola, or cello and choose one focus if playing multiple instruments; Requirement: Perform at the highly competitive gifted preconservatory level shown in audition videos; Requirement: Commit to the full seven-week residence except for emergency; Requirement: Meet health, instrument, travel, residential, conduct, and performance requirements; Exclusion: Applicants younger than 12 or older than 18 on the first camp day; Exclusion: Instruments other than violin, viola, and cello for Summer Music School; Exclusion: Students unable to remain for the full residency

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission is based solely on audition-video talent. The level and applicant pool are highly competitive, and only 30-35 students attend; PMP does not publish applicant volume or acceptance rate.

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