Summer 2027 · High school

STEM summer programs for high school students in 2027

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  1. MathPath

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    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $6,6002026 cycle
    Financial aid
    Need-based financial aid: Up to $6,600. Scaled to reported family income; considered after admission and does not affect the admissions decision.2026 cycle
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee: $0. Applying to MathPath is free; Minimum registration deposit: $500; Need-based financial aid: Up to $6,600. Scaled to reported family income; considered after admission and does not affect the admissions decision.2026 cycle
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Not published
    Additional eligibility
    Ages 11–14; Requirement: Turn 11 before the program starts and turn 15 only after the last day of the program
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2026; Ends July 26, 2026; 4 weeks2026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Not published
    Selection and application
    Selection: Merit-based selection centered on the Qualifying Test and application context
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 5 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 6 · checked Aug 20, 2026Source 7 · checked Aug 20, 2026

  2. Stony Brook University

    Simons Summer Research ProgramRemove
    Application deadline
    February 5, 2027
    Cost
    Free (other costs may apply)
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee (nonrefundable): $75. Fee waivers are available for students experiencing financial hardship.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    Minimum age 16; Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: At least 16 years old by the start of the program
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 6 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Stony Brook, NY
    Selection and application
    Application materials: Two teacher recommendations (math or science teachers preferred)
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 5 · checked Aug 21, 2026Source 6 · checked Aug 21, 2026Source 7 · checked Aug 21, 2026

  3. Euler Circle

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    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Not published
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Up to grade 12
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grades up to 12; Requirement: Mathematical maturity of an advanced high-school student
    Session dates or duration
    Not published
    Format
    Online
    Housing and supervision
    Non-residential
    Location
    Live online classes scheduled in Pacific time
    Selection and application
    Selection: Applicants must persuade Euler Circle that they are prepared and a good instructional fit; Euler Circle says ordinary seat scarcity usually is not the main constraint and does not publish acceptance statistics.
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Aug 20, 2026

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  • Saturday Academy

    Saturday Academy ASE Internships

    Competitive Oregon and southwest Washington STEAM internships for rising grades 10-12, usually about eight summer weeks, with hour-based learning stipends and possible high-school credit.

    Cost
    Free
    Pay
    $500–$1,500 stipend
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    4⁠–⁠10 weeks
    Where
    In person or hybrid · Portland, Corvallis, OR
    SelectiveSTEMDay programResearchInternship
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Application fee waiver. For students eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch or who qualify for financial aid.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable application processing fee: $40. Waived for students eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch or who qualify for financial aid; Application fee waiver. For students eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch or who qualify for financial aid.

    Requirements: Residency: Reside in the United States throughout the program; Residency: Live within 50 miles of the internship position, or with adult family or friends near it for the summer; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Have not held an ASE internship before; Requirement: Interest in a math or science career and readiness for a professional environment; Requirement: Reliable transportation to the internship location; Requirement: Proof of health insurance; Requirement: Mentor may not be a family member

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive: more than 400 applicants for fewer than 100 positions, with roughly 75 internships typically offered. Matching also depends on position prerequisites and mentor rankings. Application materials: Two adult recommendations; Interview with some mentors

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  • Carnegie Mellon University Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion

    Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS)

    Fully funded hybrid STEM programme for eligible current 11th graders age 16 by June 26, 2027; virtual Jumpstart precedes six residential weeks at CMU, followed by continuing engagement.m. EST.

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

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

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

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

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  • George Mason University College of Science

    Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)

    Eight-week, 30-hour-per-week faculty-mentored research program for high-school and undergraduate students, carrying three required George Mason credits; 2027 opens in Fall 2026.

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

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

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

    Requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to grades 9–13; Requirement: Must be at least 16 by the first program day for wet-lab internships with biological or chemical hazards; Requirement: Must not have graduated from university before or during the internship; Requirement: Students may take part for a total of two summer sessions

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive and mentor-matched. Review considers STEM coursework, GPA, experience, statements, mentor fit, and project needs; highly qualified applicants may be interviewed. No minimum GPA or overall acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Online application with personal statements; Interview for highly qualified candidates

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  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy

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

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

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

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

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  • 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.

    Apply by
    Mar 1, 2027128 days left
    Pay
    $500 stipend
    Who can apply
    Grade 12 and first-year college
    Program dates
    Jul 12 – Aug 6, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    Hybrid · IL
    STEMDay programResearchInternship
    Requirements and sources

    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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  • Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics

    Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics

    Selective six-week astrophysics research program for 32 rising seniors, combining two online weeks with four residential weeks at Yale; 2027 is unannounced.

    Cost
    $7,800(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grade 12 (rising)
    Program dates
    6 weeks
    Where
    Hybrid · New Haven, CT
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Needs-first financial aid. For admitted students who apply within two weeks of the offer; a typical award is a 50% tuition remission, up to 80%.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Enrollment deposit for admitted students: $2,000. Due by midnight on May 1; the balance is due by midnight on June 1; Needs-first financial aid. For admitted students who apply within two weeks of the offer; a typical award is a 50% tuition remission, up to 80%.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: Proficiency in English; Requirement: Availability for both the two-week online study program and the four-week on-campus program

    Selection and application: Selection: The program enrolls 32 rising seniors and reviews academic preparation, recommendations, interests, and fit. A current applicant count or acceptance rate is not published. Application materials: Two teacher letters of recommendation (via SmarterSelect)

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