Summer 2027 For high school students

STEM summer programs for high school students in 2027

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Program factsMathPathRemoveCalifornia State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)RemoveSummer Program Advancing Research Knowledge, Education and Development (SPARKED)Remove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
CostLast year's cycle (2026): $6,600; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site$5,793 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Up to $6,600. Scaled to reported family income; considered after admission and does not affect the admissions decision.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteNeed-based financial assistance for application and program costs: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Based on family income, family size and available COSMOS resources. (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): 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.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteApplication fee: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Non-refundable; fee waivers can be requested.; Need-based financial assistance for application and program costs: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Based on family income, family size and available COSMOS resources. (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteStipend provided for successful completion of the summer internship: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)
EligibilityUnconfirmed — check official siteGrades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)
Additional eligibilityAges 11–14; Requirement: Turn 11 before the program starts and turn 15 only after the last day of the programResidency: California high school students only; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Demonstrated academic excellence (a typical COSMOS student has a GPA of 3.5 or above)Ages 16–18; Residency: New York City (one of the five boroughs); Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Attend a New York City public high school; Requirement: Have completed at least one high school science course (Biology or AP Biology preferred); Requirement: An average grade of at least 80% in science courses; Requirement: Available for the full 10-month program, including one or two afternoons weekly from November through May
Session dates or durationLast year's cycle (2026): Starts June 28, 2026; Ends July 26, 2026; 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteStarts July 12, 2027; Ends August 20, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)
FormatIn personIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationUnconfirmed — check official siteDavis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, San Diego, Santa Cruz, CANew York, NY
Selection and applicationSelection: Merit-based selection centered on the Qualifying Test and application contextSelection: Each of six campuses accommodates roughly 160-200 students, and clusters typically enroll 20-25 with a commonly reported 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Admissions are competitive and based on academic merit relative to the selected topic, but applicant count and statewide acceptance rate were not published. Application materials: Online application with one personal statement; One teacher recommendation (two recommended)Selection: The Tisch Cancer Center reports eight students per summer. Complete applications are screened and qualified candidates complete a 30-minute virtual interview. Application materials: Personal statement on interest in the program and educational and career goals; Letter of recommendation, preferably from a science teacher; 30-minute virtual interview for qualified candidates
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    Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Summer Program Advancing Research Knowledge, Education and Development (SPARKED)

    Ten-month, eight-student mentored cancer-research internship for local rising juniors and seniors, combining virtual preparation, a six-week paid lab summer, and school-year research.

    Application deadline
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    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 12, 2027; Ends August 20, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Stipend provided for successful completion of the summer internship: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)

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

    Ages 16–18; New York City (one of the five boroughs); Have completed at least one high school science course (Biology or AP Biology preferred)

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

    Selection: The Tisch Cancer Center reports eight students per summer. Complete applications are screened and qualified candidates complete a 30-minute virtual interview.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 16–18; Residency: New York City (one of the five boroughs); Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Attend a New York City public high school; Requirement: Have completed at least one high school science course (Biology or AP Biology preferred); Requirement: An average grade of at least 80% in science courses; Requirement: Available for the full 10-month program, including one or two afternoons weekly from November through May

    Selection and application: Selection: The Tisch Cancer Center reports eight students per summer. Complete applications are screened and qualified candidates complete a 30-minute virtual interview. Application materials: Personal statement on interest in the program and educational and career goals; Letter of recommendation, preferably from a science teacher; 30-minute virtual interview for qualified candidates

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    Milwaukee School of Engineering

    Summer Programs at MSOE

    MSOE offers campus STEM experiences for eligible high-school students; 2027 dates are expected in November. Track-specific grades, fees, application deadlines and inclusions need confirmation.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $1,100; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 5, 2026; Ends July 24, 2026; 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Milwaukee, WI
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

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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: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Self-reported GPA of 3.5 or higher; Requirement: Students who will have graduated from high school before the program are not eligible

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    SSP International

    Summer Science Program (SSP)

    Work with a small research team while living on a university campus. SSP offers research in astrophysics, bacterial genomics, biochemistry and cell biology.

    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
    Assigned university campus; 2027 sites not announced
    Stipend or pay
    Lost-wages stipend for students who typically need to work in summer: $3,000 (2027 cycle)

    Eligibility: Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Minimum age 15; At least 15 years old but not yet 19 while the program runs; Astrophysics: physics plus precalculus (or calculus without physics); Bacterial Genomics and Cell Biology: biology plus algebra II; Biochemistry: biology plus chemistry plus strong algebra skills

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

    Selection: SSP describes a holistic, contextual and need-blind admission process with limited capacity. It does not promise admission based on grades, prestige, test scores or ability to pay.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Need-based aid covering 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Can include round-trip airfare or other travel support; requested after admission. (2027 cycle)

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Application fee: $0; Need-based aid covering 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Can include round-trip airfare or other travel support; requested after admission. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: At least 15 years old but not yet 19 while the program runs; Requirement: Astrophysics: physics plus precalculus (or calculus without physics); Bacterial Genomics and Cell Biology: biology plus algebra II; Biochemistry: biology plus chemistry plus strong algebra skills

    Selection and application: Selection: SSP describes a holistic, contextual and need-blind admission process with limited capacity. It does not promise admission based on grades, prestige, test scores or ability to pay. Application materials: One recommendation from a math or science educator at your school (a second recommendation is highly preferred)

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    SSP International

    Summer Science Program in Astrophysics

    Five-week residential research program where current high-school juniors observe near-Earth asteroids and compute their orbits in teams of three.

    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
    Albion, Milledgeville, McMinnville, River Falls, Waterville, Bethlehem, Galesburg, MI, GA, OR, WI, ME, PA, IL
    Stipend or pay
    Last year's cycle (2026): Lost-wages stipend (limited): $3,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Minimum age 15; Have completed, or be completing by June for credit and a grade, any level of high school physics and precalculus (calculus if the school offers no physics); self-study does not qualify

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

    Selection: Admission is limited and holistic. SSP reported about 700 participants admitted across every 2026 track, but did not publish Astrophysics application totals or a track-specific acceptance rate.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based fee and travel aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Covers 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students and can include round-trip airfare; requested after admission.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee: $0. Free to apply.; Need-based fee and travel aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Covers 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students and can include round-trip airfare; requested after admission.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: Be at least 15 and not yet 19 during all program dates; Requirement: Have completed, or be completing by June for credit and a grade, any level of high school physics and precalculus (calculus if the school offers no physics); self-study does not qualify

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission is limited and holistic. SSP reported about 700 participants admitted across every 2026 track, but did not publish Astrophysics application totals or a track-specific acceptance rate. Application materials: One recommendation from a math or science educator at your school (a second recommendation is preferred)

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    University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

    Summer Scrubs

    University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix health-career camps. The official page currently describes 2026 sessions for then-current grades 9-11; 2027 dates, eligibility, fees and scholarships are not established.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $250–$500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Phoenix, AZ
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid:
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    Catalog terms: CAAHEC need-based scholarship (full or partial): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply for the scholarship when submitting the program application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: CAAHEC need-based scholarship (full or partial): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply for the scholarship when submitting the program application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Explore Medicine camps are for current 11th graders interested in becoming a physician; The Healthcare Team is for current 9th and 10th graders

    Selection and application: Application materials: Six short essays of about 200 words each; One recommendation from a non-family teacher, counselor or mentor (online form)

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    OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

    Ted R. Lilley CURE Program

    OHSU Knight Cancer Institute's Ted R.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 22, 2026; Ends August 14, 2026; 8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Portland, OR
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: Intern stipend: $4,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16; Oregon high school students; At least one lab science class, preferably biology, and an interest in research

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

    Selection: Competitive holistic review with stated preference for students who have two high-school years remaining and attend Portland-metro public schools. OHSU does not publish applications, cohort size, or acceptance rate on the official page.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Residency: Oregon high school students; Requirement: Open to grades 10–12; Requirement: From a disadvantaged background as defined by the National Institutes of Health; Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA; Requirement: At least one lab science class, preferably biology, and an interest in research; Requirement: Be 16 or older when the program begins in June; Requirement: Preference for students with two years of high school remaining who attend Portland Metro public schools

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive holistic review with stated preference for students who have two high-school years remaining and attend Portland-metro public schools. OHSU does not publish applications, cohort size, or acceptance rate on the official page. Application materials: Essay on career goals, interests, challenges overcome and research interests; Two letters of recommendation, one from a science teacher or research mentor

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    University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    Tennessee Governor's School for the Sciences and Engineering

    Four-week residential STEM program at UT Knoxville for current Tennessee high-school sophomores and juniors; 2027 student applications close November 20, 2026.

    Application deadline
    November 20, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends July 3, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Knoxville, TN
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Must attend a high school in Tennessee (Tennessee residents get highest priority); At least one high school laboratory science course (e.g., biology, chemistry, or physics) and one year of Algebra completed

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

    Selection: Approximately 180 students were selected for 2026 using academic records, recommendations, essays/personal statements, and program fit. Tennessee residents receive highest priority; no acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid: Catalog terms: Full or partial GSSE scholarship (every admitted student): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Full or partial GSSE scholarship (every admitted student): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Must attend a high school in Tennessee (Tennessee residents get highest priority); Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: GPA of 3.5 or higher; Requirement: At least one high school laboratory science course (e.g., biology, chemistry, or physics) and one year of Algebra completed; Requirement: Students may attend only one Tennessee Governor's School during high school

    Selection and application: Selection: Approximately 180 students were selected for 2026 using academic records, recommendations, essays/personal statements, and program fit. Tennessee residents receive highest priority; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: GSSE supplemental form with two short essays; Two teacher recommendations

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    University of Maryland Extended Studies

    Terp Young Scholars

    Three-week UMD pre-college program in which rising grade 10 through graduating grade 12 students earn three transcripted credits on campus or online; 2026 is complete and 2027 is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,420–$1,791; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 13, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    College Park, MD
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 13

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

    Selection: Competitive and space-limited, with applications reviewed first-come, first-served after requirements are met. Early applicants are more likely to receive their first course choice; no overall acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Limited partial scholarships (no award exceeds 30% of the package fee): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Competitive and contingent on available funding.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Limited partial scholarships (no award exceeds 30% of the package fee): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Competitive and contingent on available funding.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 13; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Unweighted academic average of 3.0 or better (a GPA Exception Appeal is possible); Requirement: Graduating seniors are also eligible

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive and space-limited, with applications reviewed first-come, first-served after requirements are met. Early applicants are more likely to receive their first course choice; no overall acceptance rate is published.

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    United States Naval Academy

    U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM

    Selective residential STEM week at the U.S. Naval Academy for current grades 8-10/rising grades 9-11; 2027 sessions and $750 fee are published, but applications open TBD.

    Application deadline
    March 31, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $750 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 7, 2027; Ends June 25, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Annapolis, MD
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–11 (provider uses rising grades)

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

    Selection: USNA describes a selective rolling review based on overall academic, extracurricular, test, and STEM evidence. Current 2027 applicant count, session capacity, and acceptance rate are not published on the admissions page.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–11; Requirement: Strong academic performance and accomplishments inside and outside the classroom; Requirement: Strong interest in science, technology, engineering and math; Requirement: Students attend only the session designated for their grade

    Selection and application: Selection: USNA describes a selective rolling review based on overall academic, extracurricular, test, and STEM evidence. Current 2027 applicant count, session capacity, and acceptance rate are not published on the admissions page. Application materials: Personal statement (1,000 characters)

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    U.S. Space & Rocket Center

    U.S. Space & Rocket Center Student Space Camp Programs

    Three bookable six-day residential programs in Huntsville: Space Camp ages 9–11, Space Academy 12–14 and Advanced Space Academy 15–18, currently starting at $1,799–$1,999.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $1,699–$1,899; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts May 30, 2027; Ends September 3, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Huntsville, AL
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 9–18; Choose the program for your age: Space Camp 9-11, Space Academy 12-14, Advanced Space Academy 15-18

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

    Selection: Standard student programs are purchased first-come, first-served by age and session capacity; they are not merit-selective. Invitation-only Elite and scholarship programs are separate.

    Financial aid:
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    Catalog terms: Space Camp General Scholarships (financial need or academic excellence): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Academic Excellence applicants need a GPA of 3.25 or higher; scholarships do not cover travel to Huntsville or incidentals.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Space Camp General Scholarships (financial need or academic excellence): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Academic Excellence applicants need a GPA of 3.25 or higher; scholarships do not cover travel to Huntsville or incidentals.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 9–18; Requirement: Choose the program for your age: Space Camp 9-11, Space Academy 12-14, Advanced Space Academy 15-18; Requirement: Nine-year-olds must have completed or currently be enrolled in 4th grade

    Selection and application: Selection: Standard student programs are purchased first-come, first-served by age and session capacity; they are not merit-selective. Invitation-only Elite and scholarship programs are separate.

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    UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program

    UC Berkeley ATDP Secondary Division

    Rigorous four- to six-week UC Berkeley or live-online courses for current grades 7-11; the 2026 session ended July 31 and 2027 is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $790–$1,320; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 22, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 4–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Berkeley, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 7–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

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

    Selection: Applications are reviewed on academic preparation, materials and course fit as they become complete. Classes generally cap at 20-24 students; returning students receive early priority but are not guaranteed admission or first-choice placement.

    Financial aid:
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    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid (up to 100% of base tuition): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Open to Bay Area students completing grades K-10 and returning 11th graders; does not cover transportation, textbooks, supplies or program fees; not available to extended-deadline applicants.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 nonrefundable application fee: $60–$90. $60 for domestic students; $90 for students attending school outside the US.; Need-based financial aid (up to 100% of base tuition): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Open to Bay Area students completing grades K-10 and returning 11th graders; does not cover transportation, textbooks, supplies or program fees; not available to extended-deadline applicants.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 7–11 when applying; Requirement: Some courses have academic prerequisites; Requirement: Current 6th graders who attended ATDP before may apply for a small selection of courses with a very strong application

    Selection and application: Selection: Applications are reviewed on academic preparation, materials and course fit as they become complete. Classes generally cap at 20-24 students; returning students receive early priority but are not guaranteed admission or first-choice placement. Application materials: Academic product or essay (at least 500 words)

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    University of Miami

    UMiami Summer Scholars Program

    The University of Miami’s Summer Scholars programme is a three-week, six-credit experience for current high-school sophomores and juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA.

    Application deadline
    December 31, 2026 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2027; Ends July 15, 2027; 3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Coral Gables, FL
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Vista Scholarship (domestic low-income Summer Scholars applicants): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not available to international students.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Nonrefundable application fee: $75; Vista Scholarship (domestic low-income Summer Scholars applicants): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not available to international students.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Requirement: English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) for non-native English speakers

    Selection and application: Application materials: Two personal essays (300-600 words each); Teacher recommendation; School counselor recommendation

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