Summer 2027 For high school students

STEM summer programs for high school students in 2027

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Program factsPREFACERemoveUT Knoxville HITES12RemoveUMiami Summer Scholars ProgramRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteFebruary 9, 2027 (2027 cycle)December 31, 2026 (2027 cycle)
CostLast year's cycle (2026): $4,750; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Need-based partial scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requested within the online application; does not affect the admission decision.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Vista Scholarship (domestic low-income Summer Scholars applicants): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Not available to international students.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): Need-based partial scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requested within the online application; does not affect the admission decision.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Processing fee (paid upon selection): $100; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog 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
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grade 12 (provider uses rising grades)Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
Additional eligibilityCitizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Strong understanding of EnglishRequirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: Must be a rising senior by summer 2027; Requirement: Must be enrolled in or have completed Algebra II or Integrated Math and Geometry; Requirement: Minimum official ACT math score of 25 (SAT math 590)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
Session dates or durationLast year's cycle (2026): Starts July 19, 2026; Ends August 1, 2026; 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteStarts July 11, 2027; Ends July 16, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)Starts June 28, 2027; Ends July 15, 2027; 3 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 siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationTroy, NYKnoxville, TNCoral Gables, FL
Selection and applicationApplication materials: Essay; RecommendationsApplication materials: Two teacher recommendations (math and science); Optional STEM teacher recommendation; Video essayApplication materials: Two personal essays (300-600 words each); Teacher recommendation; School counselor recommendation
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    Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University

    Youth Engaged in Science (YES)

    A seven-week, 35-hour-per-week mentored cancer-research experience for Cleveland-area high-school students, with a USD 2,500 stipend; Summer 2027 applications are not yet posted.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Cleveland, OH
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: YES completion stipend: $2,500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 14; At least 14 years old before research activities begin

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

    Selection: Selection is required, but the current page does not publish cohort size, applicant count, or acceptance rate.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 14; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Attend a Cleveland-area high school; Requirement: GPA of 3.0 or higher; Requirement: At least 14 years old before research activities begin

    Selection and application: Selection: Selection is required, but the current page does not publish cohort size, applicant count, or acceptance rate.

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    Child Mind Institute

    Youth Mental Health Academy

    Paid 10-month hybrid mental-health career program for eligible Los Angeles County students ages 15-18; the 2026-27 application is closed and this cohort has no second-summer internship.

    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 July 23, 2026; 5 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles County
    Stipend or pay
    Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 Summer Academy project-based-learning stipend: $0–$1,750; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 15–18

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

    Selection: The program has eligibility and cohort-capacity constraints, but the current source does not publish applicant count, cohort size, selection rubric, or acceptance rate.

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

    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher; Requirement: Strong interest in mental health

    Selection and application: Selection: The program has eligibility and cohort-capacity constraints, but the current source does not publish applicant count, cohort size, selection rubric, or acceptance rate.

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