Summer 2027 For high school students

STEM summer programs for high school students in 2027

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Program factsPROMYS at Boston UniversityRemoveNYU GSTEM Summer Research ProgramRemoveComputer Science and Informatics Research Experience (CSIRE)Remove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
CostUnconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $5,750; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $3,900; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Free for U.S. families with adjusted gross income under $80,000; need-based aid up to full cost: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Aid for international students is decided case by case.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): GSTEM need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Applies toward the program cost only.; Winston Data Scholarship (full program cost): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requires a separate data science essay; recipients take a weekly data science class.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): Free for U.S. families with adjusted gross income under $80,000; need-based aid up to full cost: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Aid for international students is decided case by case.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Optional six-week housing with meal plan: $3,966. Need-based aid does not cover housing.; NYU application fee: $50. Fee waivers are available.; GSTEM need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Applies toward the program cost only.; Winston Data Scholarship (full program cost): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Requires a separate data science essay; recipients take a weekly data science class.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteGrade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higherGrades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site
Additional eligibilityAges 14–18; Requirement: Open to grades 10–12; Requirement: Have completed 9th grade (or its equivalent) by the first day of the program; Requirement: Not yet enrolled as a full-time college or university student; Requirement: Graduating seniors may attend in the summer between high school and college or during a gap yearCitizenship: U.S. citizens (living anywhere); Citizenship: Non-citizens in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: High aptitude in STEM; Requirement: Available for every day of the six-week program and not enrolled in another program at the same timeMinimum age 14; Residency: US; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Must be 14 or older by the start of the program; Requirement: Good programming skills (Python, Java, C/C++ or other) and an understanding of computer science fundamentals; Requirement: Must be currently studying and residing in the United States; Requirement: Able to commit to the full commuter or virtual program schedule
Session dates or durationStarts June 27, 2027; Ends August 7, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)Starts June 28, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 29, 2026; 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn personIn person / Online
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationBoston, MANew York, NYStony Brook, NY
Selection and applicationSelection: About 80 high-school students are selected through demonstrated mathematical thinking in the problem set, academic context, recommendation, transcript, and short answers. PROMYS does not publish the current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: One letter of recommendationSelection: GSTEM admits 40 current juniors. Review is competitive and considers academic work, essays, STEM activities, and one recommendation. Application materials: Four essays; One letter of recommendation from a teacher, advisor or counselorSelection: Mentors evaluate application strength and fit to limited project capacity; each accepted student receives a mentor assignment with the offer. Application materials: Essay (maximum 2 pages) on a computing or data analytics interest, programming skills and past projects; Teacher recommendation letter (science, math or computer science)
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    Weizmann Institute of Science and Davidson Institute of Science Education

    Dr. Bessie F. Lawrence International Summer Science Institute

    A month-long international research institute for approximately 80 outstanding high-school graduates ages 18-20 at the Weizmann Institute in Israel.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
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    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Rehovot, Weizmann Institute campus; Judean Desert and Negev field school
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 18–20

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Described by Weizmann as prestigious and intended for approximately 80 highly talented students worldwide; current acceptance rate is not published.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 18–20

    Selection and application: Selection: Described by Weizmann as prestigious and intended for approximately 80 highly talented students worldwide; current acceptance rate is not published. Application materials: Historical applications have requested academic and science background, research interests, essays, transcript, recommendations, photograph, English proficiency, and medical or travel forms; confirm every item against the next application

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    Dakota State University

    DSU Cyber Camp for High Schoolers

    Dakota State University’s residential Cyber Camp for High Schoolers runs June 6–11, 2027 in Madison, South Dakota.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $250 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends June 11, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Madison, SD
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    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 10–12

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science

    Engineering Summer Academy at Penn

    Selective three-week residential Penn engineering academy for high-school students age 15+; Summer 2027 final applications close February 17.

    Application deadline
    February 17, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $9,500 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 3 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Philadelphia, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Minimum age 15

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

    Selection: Very selective holistic review of academic interests, abilities, achievement, peer contribution, and potential benefit. Penn publishes no current applicant count or acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Limited need-based program fee assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. U.S. citizens and permanent residents only; requested at the end of the application. (2027 cycle)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Non-refundable application fee: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; Non-refundable enrollment deposit: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Due at the time of enrollment and counted toward the program fee.; Limited need-based program fee assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. U.S. citizens and permanent residents only; requested at the end of the application. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent, with a preference for strong math and science performance; Requirement: Non-native English speakers need an English proficiency test score unless they attended an English-medium school for two or more years

    Selection and application: Selection: Very selective holistic review of academic interests, abilities, achievement, peer contribution, and potential benefit. Penn publishes no current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Essay (two-page limit); One or two letters of recommendation, at least one from a STEM teacher

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    City of Hope

    Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

    Ten-week City of Hope biomedical-research internship for high-school and undergraduate students; the 2027 application opens November 2, 2026 and closes February 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

    Application deadline
    February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 1, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 10 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Duarte, CA
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: Stipend paid at the end of the program (most students): $4,500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 and first-year college; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Minimum age 16; US citizen; US permanent resident; Completed high school courses in chemistry and biology

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

    Selection: Selection is based on potential to benefit from a biomedical research experience and mentor/lab fit. No official current acceptance rate or seat count is published in the official pages.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to grades 9–13; Requirement: Completed high school courses in chemistry and biology; Requirement: Available full-time for the entire program with no time off

    Selection and application: Selection: Selection is based on potential to benefit from a biomedical research experience and mentor/lab fit. No official current acceptance rate or seat count is published in the official pages. Application materials: Brief statement on why you wish to do research; Optional transcripts, letters of recommendation and resume

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    Euler Circle

    Euler Circle Summer Classes

    Euler Circle offers advanced mathematics classes for students who have not normally completed high school.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Live online classes scheduled in Pacific time
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Up to grade 12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    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.

    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 up to 12; Requirement: Mathematical maturity of an advanced high-school student

    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.

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    Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering

    Explore Engineering Innovation (EEI) Online

    Five-week synchronous Johns Hopkins college-level engineering course with daily live classes, hands-on shipped lab kit, about 28 hours/week, and three credits.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $3,900; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 5–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Worldwide synchronous participation, subject to Eastern Time attendance and lab-kit shipping/customs feasibility
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Completed Algebra II; Completed a course covering trigonometric functions; Completed a full year of high school chemistry and/or physics with a lab (or a 4 or 5 on AP Chemistry or AP Physics 1)

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

    Selection: Completed applications are academically reviewed. Rising juniors and seniors are typical, talented rising sophomores may be considered, and older students receive priority when space is limited. Programs can fill before final deadlines; no acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based scholarships for online and commuter students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Non-refundable application fee: $60. A fee waiver can be requested.; Lab kit fee (estimated, plus taxes and shipping): $265. International students may incur customs fees.; Need-based scholarships for online and commuter students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: As and Bs in high school math and science classes; Requirement: Completed Algebra II; Requirement: Completed a course covering trigonometric functions; Requirement: Completed a full year of high school chemistry and/or physics with a lab (or a 4 or 5 on AP Chemistry or AP Physics 1); Requirement: Recent high school graduates may attend the summer before college

    Selection and application: Selection: Completed applications are academically reviewed. Rising juniors and seniors are typical, talented rising sophomores may be considered, and older students receive priority when space is limited. Programs can fill before final deadlines; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: One brief required essay and one brief optional essay; Teacher recommendation

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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.

    Application deadline
    March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 12, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    IL
    Stipend or pay
    Weekly salary: $500 (2027 cycle)

    Eligibility: Grade 12 and first-year college; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    US citizen; IL

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

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

    Full eligibility 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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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP)

    Eight-week paid Seattle biomedical internship for Greater Seattle rising seniors age 16+; 2026 ended and 2027 details arrive in November.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: 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
    Seattle, WA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Minimum age 16; Must currently live in Greater Seattle or surrounding areas (no out-of-state or international students); At least 16 years old by the start of the program

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

    Selection: Fred Hutch calls SHIP highly competitive and uses applicant materials, two recommendations, and Zoom interviews; applicant volume, cohort size, acceptance rate, and detailed rubric are not published.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Free ORCA transit card for commuting in greater Seattle: $0; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Residency: Must currently live in Greater Seattle or surrounding areas (no out-of-state or international students); Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: At least 16 years old by the start of the program; Requirement: Completed the equivalent of 11th grade but not yet graduated from high school; Requirement: Strong scientific interest and academic background; Requirement: Available for the entire eight-week program in Seattle

    Selection and application: Selection: Fred Hutch calls SHIP highly competitive and uses applicant materials, two recommendations, and Zoom interviews; applicant volume, cohort size, acceptance rate, and detailed rubric are not published. Application materials: Online application with short-response essays (200 words each); Two recommendations submitted on the program's online form; Zoom interview with the selection committee

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    Stony Brook

    Garcia SUMMER at Stony Brook

    Garcia is an in-person materials and polymer research program at Stony Brook University. The official pages describe the completed June 24–August 7, 2026 session; no 2027 dates, application deadline or updated terms are established. Students could commute or arrange optional housing.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $4,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 24, 2026; Ends August 7, 2026; 7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Stony Brook, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16; At least 16 years old on or before July 4 of the program year, with no exceptions; At least three of English, Chemistry, Mathematics/Calculus, Physics and Biology

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

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Non-refundable registration fee: $50. Payable by check or wire transfer with the application.; Student Health Services fee (flat), listed with the room package: $66; Optional prepaid meal plan: $600. Refill-as-you-go is also possible.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: At least 16 years old on or before July 4 of the program year, with no exceptions; Requirement: Unweighted GPA of 95/100 (3.8/4.0); Requirement: Standardized test scores (PSAT/SAT/ACT/AP/IB/Regents) at or above the 60th percentile; Requirement: At least three of English, Chemistry, Mathematics/Calculus, Physics and Biology; Requirement: International students must already hold documents to be legally present in the US for the program; no visa support

    Selection and application: Application materials: Three letters of recommendation, one from a science teacher, submitted by the writers

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    Stony Brook University Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces

    Garcia Summer Research Program for High School Students

    Intensive in-person seven-week research program at Stony Brook; Summer 2026 is closed, and no official 2027 application deadline has been announced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $4,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 24, 2026; Ends August 7, 2026; 7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Stony Brook, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16; At least 16 years old on or before July 4 of the program year, with no exceptions; At least three of English, Chemistry, Mathematics/Calculus, Physics and Biology

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

    Selection: Non-rolling review after the deadline using demanding age, GPA, test, coursework, transcript, recommendation, leadership, and application criteria.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Non-refundable registration fee: $50. Payable by check or wire transfer with the application.; Student Health Services fee (flat), listed with the room package: $66; Optional prepaid meal plan: $600. Refill-as-you-go is also possible.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: At least 16 years old on or before July 4 of the program year, with no exceptions; Requirement: Unweighted GPA of 95/100 (3.8/4.0); Requirement: Standardized test scores (PSAT/SAT/ACT/AP/IB/Regents) at or above the 60th percentile; Requirement: At least three of English, Chemistry, Mathematics/Calculus, Physics and Biology; Requirement: International students must already hold documents to be legally present in the US for the program; no visa support

    Selection and application: Selection: Non-rolling review after the deadline using demanding age, GPA, test, coursework, transcript, recommendation, leadership, and application criteria. Application materials: Three letters of recommendation, one from a science teacher, submitted by the writers

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    Georgia Tech CEISMC

    Georgia Tech CEISMC Summer P.E.A.K.S.

    Georgia Tech’s CEISMC Summer PEAKS offers one- to two-week STEAM day programmes on the Atlanta campus.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $400–$550; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1–2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: Need-based tiered scholarship (25%, 50% or 75%): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Based on free/reduced lunch or Pell Grant eligibility; Georgia residents; one scholarship per student per summer.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Need-based tiered scholarship (25%, 50% or 75%): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Based on free/reduced lunch or Pell Grant eligibility; Georgia residents; one scholarship per student per summer.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Purdue University Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute

    GER²I Summer Residential — PULSAR

    Purdue’s GER²I PULSAR serves current grades 9–12. The published 2026 two-week fee was $2,990 plus a $100 application fee; 2027 terms are unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $2,990; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 28, 2026; Ends July 25, 2026; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    West Lafayette, IN
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Selection: The 2026 application documented gifted/talent indicators and course placement depended on eligibility and availability. Confirm the next-cycle process; no acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid: Catalog terms: Partial need-based scholarships (limited): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Application fee: $100. Refunded only if the student is not accepted; Optional Saturday field trip: $100; Partial need-based scholarships (limited): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying

    Selection and application: Selection: The 2026 application documented gifted/talent indicators and course placement depended on eligibility and availability. Confirm the next-cycle process; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Historical 2026 instructions: One-to-two-page motivation essay or alternative media statement for new students; Historical 2026 instructions: Exactly two qualifying documents from transcript, IQ testing, achievement testing, teacher/mentor recommendation or talent-involvement documentation

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