Summer 2027 · High school

STEM summer programs for high school students in 2027

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  1. U.S. Space & Rocket Center

    U.S. Space & Rocket Center Student Space Camp ProgramsRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $1,699–$1,899
    Financial aid
    Space Camp General Scholarships (financial need or academic excellence). Academic Excellence applicants need a GPA of 3.25 or higher; scholarships do not cover travel to Huntsville or incidentals.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Space Camp General Scholarships (financial need or academic excellence). Academic Excellence applicants need a GPA of 3.25 or higher; scholarships do not cover travel to Huntsville or incidentals.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Not published
    Additional eligibility
    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
    Session dates or duration
    Starts May 30, 2027; Ends September 3, 2027; 1 week
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Huntsville, AL
    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.
    Official sources
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  2. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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    Application deadline
    April 19, 2027
    Cost
    $2,750
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee: $0; Deposit to reserve a spot: $100. Due once the application is approved; Suggested spending money: $100–$150
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 10–11
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grades 10–11; Requirement: Open in the summer after sophomore or junior year (students finishing grade 10 or 11); Requirement: One year of chemistry or physics
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 7, 2027; Ends July 22, 2027
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Terre Haute, IN
    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: Recommendation from a counselor or teacher
    Official sources
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  3. MIT Women's Technology Program

    MIT Women's Technology Program — Mechanical EngineeringRemove
    Application deadline
    December 21, 2026
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    Additional hardship aid for admitted students. Admitted students may also ask for help with transportation to and from Boston.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    WTP application: $0; Additional hardship aid for admitted students. Admitted students may also ask for help with transportation to and from Boston.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    Residency: US; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: Permanent family home address in the U.S. year round; Requirement: Taking the most advanced math and science classes available at the applicant's grade level; Requirement: No prior coursework or summer programs in the WTP curriculum; Requirement: Able to attend all required activities for the full four weeks
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 26, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 4 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Cambridge, MA
    Selection and application
    Selection: Up to 20 WTP-ME students are selected. WTP reports 320 applications for 20 places in 2024 and typically more than 300 highly qualified applicants. Application materials: Three personal essays
    Official sources
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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.

    Cost
    $1,100
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jul 5–24, 2026 · 1 week(2026)
    Where
    In person · Milwaukee, WI
    STEMResidential
    Requirements and sources

    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

    Selection and application: Selection: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.

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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.

    Cost
    $1,420–$1,791(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 13–31, 2026 · 3 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · College Park, MD
    Day programPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Limited partial scholarships (no award exceeds 30% of the package fee). Competitive and contingent on available funding.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Limited partial scholarships (no award exceeds 30% of the package fee). Competitive and contingent on available funding.

    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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  • 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.

    Cost
    $790–$1,320(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 7–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 22 – Jul 31, 2026 · 4⁠–⁠6 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Berkeley, CA
    STEMDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based financial aid (up to 100% of base tuition). 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.

    Costs beyond tuition: 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). 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.

    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 Chicago Department of Mathematics

    University of Chicago Young Scholars Program - Summer Program

    Selective four-week Chicago day camp for students entering grades 7-12, with faculty math classes and undergraduate-led problem groups; 2026 fees were $250-$1,000 by income.

    Cost
    $250–$1,000
    Who can apply
    Grades 7–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 29 – Jul 24, 2026 · 4 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Chicago, IL
    STEMDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Financial assistance and scholarships. Ability to pay does not affect admission.

    Costs beyond tuition: Financial assistance and scholarships. Ability to pay does not affect admission.

    Requirements: Residency: Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and Northwest Indiana; Requirement: Open to rising grades 7–12

    Selection and application: Selection: The University describes the four-week summer camp as significantly selective. It seeks enthusiastic and talented students with strong school performance, math-competition interest, or sustained mathematical curiosity. Applicant totals, seats by cohort, selection rate, rubric, and late-application capacity are not published. Application materials: Short essay; Recommendation letter from the current math teacher

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  • University of Texas at Dallas Computer Science K-12 Outreach

    UT Dallas CS High School Summer Research Program

    Eight-week advanced CS programme with selective in-person labs, $900-$1,000 hybrid research workshops and a $2,000 full-day AI track.

    Cost
    $900–$2,000(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jun 8 – Jul 31, 2026 · 8 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Richardson, TX
    STEMDay programResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Low-income family discount. Discounted fees for low-income families; 50% off the AI workshop with documentation.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Low-income family discount. Discounted fees for low-income families; 50% off the AI workshop with documentation; Cancellation fee (labs and workshops): $100; AI Workshop cancellation fee: $50

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Advanced, highly motivated high school students; ideally students finishing 10th and 11th grade; Requirement: In-person attendance, lab internships and the Deep-dive AI Workshop are limited to students age 15 or older by the start date; younger students attend workshops virtually; Requirement: Lab internships expect good background knowledge in the chosen research area; Requirement: Deep-dive AI Workshop requires familiarity with Python programming and high school level math

    Selection and application: Selection: Lab placements are described as extremely selective with decisions managed by individual labs. Workshop capacity and overall application/admission totals are not published.

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  • University of Washington College of Engineering

    UW Engineering Academy

    Free one-week introductory UW Seattle engineering program for eligible greater-Seattle sophomores and juniors; 2027 applications open in March.

    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11
    Program dates
    Jul 20–24, 2026 · 1 week(2026)
    Where
    In person · Seattle, WA
    STEMDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: Attend high school in the greater Seattle area (WA); Requirement: Open to grades 10–11; Requirement: Must be a high school sophomore (10th grade) or junior (11th grade) during the school year before the program (2025-2026 for the 2026 program); Requirement: Must attend high school in the greater Seattle area; Requirement: Must provide own transportation to and from the UW Seattle campus on program dates

    Selection and application: Selection: Application-based introductory program prioritizing students with limited prior engineering access. UW publishes no 2027 capacity, applicant count, acceptance rate, or score weights.

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  • Waksman Institute of Microbiology, Rutgers University

    Waksman Institute Summer Experience (WISE)

    Rutgers WISE offers two-week molecular-biology and bioinformatics research.

    Cost
    $600–$2,200(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12
    Program dates
    2 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Piscataway, NJ
    STEMDay programResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 10–12; Requirement: In 10th, 11th or 12th grade in September 2027; Requirement: Completed a high school level biology course

    Selection and application: Application materials: 200-word personal statement about your interest in science

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  • Wentworth Institute of Technology

    Wentworth ImpactLab Pre-College Program

    Wentworth ImpactLab is a residential, hands-on programme in Boston for students entering grades 11 or 12, including international applicants.

    Cost
    $3,995–$6,990
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 11 – Aug 6, 2027 · 2⁠–⁠4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Boston, MA
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Partial tuition-assistance scholarships. Limited; based on financial need, academic achievement, promise and available funds; considered only after acceptance.

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee: $0; Partial tuition-assistance scholarships. Limited; based on financial need, academic achievement, promise and available funds; considered only after acceptance.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Proof of English proficiency may be required for students whose first language is not English or who attend a non-English-speaking school outside the United States

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  • Worcester Polytech Institute

    WPI Summer Programs

    WPI offers several in-person pre-college programs in Worcester, Massachusetts.

    Cost
    $555–$12,995
    Who can apply
    Grades 6–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 28 – Jul 30, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠5 weeks
    Where
    In person · Worcester, MA
    STEMPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based tuition assistance (Launch and Frontiers). Limited funds for domestic Launch and Frontiers students with demonstrated financial need; the maximum award covers up to 50% of the program cost.

    Costs beyond tuition: Frontiers application: $0; Summit application fee: $50; Need-based tuition assistance (Launch and Frontiers). Limited funds for domestic Launch and Frontiers students with demonstrated financial need; the maximum award covers up to 50% of the program cost.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 6–12

    Selection and application: Application materials: One letter of recommendation from a teacher or high school educator (Summit)

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  • Yale University Office of New Haven Affairs

    Yale Pathways to Science Summer Scholars

    Yale's free two-week Summer Scholars intensive serves current Pathways Scholars entering grades 10-12; Summer 2026 is complete and 2027 is unannounced.

    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12
    Program dates
    Jul 5–16, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · New Haven, CT
    STEMResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: Students in New Haven, West Haven, or Orange/Amity public schools (Yale Pathways Scholars); Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Must currently be a Yale Pathways Scholar in grades 9–11

    Selection and application: Selection: Selective among eligible existing Pathways Scholars; workshop classes have 16 or fewer students and residential places are capped separately. Application materials: Online application with two short essays and one long essay; One teacher recommendation

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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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  • ASM Materials Education Foundation

    ASM Materials Camps - Students

    ASM's free, site-specific hands-on camps serve high-school juniors and seniors; all dated 2026 camps are past, deadlines vary locally, and 2027 is unannounced.

    Cost
    Free(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12
    Program dates
    0⁠–⁠1 weeks
    Where
    In person
    STEM
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Eisenman hotel lodging: $0. Included for the completed 2026 Eisenman camp; other sites and future cycles must be checked separately; Eisenman meals: $0. Included for the completed 2026 Eisenman camp.

    Requirements: Residency: Site-specific; the 2026 schedule included United States and international hosts; Requirement: Be entering high-school grade 11 or 12 for the flagship Eisenman camp; Requirement: Show strong ability or aptitude in mathematics and science; Requirement: Meet the chosen host site's current application and attendance rules

    Selection and application: Selection: Space is limited and host-specific. Eisenman reviews a transcript, recommendations, and personal essay; other locations may use different selection methods. Application materials: For 2026 Eisenman: no more than two recommendation letters; For 2026 Eisenman: personal essay of at least 100 words explaining fit and expected college, major, and career plans if known

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