Summer 2027 For high school students

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Program factsAdelphi Summer Pre-College ProgramRemoveNYU GSTEM Summer Research ProgramRemovePenn SAS Summer AcademiesRemove
Application deadlineJune 4, 2027 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
CostLast year's cycle (2026): $3,500–$4,500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $5,750; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): $6,700–$10,050; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidLast year's cycle (2026): Grace Pilcer Pre-College Scholars need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Up to full tuition; priority to rising seniors facing barriers and first-generation students; apply after acceptance to a course. 2027 application link expected late fall 2026.; 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 siteLast year's cycle (2026): Scholarship for School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsLast year's cycle (2026): Non-refundable application fee: $40. Due when the application is submitted.; Program deposit: $400. 2026 rate; encouraged within two weeks of acceptance.; Grace Pilcer Pre-College Scholars need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Up to full tuition; priority to rising seniors facing barriers and first-generation students; apply after acceptance to a course. 2027 application link expected late fall 2026.; 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 siteLast year's cycle (2026): Non-refundable application fee: $100; Non-refundable enrollment deposit (part of the total program fee): $1,500; Scholarship for School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higherGrades 9–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
Additional eligibilityRequirement: Open to rising grades 10–12Citizenship: 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 timeRequirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Successful applicants should have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA; Requirement: Some academies require specific prerequisite courses
Session dates or durationCatalog terms: 3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteStarts June 28, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 11, 2026; Ends August 1, 2026; 2–3 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationGarden City, NYNew York, NYPhiladelphia, PA
Selection and applicationUnconfirmed — check official siteSelection: 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: Rolling holistic admission until individual academies fill; Penn publishes no acceptance rate. Application materials: Application essays (each up to 400 words), plus an extra essay for non-native English speakers; One letter of recommendation on the recommender's official letterhead
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    • STEM

    Penn State Eberly College of Science

    Penn State Science-U STEM Camps

    Hands-on Penn State University Park STEM day-camp family for ages 7-17, with selected residential options and financial aid.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $335–$875; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    University Park, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 7–17; Each camp has its own age band, based on the camper's age on the first day of that camp

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Most camps registered until capacity and many reached full or waitlist status. Biotech and named scholarships used additional application review; acceptance rates are not published.

    Financial aid:
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    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awarded first-come, first-served after registration until funds run out; one camp per child each summer; extended care is not covered.; Merit-based STEM scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Require a student application and a teacher recommendation.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awarded first-come, first-served after registration until funds run out; one camp per child each summer; extended care is not covered.; Merit-based STEM scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Require a student application and a teacher recommendation.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 7–17; Requirement: Each camp has its own age band, based on the camper's age on the first day of that camp

    Selection and application: Selection: Most camps registered until capacity and many reached full or waitlist status. Biotech and named scholarships used additional application review; acceptance rates are not published. Application materials: For merit scholarships: scholarship-specific student work and teacher recommendation

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    Carnegie Mellon University Mellon College of Science

    Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences

    Five-week residential STEM programme at Carnegie Mellon for Pennsylvania students completing junior year; the 2027 session runs June 27-July 31 and all student and reference materials are due January 31 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

    Application deadline
    January 31, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 27, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 5 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 12 (provider uses rising grades)

    PA

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

    Selection: PGSS describes a statewide application and admission process but the current official pages publish neither cohort size, applicant count nor acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Housing: $0; Meals: $0; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: PA; Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: Must have completed junior year immediately before the program

    Selection and application: Selection: PGSS describes a statewide application and admission process but the current official pages publish neither cohort size, applicant count nor acceptance rate. Application materials: Narrative essay introducing yourself and why you want to attend PGSS; Topical essay on a significant influence on your interest in science or an achievement; Two teacher recommendations from different PGSS core subjects; School counselor recommendation

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    The Perlman Music Program

    Perlman Music Program Summer Music School

    Seven-week 2027 Shelter Island residency for 30-35 violin, viola, and cello students ages 12-18; tuition is $8,200 with need-based aid.

    Application deadline
    January 5, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $8,500 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 26, 2027; Ends August 16, 2027; 7 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Shelter Island Heights, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 12–18

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

    Selection: Admission is based solely on audition-video talent. The level and applicant pool are highly competitive, and only 30-35 students attend; PMP does not publish applicant volume or acceptance rate.

    Financial aid: Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Submit the financial aid application together with the application for study. (2027 cycle)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Nonrefundable application fee: $80–$105. $80 when submitted one month before the deadline; $105 by the deadline.; Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Submit the financial aid application together with the application for study. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 12–18; Requirement: Must study violin, viola or cello; students who play several instruments choose one focus before applying

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission is based solely on audition-video talent. The level and applicant pool are highly competitive, and only 30-35 students attend; PMP does not publish applicant volume or acceptance rate.

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    Phillips Exeter Academy

    Phillips Exeter Academy Summer

    Exeter Summer at Phillips Exeter Academy offers academic study, discussion-based classes and recreation in Exeter, New Hampshire.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $8,250–$11,850 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 5, 2027; Ends August 5, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Exeter, NH
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 7–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    Ages 13–18

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid:
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    Catalog terms: Need-based financial aid (U.S. applicants only): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited and competitive; not available to international applicants or to students who received Exeter Summer aid before.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Application fee: $100; Need-based financial aid (U.S. applicants only): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited and competitive; not available to international applicants or to students who received Exeter Summer aid before.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 13–18; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 7–12 when applying; Requirement: Must attend the entire length of the program; Requirement: Non-native English speakers with fewer than five years of primary-language instruction in English need a TOEFL iBT score of 100 or higher

    Selection and application: Application materials: One- to two-page personal essay; School official recommendation (with attendance information and a grade report); English teacher recommendation; Math or science teacher recommendation

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    The Ohio State University Department of Philosophy

    Philosophy and Critical Thinking (PACT) Summer Camp

    Ohio State PACT introduces high school students to philosophy and critical thinking. The official page describes two closed 2026 in-person sessions; future dates, tuition and entry requirements are not established.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Columbus, OH
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Financial aid: Catalog terms: Need-based full-tuition scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Need-based full-tuition scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    • Research

    Pioneer Academics

    Pioneer Research Institute

    Accredited online undergraduate-level research program for grades 9-12 worldwide, pairing small-group seminars with one-to-one professor mentorship and an original paper; 2027 applications are open and tuition is $7,465.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $7,465; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 10 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Online and available to high-school students worldwide
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Selection: Pioneer uses holistic review of academic history, essays, interests, school materials, a video interview, and proctored timed writing. Decisions generally take six to eight weeks and may be admit, conditional, waitlist, or deny. The official pages publish no acceptance rate or automatic GPA/test threshold, and placement capacity varies by discipline.

    Financial aid:
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    Catalog terms: Need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited; only where family financial need can be reliably verified, including through partner schools and non-profit organizations.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited; only where family financial need can be reliably verified, including through partner schools and non-profit organizations.; Full-scholarship deposit (refunded after completing the program): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Must demonstrate academic excellence and proficiency in English

    Selection and application: Selection: Pioneer uses holistic review of academic history, essays, interests, school materials, a video interview, and proctored timed writing. Decisions generally take six to eight weeks and may be admit, conditional, waitlist, or deny. The official pages publish no acceptance rate or automatic GPA/test threshold, and placement capacity varies by discipline. Application materials: Short essays on each interest area; Long essay; Video interview and proctored timed writing test (if selected to advance)

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    • Pre-college

    Pratt Institute

    Pratt Summer PreCollege Intensive

    Pratt’s summer art and design intensive plans to open applications in November 2026. Published 2027 milestones include February 1 scholarships, April 1 international applications, April 25 deposits and May 31 full payment. A $65 application fee and $600 deposit apply; full tuition, session dates and the domestic deadline are unconfirmed.

    Application deadline
    April 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 6, 2027; Ends July 31, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Brooklyn, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 15–18; US citizen; US permanent resident; International student with an F-1 visa

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

    Selection: Capacity-limited application review emphasizing maturity, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn; no acceptance rate is published.

    Financial aid:
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    Catalog terms: Pratt PreCollege full-ride scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited number; awarded on financial need, creative promise and potential; typically to households earning under $60,000.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Non-refundable application fee: $65; Non-refundable program deposit: $600. Paid after acceptance; secures the student's place and class choices.; Course supplies: $300–$500. Depends on the courses selected.; Pratt PreCollege full-ride scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Limited number; awarded on financial need, creative promise and potential; typically to households earning under $60,000.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 15–18; Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Citizenship: International student with an F-1 visa; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Must turn 16 on or before December 31, 2027

    Selection and application: Selection: Capacity-limited application review emphasizing maturity, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Personal statement (250 words or less); Scholarship applicants: two samples of creative work, one recommendation and a letter of hardship

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    • STEM

    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    PREFACE

    RPI PREFACE provides engineering-design projects with faculty and industry mentors.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $4,750; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 19, 2026; Ends August 1, 2026; 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Troy, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    US citizen; US permanent resident

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last 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 site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last 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 site

    Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Strong understanding of English

    Selection and application: Application materials: Essay; Recommendations

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    • Internship

    Skills for Rhode Island's Future / PrepareRI

    PrepareRI High School Internship Program

    Completed free 2026 seven-week paid work-readiness and employer internship program for eligible Rhode Island public-school juniors, paying $17/hour and up to approximately $4,700; no 2027 cycle is posted.

    Application deadline
    January 13, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Rhode Island statewide; employer-specific placement
    Stipend or pay
    Internship wages ($17.00 per hour, up to 30 hours per week): Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)

    Eligibility: Grade 11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Selection: There were no academic or attendance limitations for basic 2026 eligibility, but students were selected and matched based on qualifications, fit, preparedness, and skill. No application count, acceptance rate, match rate, or guaranteed placement is published.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grade 11; Requirement: Must attend a public or charter high school in Rhode Island

    Selection and application: Selection: There were no academic or attendance limitations for basic 2026 eligibility, but students were selected and matched based on qualifications, fit, preparedness, and skill. No application count, acceptance rate, match rate, or guaranteed placement is published. Application materials: SkillsRI interview and any employer interview requested for advancement

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    Princeton University

    Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP)

    Free year-long journalism and college-advising program for high-achieving, limited-income U.S.-based juniors, combining summer online classes with a 10-day Princeton residential newsroom intensive.

    Application deadline
    January 25, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 48–60 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    Princeton, NJ
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    US; Must meet at least one limited-income condition: combined parent/guardian income (plus child support) of $65,000 or less, eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, or eligibility for an SAT or ACT fee waiver

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

    Selection: Three-round national selection for academically strong, limited-income juniors; acceptance rate is not published.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Princeton campus housing (residential portion): $0; Meals (residential portion): $0; Transportation for the in-person portion: $0; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: US; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: Must be enrolled full-time as a high school junior in the year of application; Requirement: Minimum unweighted GPA equivalent to 3.5 out of 4.0; Requirement: Must meet at least one limited-income condition: combined parent/guardian income (plus child support) of $65,000 or less, eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, or eligibility for an SAT or ACT fee waiver; Requirement: Must have a permanent U.S. address and intend to attend college in the U.S.; students living and studying abroad and international students on B, F, J or M visas are not eligible

    Selection and application: Selection: Three-round national selection for academically strong, limited-income juniors; acceptance rate is not published. Application materials: One recommendation from a core class teacher; Finalists: video interview

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    • STEM

    PROMYS Foundation / Boston University

    PROMYS at Boston University

    Selective six-week residential proof-based mathematics program at Boston University for ages 14-18; 2026 ended and 2027 is unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 27, 2027; Ends August 7, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Boston, MA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 14–18

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

    Selection: 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.

    Financial aid:
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    Last 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 site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last 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 site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 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 year

    Selection and application: Selection: 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 recommendation

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    • STEM

    University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health

    Public Health Science Academy

    Pitt Public Health’s official page describes a four-week 2026 academy for current tenth and eleventh graders in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, with research, field trips and a completion award; 2027 details are unannounced.

    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 17, 2026; 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: Completion award: $1,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Enrolled in a high school in the Greater Pittsburgh area or Western Pennsylvania; Successfully completed a biology class (for 2026, by the end of the 2025-26 school year)

    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: Residency: Enrolled in a high school in the Greater Pittsburgh area or Western Pennsylvania; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Overall grade point average of 3.0 (B) or above; Requirement: Successfully completed a biology class (for 2026, by the end of the 2025-26 school year); Requirement: Strong interest and ability in science

    Selection and application: Application materials: Recommendation form from a high school teacher; Two essay questions (maximum 200 words each)

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