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  1. The Juilliard School

    Juilliard Summer Dance IntensiveRemove
    Application deadline
    December 15, 2026
    Cost
    $2,500
    Financial aid
    Need-based financial aid for admitted students. Most scholarship awards cover only a portion of tuition; open to U.S. and international students.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Summer 2027 room and board (Meredith Willson Residence Hall): $2,250; Application fee: $40. Nonrefundable; fee waivers are available for significant financial need; Need-based financial aid for admitted students. Most scholarship awards cover only a portion of tuition; open to U.S. and international students.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Advanced dancer with at least three years of prior training in ballet and modern or contemporary dance; Requirement: Currently training at least 10 hours per week; Requirement: Must have completed at least one year of high school by the time the program begins in July; Requirement: Must not graduate from high school before the program begins; Requirement: Seriously considering dance as a career and college major; Requirement: Available for the entire three-week program; Requirement: Fully immunized under New York State school immunization requirements
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 3 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Not published
    Location
    New York, NY
    Selection and application
    Selection: Approximately 44 dancers are offered admission through faculty review of required video auditions, with a possible waitlist of about 5-10. Application materials: Video audition (five separately recorded sections uploaded in the application); One letter of recommendation from your primary ballet teacher
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  2. National Institutes of Health Office of Intramural Training & Education

    NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) — High School Senior EligibilityRemove
    Application deadline
    January 26, 2027
    Cost
    Free (other costs may apply)
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Not published
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grade 12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors
    Additional eligibility
    Minimum age 17; Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 12 when applying; Requirement: Enrolled at least half-time as a high school senior and graduated before the internship starts; Requirement: 18 years old by September 30, 2027; a graduating senior who is 17 on June 1, 2027 must have a permanent home address within 40 miles of an NIH campus; Requirement: Permanent residents must attend or be accepted to a U.S. educational institution
    Session dates or duration
    Not published
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Non-residential
    Location
    Bethesda, MD
    Selection and application
    Selection: There is no centralized selection. Individual NIH PIs search applications, interview candidates, choose interns and supply funding; satisfying minimum eligibility does not guarantee a match. Application materials: Personal statement; Two references who submit letters of recommendation; Outreach to NIH Principal Investigators and interviews with them
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Aug 22, 2026

  3. MathPath

    MathPathRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $6,6002026 cycle
    Financial aid
    Need-based financial aid: Up to $6,600. Scaled to reported family income; considered after admission and does not affect the admissions decision.2026 cycle
    Expenses and aid conditions
    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.2026 cycle
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Not published
    Additional eligibility
    Ages 11–14; Requirement: Turn 11 before the program starts and turn 15 only after the last day of the program
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 28, 2026; Ends July 26, 2026; 4 weeks2026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Not published
    Selection and application
    Selection: Merit-based selection centered on the Qualifying Test and application context
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 5 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 6 · checked Aug 20, 2026Source 7 · checked Aug 20, 2026

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  • Tennessee Department of Education / Middle Tennessee State University

    Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts

    Three-week residential MTSU arts intensive for talented Tennessee 10th- and 11th-graders; 2026 tuition was free with a $300 activity fee and three college credits on completion.

    Apply by
    Nov 20, 202627 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 7–29, 2026 · 3 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Murfreesboro, TN
    ArtsResidential
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: 2026 activity fee: $300

    Requirements: Residency: Tennessee residents attending public, private or home schools in Tennessee; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Rank at the top of the high school class in performance/capability or be highly talented in the arts

    Selection and application: Selection: Every complete on-time applicant receives an audition or portfolio review, and discipline faculty select a statewide cohort based on demonstrated artistic readiness. Current applicant totals, seats by discipline, selection rates, scoring rubrics, and alternate-list movement are not published. Application materials: Two teacher recommendations (one in the student's arts area); Audition or portfolio review

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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.

    Apply by
    Nov 20, 202627 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 6 – Jul 3, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Knoxville, TN
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Full or partial GSSE scholarship (every admitted student)

    Costs beyond tuition: Full or partial GSSE scholarship (every admitted student)

    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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  • New York University Tisch School of the Arts

    Tisch Summer High School Residential Program

    An open, selective four-week 2027 residential arts program where sophomores and juniors complete one Tisch track and earn four to six NYU credits.

    Apply by
    Dec 1, 202638 days left
    Cost
    $8,368–$12,552
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 11 – Aug 7, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    In person · New York, NY
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Limited need-based Tisch scholarships. Scholarships generally cover tuition, fees, housing and the meal plan; applicants must be dependents of a parent or guardian who filed U.S. federal tax returns.

    Costs beyond tuition: Nonrefundable application fee: $75. Need-based application fee waivers are available by email request; Nonrefundable confirmation deposit: $1,500; Limited need-based Tisch scholarships. Scholarships generally cover tuition, fees, housing and the meal plan; applicants must be dependents of a parent or guardian who filed U.S. federal tax returns.

    Requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Minimum 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale; Requirement: Animation and Filmmakers Workshops are open only to current high school juniors; Requirement: Must live in NYU-assigned housing for the full program; Requirement: Non-U.S. citizens and residents need a U.S. student visa

    Selection and application: Selection: Tisch reviews academic preparation, written responses, recommendations, creative resume, and track-specific artistic materials. Capacity varies by studio, and no universal acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Two recommendations (at least one from a high school representative)

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  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

    Mayo Clinic SPARK Research Mentorship Program

    Mayo Clinic SPARK provides mentored laboratory research for qualifying juniors and seniors in Duval or St. Johns County, Florida. Applications for 2027 run October 15–December 4, 2026; mandatory orientation is June 3, 2027.

    Apply by
    Dec 4, 202641 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    From Jun 3, 2027
    Where
    In person · Jacksonville, FL
    STEMResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: Enrolled at a school in Duval County or St. Johns County, Florida; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA; Requirement: Available the first two weeks of June for mandatory orientation and training; Requirement: Work 40 hours per week in mentor laboratories during the summer, plus project work during the school year

    Selection and application: Application materials: Science teacher recommendation form; Interview for selected applicants

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  • The Juilliard School

    Juilliard Summer Dance Intensive

    A selective three-week Lincoln Center intensive for about 44 advanced grade 9-11 dancers exploring Juilliard-level technique, choreography, and college dance study.

    Apply by
    Dec 15, 202652 days left
    Cost
    $2,500
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 11–30, 2027 · 3 weeks
    Where
    In person · New York, NY
    Arts
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based financial aid for admitted students. Most scholarship awards cover only a portion of tuition; open to U.S. and international students.

    Costs beyond tuition: Summer 2027 room and board (Meredith Willson Residence Hall): $2,250; Application fee: $40. Nonrefundable; fee waivers are available for significant financial need; Need-based financial aid for admitted students. Most scholarship awards cover only a portion of tuition; open to U.S. and international students.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Advanced dancer with at least three years of prior training in ballet and modern or contemporary dance; Requirement: Currently training at least 10 hours per week; Requirement: Must have completed at least one year of high school by the time the program begins in July; Requirement: Must not graduate from high school before the program begins; Requirement: Seriously considering dance as a career and college major; Requirement: Available for the entire three-week program; Requirement: Fully immunized under New York State school immunization requirements

    Selection and application: Selection: Approximately 44 dancers are offered admission through faculty review of required video auditions, with a possible waitlist of about 5-10. Application materials: Video audition (five separately recorded sections uploaded in the application); One letter of recommendation from your primary ballet teacher

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  • Washington Business Week

    Washington Business Week Summer Camps

    Priority deadline
    Dec 15, 202652 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 and first-year college
    Program dates
    1 week
    Where
    In person
    Business
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Meals and snacks included with tuition: $0. Optional vending-machine or coffee-shop purchases are not included; Shared dorm accommodation at residential camps: $0. Included only for overnight sessions.

    Requirements: Requirement: Be entering high school, currently in high school, or recently graduated; Requirement: Enroll for an available session and agree to the student code of conduct; Requirement: Advanced Business applicants must be returning Washington Business Week alumni; Exclusion: International students may attend but are not eligible for the two Renton Technical College credits

    Selection and application: Selection: Enrollment rather than a selective application; spaces are limited

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  • The Tikvah Fund

    Tikvah Scholars Program

    Early deadline
    Dec 18, 202655 days left
    Cost
    $3,095
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 26 – Aug 5, 2027
    Where
    In person · Princeton, NJ
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Full or partial need-based tuition scholarship. Applied for upon acceptance; no student is turned away because of need.

    Costs beyond tuition: Onsite housing (fully subsidized): $0; Full or partial need-based tuition scholarship. Applied for upon acceptance; no student is turned away because of need.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–12 when applying; Requirement: Students are expected to uphold the laws of Shabbat, kashrut and modest behavior in public spaces during the program

    Selection and application: Selection: About 65 students were planned for 2026. Applications received multi-reader committee review, and selected finalists interviewed; selection emphasized writing, character, leadership potential and communication. No acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Short video interview for select applicants

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  • The University of Texas at Austin Department of Computer Science

    UT Computer Science Summer Academies

    UT Austin on-campus computing academies for entering grades 10-12, combining paid open-enrollment tracks with separate free, selective Scholars Academies.

    Apply by
    Dec 20, 202657 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    1 week
    Where
    In person · Austin, TX
    STEMResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Open-enrollment academy scholarship. Limited; for registrants with financial need; Scholars Academies travel scholarship. For students with financial need, to cover transportation to and from Austin; application available after admission.

    Costs beyond tuition: Open-enrollment academy scholarship. Limited; for registrants with financial need; Scholars Academies travel scholarship. For students with financial need, to cover transportation to and from Austin; application available after admission.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Scholars Academies (Academy for All, Academy for Women) are for students entering grades 11–12 in fall 2027; Requirement: AI Academy Advanced session requires prior coding experience with conditionals, loops and lists/arrays (Python, C++ or Java); Requirement: Data Science Research academy requires at least one semester of Python programming and a personal laptop

    Selection and application: Selection: Open-enrollment academies fill on a first-come or capacity basis. Academy for All and Academy for Women are application-based and selective; current cohort sizes and acceptance rates are not published on the official pages. Application materials: Scholars Academies: brief essay / short-answer questions

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  • Varsity Academics / The Concord Review, Inc.

    The Concord Review History Camp

    Intensive online or in-person historical-research workshops with small-group teaching and individual coaching toward a serious 4,000-8,000-word paper.

    Early deadline
    Dec 31, 202668 days left
    Cost
    $3,650–$6,550
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jun 6 – Aug 13, 2027 · 2⁠–⁠9 weeks
    Where
    Online or in person
    Research
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Limited case-by-case need assistance (no formal aid program)

    Costs beyond tuition: Application fee (includes a one-year Concord Review eBook subscription); Limited case-by-case need assistance (no formal aid program)

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Rising 9th graders are eligible; younger students with strong academic readiness may be considered; Requirement: A chosen historical research topic and 3-5 books on it, read before the camp starts

    Selection and application: Selection: Current FAQ reports 18 students per session, 1:6 teacher-student ratio and more qualified applicants than places in many early cycles. No overall acceptance rate is published. TCR says it publishes roughly 5% of journal submissions, which is a separate process. Application materials: Optional teacher recommendation letter

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  • University of Miami

    UMiami Summer Scholars Program

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    Early deadline
    Dec 31, 202668 days left
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 28 – Jul 15, 2027 · 3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Coral Gables, FL
    STEMResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Vista Scholarship (domestic low-income Summer Scholars applicants). Not available to international students.

    Costs beyond tuition: Nonrefundable application fee: $75; Vista Scholarship (domestic low-income Summer Scholars applicants). Not available to international students.

    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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  • Lewis & Clark College

    Fir Acres Writing Workshop

    A writing workshop at Lewis & Clark College for rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders. Summer 2027 runs June 20–July 3, with a January 1 priority deadline.

    Priority deadline
    Jan 1, 202769 days left
    Cost
    $4,000
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 20 – Jul 3, 2027 · 2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Portland, OR
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Partial scholarships and one full Blair Bonney Fir Acres Writing Scholarship. For students who demonstrate merit and financial need; limited number.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable deposit after acceptance (part of the total): $500; Partial scholarships and one full Blair Bonney Fir Acres Writing Scholarship. For students who demonstrate merit and financial need; limited number.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12

    Selection and application: Selection: The director reviews complete applications. The program describes approximately 60 participants and workshops capped at 12, but applicant count, acceptance rate, scoring rubric, and waitlist policy are not published. Application materials: Statement of purpose (300 words); One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or counselor

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  • WashU Olin Business School

    Gateway to Business

    Gateway to Business at Washington University combines three virtual sessions with a residential week in St. Louis. The official page describes July 12–17, 2026; it does not establish a future calendar or application cutoff.

    Early deadline
    Jan 1, 202769 days left
    Cost
    $2,100
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    1 week
    Where
    Hybrid · St. Louis, MO
    BusinessResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based partial scholarship. Full scholarships are not available; travel and personal expenses are not covered.

    Costs beyond tuition: Need-based partial scholarship. Full scholarships are not available; travel and personal expenses are not covered.

    Requirements: Residency: Resident of the United States, Canada or Mexico; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12

    Selection and application: Application materials: At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher who can speak to academic capabilities

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