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  1. MathPath

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    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

  2. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $4,7502026 cycle
    Financial aid
    2026: Need-based partial scholarship. Requested within the online application; does not affect the admission decision.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026: Need-based partial scholarship. Requested within the online application; does not affect the admission decision.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)
    Additional eligibility
    Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Strong understanding of English
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 19, 2026; Ends August 1, 2026; 2 weeks2026 cycle
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Troy, NY
    Selection and application
    Application materials: Essay; Recommendations
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 9, 2026

  3. Shared Worlds at Wofford College

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    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $2,6002026 cycle
    Financial aid
    2026: Need-based financial aid
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026: Deposit to hold a spot (part of tuition): $500. Fully refundable until one month before camp begins; Need-based financial aid; GSP airport shuttle, each way: $35
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 8–12 (provider uses rising grades)
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to rising grades 8–12
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 11, 2027; Ends July 24, 2027; 2 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Spartanburg, SC
    Selection and application
    Not published
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Oct 24, 2026

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  • Ohio University Center for Law, Justice & Culture

    Summer Law and Trial Institute

    Ohio University's Summer Law and Trial Institute introduces selected high-school students to law and justice through workshops, legal professionals, visits and mock trial.

    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 28 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    Hybrid · Athens, OH
    LeadershipResidentialPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Preference to high-achieving students from Appalachian Ohio; outstanding sophomores and students outside Appalachian Ohio are considered if space permits; Requirement: A 3.0 or higher GPA is preferred; applicants below 3.0 add a 250-500 word essay

    Selection and application: Application materials: 250-500 word essay on a community challenge related to law, justice, or access to services; One letter of recommendation from a non-family member; Additional 250-500 word essay if GPA is below 3.0

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  • The Ohio State University Department of Linguistics

    Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars (SLIYS)

    Competitive one- or two-week live virtual linguistics institute for students entering grades 9-12 worldwide.

    Cost
    $550–$1,100(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 7 – Jul 23, 2027 · 1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    Online
    Day programResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based financial aid

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable deposit due within two weeks of acceptance: $25. Counts toward tuition; Need-based financial aid

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: A 3.0 or better overall GPA is recommended (no strict GPA requirement); Requirement: A laptop or desktop computer and a quiet room for daily live sessions; Requirement: SLIYS 2 is open only to students who have completed SLIYS 1

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission is competitive and sessions can fill before the final deadline. Ohio State publishes no application count, admit rate, scoring rubric, class size by session, waitlist probability, or guarantee based on GPA. Application materials: Teacher Recommendation Form (SLIYS 1 applicants)

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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 Oregon

    Summer SAIL

    The University of Oregon's SAIL programme introduces high-school students to college learning through campus activities and continued school-year support.

    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 12–24, 2026 · 1 week(2026)
    Where
    In person · Eugene, OR
    Pre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Enrolled in high school; Requirement: Low-income (for example SNAP, WIC, TANF, FDPIR, ACA and/or Pell grant eligible); Requirement: Residential (overnight) program is for rising 11th and 12th graders; the day program is open to rising 9th-12th graders; Requirement: Commit to the entire week

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  • Susquehanna University

    Summer Writers Workshop

    One-week residential creative-writing intensive for experienced students entering grades 10–12, with workshops, faculty conferences, a public reading and anthology publication.

    Cost
    $1,075(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jul 19–25, 2026 · 1 week(2026)
    Where
    In person
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need/academic-performance scholarship. Partial only; requires counselor evidence of free/reduced lunch eligibility or another measure of financial need.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Need/academic-performance scholarship. Partial only; requires counselor evidence of free/reduced lunch eligibility or another measure of financial need.

    Requirements: Requirement: Enter grade 10, 11 or 12 in fall 2026 for the completed cycle; Requirement: Be an experienced creative writer; Requirement: Upload a 3-5-page original creative-writing portfolio; Requirement: Submit required registration, medical and supporting documents before arrival; Requirement: Commit to the full residential schedule and student-conduct rules; Exclusion: Students may not leave campus independently during the program; Exclusion: No full-tuition scholarships were available for 2026; Exclusion: The campus health center does not serve summer pre-college participants

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants must show prior writing experience through a 3-5-page portfolio; the university does not publish applications, seats or an acceptance rate. Application materials: Writing portfolio of 3-5 pages of original creative writing in any genre (Word or PDF)

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  • Syracuse University

    Syracuse University Summer College

    Syracuse Summer College offers distinct credit and noncredit courses on campus, online and at selected off-campus locations.

    Cost
    $1,995–$7,995(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠6 weeks
    Where
    In person or online
    ResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Merit-based scholarship (up to 25% of cost). Requires an additional essay in the application; funds are limited; Partial need-based financial assistance (up to 25% of cost). For US citizens and permanent residents with family adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less; tax returns submitted with the application.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: 2026 nonrefundable application fee: $65; 2026 nonrefundable deposit per course: $500. Due one week after acceptance and deducted from the final balance; Merit-based scholarship (up to 25% of cost). Requires an additional essay in the application; funds are limited; Partial need-based financial assistance (up to 25% of cost). For US citizens and permanent residents with family adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less; tax returns submitted with the application.

    Requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Credit-bearing courses are for rising juniors and seniors; noncredit courses also admit rising sophomores; Requirement: Recent high school graduates may apply if they are not matriculating at Syracuse University in the fall; Requirement: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

    Selection and application: Application materials: One essay of 250-500 words (choice of three prompts); Optional non-family letter of recommendation (recommended if below the GPA requirement)

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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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  • Arizona State University School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

    The Dialectic: Philosophy Summer Camp

    Week-long ASU day camp where high-school students use philosophy to practise civic reasoning, respectful disagreement, empathy and community-building.

    Cost
    $400(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12
    Program dates
    Jun 1–5, 2026 · 1 week(2026)
    Where
    In person · Tempe, AZ
    Day program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based scholarship (request before registering)

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Need-based scholarship (request before registering)

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 8–12; Requirement: Students in high school (grades 9-12) during the school year before camp, or students just graduating 8th grade

    Selection and application: Selection: Registration/capacity details and acceptance statistics are not published; need-based awards were limited and based on need plus application answers.

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  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    The Met High School Summer Internship Program

    Selective paid summer museum internship for grade 10-11 or High School Equivalency students who live and attend school in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.

    Cost
    Free(2026)
    Pay
    $1,100 stipend(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11
    Program dates
    Jun 27 – Aug 7, 2026 · 6 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person
    ArtsDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: Reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut on the application deadline; Residency: Attend high school or home school in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, or be obtaining a High School Equivalency; Requirement: Provide working papers and an SSN or ITIN; Requirement: Have parent or guardian consent to apply; Requirement: Be available for every mandatory program date and placement shift; Requirement: Show enthusiasm for learning about museum careers, teen communities and art; Exclusion: Grade 12 students were not eligible for the 2026 cohort; Exclusion: Students who already completed another internship at The Met are not eligible; Exclusion: Living in the region without also attending school or home school there does not meet the published rule; Exclusion: Prior art or art-history knowledge is not required

    Selection and application: Selection: A museum-wide review committee scores applications and invites only the strongest candidates to an in-person group interview. The Met does not publish a current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Short essay responses; One recommendation letter from a teacher, school administrator, coach, mentor, program leader or supervisor who is not related to the applicant; In-person group interview if selected as a finalist

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  • Tufts University College

    Tufts University Pre-College Programs

    Tufts umbrella portfolio of one-to-six-week high-school intensives, college courses and research experiences with program-specific formats, credit and fees.

    Cost
    $2,750–$11,790(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠6 weeks
    Where
    In person · Medford, Boston, MA
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Pre-College financial aid awards. Award decisions are issued twice per month.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Nonrefundable deposit due within 10 days of admission: $550. Counts toward securing the seat until the May 15 payment deadline; Pre-College financial aid awards. Award decisions are issued twice per month.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Students who graduated high school the school year before the summer are also eligible; Requirement: Rising sophomores are eligible only for specific courses and programs; Requirement: Residential students must be at least 15 at enrollment and no older than 19 at program completion; Requirement: Only Tufts College Experience is F-1 visa eligible; Requirement: Non-native English speakers must meet minimum English proficiency scores

    Selection and application: Selection: Tufts uses program-specific committee review and rolling admission; decisions normally arrive within 10 business days of a complete application. Programs can fill early. Tufts does not publish an umbrella acceptance rate. Application materials: One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or mentor; Program-specific essays or course preferences

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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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  • UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design

    UC Berkeley embARC Summer Design Academy

    Cost
    $5,193–$8,233(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 6–30, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Berkeley, CA
    ArtsPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based scholarships

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: 2026 CED Summer Program application processing fee: $82; 2026 optional embARC housing with meals and supervision: $5,300. Covers housing, three meals a day, supervision, activities and basic health insurance; for students 16 or 17; Need-based scholarships

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Rising high school seniors, or exceptional rising juniors; Requirement: At least 16 years old on the first day of the program, with no exceptions; Requirement: GPA of 3.0 or higher; Requirement: No design experience required; Requirement: International students must show English language proficiency

    Selection and application: Selection: Capacity is limited and the 2026 cohort filled. Admission reviews academic preparation, essay, transcript, recommendation, readiness, and available space; no acceptance rate is published. Application materials: Essay and statement of intent; One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, principal or other professional

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