Summer 2027 For high school students

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Program factsDiscover Yourself in Accounting Majors and Careers (DYNAMC)RemoveHMI Summer TermRemoveGovernor's School of New Jersey (Sciences and Engineering & Technology)Remove
Application deadlineFebruary 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
CostFree attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)Last year's cycle (2026): $9,900; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidUnconfirmed — check official siteLast year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. About 40% received aid in the published cycle; average award was 70% of tuition, and aid included discounted or free gear rental, with top packages potentially covering flights.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsOn-campus boarding: $0. Covered by program funders.; Food: $0. Covered by program funders. (2027 cycle)Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 student-account deposit: $500. Returned to the family if unused; separate enrollment deposit details were not quantified on the official pages.; Travel to and from Colorado: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Flights were not included in tuition, although the largest need-based aid packages could cover them.; Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. About 40% received aid in the published cycle; average award was 70% of tuition, and aid included discounted or free gear rental, with top packages potentially covering flights.; Clarity financial-aid application fee: $65. Applies to the aid application; automatic or inquiry-based fee waivers are available for eligible families.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: Key and swipe-card deposit (Rutgers engineering program): $65. Check returned uncashed at the end of the program.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higherGrades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteGrade 12 (provider uses rising grades)
Additional eligibilityResidency: Texas high school students; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Students enrolled in summer school during the program dates cannot participate (full-time attendance required)Ages 14–18; Requirement: Be a rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grader and age 14-18 for the applicable cycle; Requirement: Be prepared for a residential program at 10,000 feet and extended backpacking expeditions; Requirement: Complete the required application, recommendations, transcript, and interview; Requirement: If accepted, complete health, physical, risk, release, enrollment, and payment requirements; Exclusion: Prior outdoor experience is not required; Exclusion: The official pages do not state a citizenship or Colorado-residency restriction; Exclusion: Program mental-health services are limited, and backcountry groups may lack timely outside support; families must evaluate fit with HMIResidency: New Jersey residents; Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: Attend a public or private high school or be home-schooled, and have completed junior year before the program
Session dates or durationStarts June 20, 2027; Ends June 25, 2027 (2027 cycle)Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 28, 2026; Ends July 25, 2026; 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteCatalog terms: 3–4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personIn personIn person
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationAustin, TXLeadville, High Mountain Institute campus and Colorado/Utah backcountryMadison, Piscataway, NJ
Selection and applicationSelection: McCombs describes desired qualities but publishes no current applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, fixed GPA cutoff, identity quota, geographic quota, scoring rubric, interview process, or waitlist policy. Historical cohort figures must not be treated as a future guarantee. Application materials: Essay(s); One letter of recommendationSelection: HMI describes a typical cohort of 12-20 students; it does not publish a current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Two approximately 250-word essays; Two teacher recommendations, including at least one from a core academic teacher, under the current central admissions page; Required 15-30 minute admissions interviewSelection: Selection occurs first within the high school and then at the host. Recent host sources report approximately 20%-25% admission among school nominees, with exact cohort size driven by facilities and funding. Application materials: Sciences program: two hand-signed teacher recommendations, one from a science teacher and one from a math teacher; Sciences program: two single-page essays; Engineering & Technology program: several application essays
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    • Research
    • STEM

    Stony Brook University Department of Biomedical Informatics

    Computer Science and Informatics Research Experience (CSIRE)

    Selective six-week mentored computing research for U.S.-resident high-school students age 14+, offered as a Stony Brook commuter or virtual program in 2026.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $3,900; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 29, 2026; 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Stony Brook, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 14; US

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

    Selection: Mentors evaluate application strength and fit to limited project capacity; each accepted student receives a mentor assignment with the offer.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 14; Residency: US; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Must be 14 or older by the start of the program; Requirement: Good programming skills (Python, Java, C/C++ or other) and an understanding of computer science fundamentals; Requirement: Must be currently studying and residing in the United States; Requirement: Able to commit to the full commuter or virtual program schedule

    Selection and application: Selection: Mentors evaluate application strength and fit to limited project capacity; each accepted student receives a mentor assignment with the offer. Application materials: Essay (maximum 2 pages) on a computing or data analytics interest, programming skills and past projects; Teacher recommendation letter (science, math or computer science)

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    The Cooper Union School of Art

    Cooper Union Summer Art Intensive

    Four-week, $4,350 commuter studio-art intensive in Manhattan for ages 15-18 and rising grades 10-12; the 2026 program and scholarship cycle are closed.

    Application deadline
    July 5, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $4,350–$4,500 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 12, 2027; Ends August 5, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 15–18

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

    Selection: Paid enrollment was open and capacity-based without portfolio review; sections were limited to 16. Scholarship selection was competitive because awards were limited.

    Financial aid: Jeff and Paula Gural Merit Scholarship for NYC public high school students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Full-tuition merit scholarship; limited number awarded. (2027 cycle)
    Full details and official sources

    Expenses and aid conditions: Non-refundable registration fee (included in tuition): $270. Part of the listed tuition, not an extra charge.; Jeff and Paula Gural Merit Scholarship for NYC public high school students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Full-tuition merit scholarship; limited number awarded. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Studio Practice is for rising seniors; Requirement: Gural Merit Scholarship applicants must attend a New York City public high school in the five boroughs

    Selection and application: Selection: Paid enrollment was open and capacity-based without portfolio review; sections were limited to 16. Scholarship selection was competitive because awards were limited. Application materials: Registration form and tuition payment (open enrollment, no portfolio or selection); Scholarship applicants: portfolio of at least 5 images of recent artwork, including 1 observational drawing and 1 self-portrait drawing; Scholarship applicants: brief essay

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    • STEM

    Cornell University Department of Mathematics

    Cornell Math Explorers' Club

    Two on-campus Math Explorers’ Club sessions for grades 8–12 on November 7 and 14, 2026; registration closes November 1.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Ithaca, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 8–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Selection: No current competitive screen, capacity rule, or prerequisite is published beyond grades 8-12 and module registration; future topic-specific limits may apply.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 8–12

    Selection and application: Selection: No current competitive screen, capacity rule, or prerequisite is published beyond grades 8-12 and module registration; future topic-specific limits may apply.

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    • STEM
    • Pre-college

    Cornell University School of Continuing Education

    Cornell University Precollege Studies

    Three- or six-week Cornell summer courses for high-school students in online, Ithaca commuter, and residential formats; Summer 2026 applications are closed.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $6,039–$16,271 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 1, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 3–6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person / Online
    Location
    Ithaca, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 15–19; Age limits by format: online 15-19, commuter 16-19, residential 16-18; High school graduates must be under 18 when the course starts; Must meet all course prerequisites

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

    Selection: Admission considers academic readiness, completed materials, course prerequisites, age and format eligibility, and available space; Cornell publishes no minimum GPA or interview requirement. Course admission does not guarantee another institution will accept the credits.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Financial assistance through partner community-based organizations: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For first-generation and/or low-income students affiliated with select partner organizations. (2027 cycle)

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Tuition per credit (undergraduate courses): $2,013. Rate that applies to Summer 2027 courses; session totals below.; Cornell Student Health Fee (on-campus students): $167. Included in commuter and residential charges.; Residential fee (residence hall with 24/7 supervision, full meal plan, activities): $3,287–$6,595. $3,287 for a three-week session; $6,595 for the six-week session; charged on top of tuition for residential students.; Nonrefundable application fee: $85. Waived for students at listed Tompkins County high schools.; Enrollment deposit (applied to the total): $1,500. Nonrefundable; due at course selection.; Financial assistance through partner community-based organizations: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. For first-generation and/or low-income students affiliated with select partner organizations. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 15–19; Requirement: Open to grades 11–12; Requirement: Must have completed 10th grade (sophomore year) by the start of the class; Requirement: Age limits by format: online 15-19, commuter 16-19, residential 16-18; Requirement: Commuter students must live near campus or stay in the Ithaca area with a parent or guardian; Requirement: High school graduates must be under 18 when the course starts; Requirement: Must meet all course prerequisites; Requirement: Admitted Cornell undergraduates entering that fall are not eligible

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission considers academic readiness, completed materials, course prerequisites, age and format eligibility, and available space; Cornell publishes no minimum GPA or interview requirement. Course admission does not guarantee another institution will accept the credits. Application materials: Personal essay in English (1,000-1,500 words recommended, 2,000 maximum); One teacher or counselor recommendation

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    Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions

    Cottonwood Gulch Teen Summer Treks

    Cottonwood Gulch’s 2027 summer treks have route-specific ages, dates and prices; Prairie and Turquoise Trail use Pick Your Price.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $500–$8,795 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends August 1, 2027; 2–6 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Thoreau, NM, AZ, UT, CO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 13–18; Each trek has its own age band, e.g. Wild Country 13-15 and Mountain Desert 16-18

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

    Selection: Trek acceptance is based on the application and ability to participate fully; Pick Your Price selection does not affect admission. Capacity, fit, health and safety, and financial-aid availability can still limit placement.

    Financial aid: Need-based scholarships up to fully funded tuition: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awarded first-come, first-served by the scholarship committee. (2027 cycle)
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Nonrefundable deposit of 20% of full tuition, due with the application: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Balance due 30 days before the trek starts.; Need-based scholarships up to fully funded tuition: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awarded first-come, first-served by the scholarship committee. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 13–18; Requirement: Each trek has its own age band, e.g. Wild Country 13-15 and Mountain Desert 16-18; Requirement: Prairie Trek is for male-identifying trekkers and Turquoise Trail for female trekkers

    Selection and application: Selection: Trek acceptance is based on the application and ability to participate fully; Pick Your Price selection does not affect admission. Capacity, fit, health and safety, and financial-aid availability can still limit placement. Application materials: For need-based aid: separate scholarship form, amount requested, household financial information, parent statement, and applicant written statement or video

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    • STEM

    Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program

    DAPCEP STEM Programs

    DAPCEP offers several STEM pathways in southeastern Michigan.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $25–$100; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Detroit, MI
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Students may enter at any grade from pre-kindergarten (age 4) through grade 12

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Catalog terms: Limited scholarships for eligible families: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Non-refundable application fee: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Applied to the next semester if the student is not accepted and reapplies.; Limited scholarships for eligible families: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades up to 12; Requirement: Students may enter at any grade from pre-kindergarten (age 4) through grade 12; Requirement: Open to students from any school system (public, private, charter or home school) across the tri-county area and beyond

    Selection and application: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Dartmouth Precollege and the Rassias Center

    Dartmouth Precollege Spanish Language Intensive (Rassias Method)

    Dartmouth Precollege Spanish immersion course using the Rassias Method; Summer 2027 is announced as coming soon, but dates, price, format, and applications are not yet public.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 25, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Hanover, NH
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 15–18

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

    Selection: Application review and course capacity are administered through Dartmouth Precollege and Summer Discovery; no current acceptance rate or 2027 capacity is published.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Non-refundable application fee: $100. A waiver can be requested from info@summerdiscovery.com.; Enrollment deposit (by enrollment date): $1,900–$3,500. $1,900 before January 31, 2027; $2,500 February 1-April 1, 2027; $3,500 April 1-June 1, 2027 with full payment.; International registration fee (students living outside the US): $239–$379. $379 residential, $239 commuter; includes US medical coverage. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: International students must show English proficiency (test scores, an English-taught school transcript or a video interview)

    Selection and application: Selection: Application review and course capacity are administered through Dartmouth Precollege and Summer Discovery; no current acceptance rate or 2027 capacity is published.

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    • Research
    • STEM

    Dauphin Island Sea Lab Discovery Hall Programs

    Dauphin Island Sea Lab Residential Marine Science Class

    Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Residential Marine Science Class is a four-week campus programme for students entering grades 9–12.

    Application deadline
    April 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    $3,000 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends July 2, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Dauphin Island, AL
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

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

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Full-tuition scholarships (several, with different criteria): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Includes need-based, Alabama/Mississippi, maritime-industry, research and Woman in STEM scholarships. (2027 cycle)

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Non-refundable application fee (part of the program cost): $100; Full-tuition scholarships (several, with different criteria): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Includes need-based, Alabama/Mississippi, maritime-industry, research and Woman in STEM scholarships. (2027 cycle)

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

    Selection and application: Application materials: Recommendation letter from a non-related science instructor; Recommendation letter from a non-related instructor in a non-science subject; Essay of about 500 words on why the student wishes to attend

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    Deer Hill Expeditions

    Deer Hill Wilderness Leadership

    Deer Hill’s Wilderness Leadership expedition combines San Juan mountain backpacking, student leadership, a solo experience and cross-cultural service at Zuni Pueblo.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $6,850 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 1, 2027; Ends July 25, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Mancos, CO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Ages 16–18

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

    Selection: Deer Hill reviews the application, references, health/readiness information, and available space; current capacity, applicant volume, and admit rate are not published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Deer Hill Foundation need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards are based on financial need and a completed application; award size varies with available funds. (2027 cycle)

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Tuition deposit with application: $750. Includes a non-refundable $150 administrative processing fee; $600 is refunded if the participant is not accepted.; Non-refundable application processing fee (part of the deposit): $150. Included in the $750 tuition deposit.; Refundable Outfitting Store deposit: $300. Due with the final payment; covers gear rental or purchases, and any unused portion is refunded after the program.; Credit card convenience fee for final payment: $100. Only when the final payment is made by credit card instead of check.; Deer Hill Foundation need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Awards are based on financial need and a completed application; award size varies with available funds. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 16–18

    Selection and application: Selection: Deer Hill reviews the application, references, health/readiness information, and available space; current capacity, applicant volume, and admit rate are not published.

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    • Pre-college

    Denison University

    Denison University Summer TUTTI Performing Arts Camp

    Residential performing-arts camp in music, dance, theatre, or musical theatre for rising grades 10-12 ages 15-18, scheduled June 19-27, 2027.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 19, 2027; Ends June 27, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Granville, OH
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Ages 15–18

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

    Selection: Track-specific audition or supplemental review on a rolling basis until capacity is reached; no current acceptance rate or track capacity is published.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Up to the full program fee; requested in the online application with the first page of the family's most recent Form 1040.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Nonrefundable enrollment deposit: $200. Due within 14 days of the acceptance notification.; Need-based financial aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Up to the full program fee; requested in the online application with the first page of the family's most recent Form 1040.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Track-specific audition or supplemental review on a rolling basis until capacity is reached; no current acceptance rate or track capacity is published. Application materials: One recommendation form completed online by a teacher or school counselor; Discipline-specific supplemental materials (audition or prompt videos)

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    • STEM

    DigiPen Institute of Technology

    DigiPen Academy Pre-College Summer Programs

    Four-week online game-art, design, programming, and sound tracks for students 16+ entering grades 11-12 or recently graduated; 2027 registration opens in fall.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $2,995–$3,195; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 6, 2027; Ends July 30, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Minimum age 16; Game Programming track: Algebra 2 completed

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

    Selection: Paid registration subject to track capacity and eligibility; DigiPen does not publish current capacity, application count, acceptance rate, completion rate, or grade distribution.

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

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Students who graduated from high school within the last 18 months are also eligible; Requirement: Game Programming track: Algebra 2 completed; Requirement: Instruction is in English, live from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific time

    Selection and application: Selection: Paid registration subject to track capacity and eligibility; DigiPen does not publish current capacity, application count, acceptance rate, completion rate, or grade distribution.

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    Texas McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin

    Discover Yourself in Accounting Majors and Careers (DYNAMC)

    Free six-day UT Austin accounting and business exploration for current Texas high-school sophomores and juniors, June 20-25, 2027; confirm application availability under the conflicting closed banner.

    Application deadline
    February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 20, 2027; Ends June 25, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Austin, TX
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

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

    Texas high school students

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

    Selection: McCombs describes desired qualities but publishes no current applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, fixed GPA cutoff, identity quota, geographic quota, scoring rubric, interview process, or waitlist policy. Historical cohort figures must not be treated as a future guarantee.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: On-campus boarding: $0. Covered by program funders.; Food: $0. Covered by program funders. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: Texas high school students; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Students enrolled in summer school during the program dates cannot participate (full-time attendance required)

    Selection and application: Selection: McCombs describes desired qualities but publishes no current applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, fixed GPA cutoff, identity quota, geographic quota, scoring rubric, interview process, or waitlist policy. Historical cohort figures must not be treated as a future guarantee. Application materials: Essay(s); One letter of recommendation

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