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  1. LaunchX LLC

    LaunchX In-Person Flagship Entrepreneurship Summer ProgramRemove
    Application deadline
    November 11, 2026
    Cost
    $13,495
    Financial aid
    Tuition financial awards. Verified using the last year's income.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    International fee for students not from the United States: $250. Helps cover international insurance; Application fee (lower when submitted earlier): $50–$100. A fee waiver can be requested inside the application; Non-refundable deposit (first half of the total program fee). The remaining fee is refundable up to one month before the program starts; Tuition financial awards. Verified using the last year's income.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12
    Additional eligibility
    Ages 14–18; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12
    Session dates or duration
    4 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Ann Arbor, MI
    Selection and application
    Selection: LaunchX reports approximately a 30% acceptance rate for flagship programs; current cohort-specific applicant counts and criteria are not fully published. Application materials: Interview for selected applicants
    Official sources
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  2. 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

  3. Ohio Supercomputer Center

    Ohio Supercomputer Center STEM InstituteRemove
    Application deadline
    April 1, 2027
    Cost
    $600
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Not published
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
    Additional eligibility
    Residency: Ohio residents; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends June 17, 2027; 2 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Columbus, OH
    Selection and application
    Selection: Competitive and space-limited; applications are evaluated for teamwork and willingness to learn, but capacity and acceptance rate are not published. Application materials: Teacher recommendation
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026

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  • George Washington University

    GW Pre-College Programs

    GW Pre-College includes distinct programs rather than one standard course.

    Cost
    $4,350–$4,950(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    2⁠–⁠6 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Washington, DC
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Caminos al Futuro (fully funded). Selective residential program for rising seniors in U.S. high schools.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Caminos al Futuro (fully funded). Selective residential program for rising seniors in U.S. high schools.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Summer Immersion: rising sophomores, juniors and seniors; Requirement: College Intensive (online, credit-bearing): rising juniors and seniors who meet the course prerequisites; Requirement: Caminos al Futuro: rising seniors in U.S. high schools

    Selection and application: Selection: GW reviews academic preparation, maturity and fit. Caminos is explicitly selective. The university does not publish a unified application count or acceptance rate across all Pre-College tracks. Application materials: Personal statement

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  • Harvard Debate Council

    Harvard Debate Council Summer Workshops

    Paid two- or four-week online, commuter and residential debate/speech workshops for entering grades 7-12, run by Harvard College's independent Debate Council.

    Cost
    $1,599–$6,049(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 7–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 28 – Jul 24, 2026 · 2⁠–⁠4 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Cambridge, MA
    LeadershipResidentialResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee (non-refundable); Optional linen service: $75

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 7–12; Requirement: Online workshops: students entering grades 7-12 in the fall; Requirement: In-person workshops: students currently enrolled in high school or entering 9th grade in the fall

    Selection and application: Selection: Most divisions used automatic first-come, first-served admission after a complete application until full. Advanced tracks such as Congress required additional review.

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  • University of Pennsylvania College of Liberal and Professional Studies

    Penn Arts and Sciences High School Summer Programs

    Umbrella of Penn SAS two-, three- and six-week residential or online programs for current grade 9-11 students, with credit and noncredit pathways.

    Cost
    $2,950–$23,604(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–11 (current)
    Program dates
    May 26 – Aug 8, 2026 · 2⁠–⁠6 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Philadelphia, PA
    Pre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Scholarship for School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school students (Summer Academies and Online Seminars)

    Costs beyond tuition: 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 (Summer Academies and Online Seminars)

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Successful applicants should have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA; Requirement: Pre-College programs are for current 10th-11th graders; Summer Academies and Online Seminars for current 9th-11th graders

    Selection and application: Selection: Application-based and academically selective; cohort size and acceptance rate vary by program and were not stated on the overview. 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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  • 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.

    Cost
    $7,465
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    10 weeks
    Where
    Online
    STEMDay programResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based scholarship. Limited; only where family financial need can be reliably verified, including through partner schools and non-profit organizations.

    Costs beyond tuition: Need-based scholarship. 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)

    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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  • Sea Education Association

    SEA High School & Pre-College Summer Programs

    SEA's distinct residential ocean programs for high-school students and recent graduates; only completed Summer 2026 sessions are currently listed, with no 2027 cycle announced.

    Cost
    $2,500–$9,500
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Up to 3 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Woods Hole, MA
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based financial assistance (after acceptance)

    Costs beyond tuition: High-school program deposit (non-refundable, credited toward tuition): $300. Due within two weeks of acceptance; Need-based financial assistance (after acceptance)

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Completed at least one high-school science course and one high-school mathematics course; Requirement: Rising freshmen are considered for the virtual program only; Requirement: SEA Expedition is open to rising sophomores through recent graduates; the SEA Shore courses are designed for rising juniors, seniors and recent graduates; Requirement: Must meet SEA's Essential Eligibility Criteria and be cleared to participate by SEA's medical team

    Selection and application: Selection: Programs have 20-25 places and use holistic review of academics, reference, motivation and goals. SEA Expedition and Pre-College applicants interview; admission and first-choice program are not guaranteed. Application materials: Short answer essay questions; Interview (not required for SeaQuest or SEAscape/Ocean Studies on Cape Cod applicants)

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  • Stanford Medicine

    Stanford Clinical Summer Internship (CSI)

    Stanford Medicine's Clinical Summer Internship teaches clinical reasoning and practical medical skills with faculty and instructors.

    Cost
    $4,580–$6,580(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 and first-year college (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 13 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Stanford, CA
    STEMDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Summer application fee waiver. For U.S. citizens and permanent residents with household income under $80,000 or in a low-income support program; limited and first-come, first-served.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Summer application fee: $95. Nonrefundable; Summer application fee waiver. For U.S. citizens and permanent residents with household income under $80,000 or in a low-income support program; limited and first-come, first-served.

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–13; Requirement: Medical students are not eligible

    Selection and application: Selection: Stanford describes CSI as highly competitive and says it receives more qualified applicants than it can accept, but it does not publish current application totals, cohort capacities by track, acceptance rate, waitlist size, or scoring cutoffs. Application materials: Essay prompt response(s); One recommendation from a recent STEM teacher

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  • Stevens Institute of Technology

    Stevens Pre-College Programs

    Umbrella portfolio of competitive Stevens residential, college-credit, commuter, and virtual pre-college programs for rising grades 10-12 across engineering, computing, science, and business.

    Cost
    $3,350–$4,950(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 5–31, 2026 · 1⁠–⁠2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person or online · Hoboken, NJ
    STEMResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based Pre-College scholarships. Limited; students indicate interest on the application and submit an aid application with W-2 and tax return information.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Pre-College application: $0; Need-based Pre-College scholarships. Limited; students indicate interest on the application and submit an aid application with W-2 and tax return information.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12

    Selection and application: Selection: Highly competitive umbrella admission based on academics, demonstrated interest, short responses, course fit, prerequisites, capacity, and complete application materials.

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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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  • 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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  • UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program

    UC Berkeley ATDP Secondary Division

    Rigorous four- to six-week UC Berkeley or live-online courses for current grades 7-11; the 2026 session ended July 31 and 2027 is unannounced.

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

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based financial aid (up to 100% of base tuition). Open to Bay Area students completing grades K-10 and returning 11th graders; does not cover transportation, textbooks, supplies or program fees; not available to extended-deadline applicants.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: 2026 nonrefundable application fee: $60–$90. $60 for domestic students; $90 for students attending school outside the US; Need-based financial aid (up to 100% of base tuition). Open to Bay Area students completing grades K-10 and returning 11th graders; does not cover transportation, textbooks, supplies or program fees; not available to extended-deadline applicants.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 7–11 when applying; Requirement: Some courses have academic prerequisites; Requirement: Current 6th graders who attended ATDP before may apply for a small selection of courses with a very strong application

    Selection and application: Selection: Applications are reviewed on academic preparation, materials and course fit as they become complete. Classes generally cap at 20-24 students; returning students receive early priority but are not guaranteed admission or first-choice placement. Application materials: Academic product or essay (at least 500 words)

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  • University of California, Berkeley

    UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars

    College-credit summer courses for qualified high-school students through residential, Bay Area commuter, and virtual tracks; 2026 is closed and 2027 is unannounced.

    Cost
    $635–$15,987(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12
    Program dates
    6⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Berkeley, CA
    Pre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: 2026 commuter track application fee: $25; 2026 commuter track registration fee: $585; 2026 commuter track document management fee: $73; 2026 international service fee (international visitors): $500

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 11–12; Requirement: Must have completed 10th or 11th grade by the start of summer classes and continue high school in the fall; Requirement: Overall B average (3.0 GPA, weighted or unweighted); Requirement: Must be 16 by the program's age cutoff date; Requirement: High school graduates may apply only if they will be 16 or 17 during the summer; Requirement: Commuter track: California residents living in the Bay Area with family; Requirement: International students must meet English language requirements

    Selection and application: Selection: Complete applications were reviewed on a rolling basis, with course enrollment subject to capacity, prerequisites, and academic-department discretion. The program does not publish a current acceptance rate.

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