Summer Program.
Multi-week residential or commuter programs that combine coursework, projects, and community. Application complexity varies wildly — start with the deadlines, not the prestige.
25 verified programs.
Academic Immersion
Spend three weeks immersing yourself in the study of psychology, business, medicine, or creative writing.
African Leadership Academy Summer
Two-week entrepreneurial leadership summer program for youth from around the world.
AI Scholars
Artificial Intelligence Program for High School Students. Develop and taught by Stanford and MIT Alumni and Graduate Students. Provides guidance on initiating AI projects, pursuing AI ventures, and preparing for college. Students collaborate with a mentor on a socially impactful AI project. No programming background required, advanced cohorts available. Also for middle school students, but this description focuses on high school.
AI Scholars at CMU
Free AI-focused summer program for rising seniors underrepresented in computing.
AI4ALL Open Learning
Girls in grades 6-12 learn AI and Python through interactive virtual classes.
Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference
An all-expenses-paid journalism conference for one student from every US state and DC.
Alabama Governor's School
A three-week summer residential program for high-achieving high school students in Alabama.
Arkansas Governor's School
A five-week residential program for high-achieving high school students in Arkansas focused on math, science, and the arts.
Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive
The world's premier summer performance program for contemporary music, including jazz, rock, and pop.
Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)
A summer internship program that provides high school students with the opportunity to conduct research, develop new ideas, and invent new technologies.
Auburn Engineering Summer Camps (HS Track)
One-week intensive workshops in robotics, aerospace, and medical engineering for Alabama high school students.
Bard College at Simon's Rock Young Writers Workshop
A 3-week residential program where students engage in creative and analytical thinking through literature and history.
Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)
Free MIT-led project-based courses in AI, robotics, cybersecurity.
Boyce Thompson Institute Plant Genome Research
Paid 7-week plant-genomics research; housing provided.
Brevard Music Center Summer Institute
A 7-week festival and school for advanced classical music students held in the mountains of North Carolina.
Brown Environmental Leadership Labs (BELL)
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California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)
Multi-disciplinary arts sessions for young artists to collaborate and learn from professionals.
Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Drama program
Intensive conservatory training in drama, music, and dance at a premier university.
Clark Scholars Program
Intensive research with TTU faculty across STEM and humanities. $750 stipend, room and board covered.
Clemson CAFLS Summer Program (SPECTRA)
A residential program for diverse students to explore agriculture and natural resource careers at Clemson.
CMU SAMS
Fully-funded STEM immersion for rising seniors from underrepresented backgrounds.
Code2College Summer Program
Summer program for Texas students to gain technical skills and professional development.
Conservation Corps
Conservation crews for youth and young adults.
COSMOS
UC residential STEM program. Need-based fee waivers cover full cost for qualifying families.
Data Science Academy
On-campus academy focused on data science principles and applications.