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- 01Argonne National LaboratoryArgonne Exemplary Student Research ProgramResearchEquitySelective
Chicago-area students conduct year-long research mentored by Argonne scientists.
📍 IL⏱ School year📅 31 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Aug 2026PhysicsChemistryComputer ScienceEngineering - 02UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago EYES on CancerResearchSelective
A two-year cancer-research program combining two full-time eight-week summer laboratory experiences with school-year virtual enrichment. High-school participants receive a $5,000 taxable stipend each year.
📍 IL⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 10–12MedicineBiologyPublic Health - 03Field Museum / Youth Conservation Action partnersChicago Green Ambassadors ProgramResearchSelective
Paid youth interns explore environmental issues affecting Chicago communities and connect residents with neighborhood green spaces through conservation and community-engagement work. It particularly serves youth from several South and West Side neighborhoods.
📍 IL⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12Environmental ScienceSustainabilitySocial Science - 04Chicago Botanic GardenCollege FirstResearchSelective
CPS sophomores and juniors participate in a seven-week paid summer experience that combines environmental coursework with a mentored scientific investigation, field trips, and college preparation. School-year follow-up opportunities are also provided.
📍 IL⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12Environmental ScienceBiologySustainability - 05ScholarshipEquitySelective
Scholarship for high school seniors planning to study computer science in college.
📍 Nationwide⏱ 4 years scholarship📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grade 12✓ Checked Aug 2026Computer Science - 06ScholarshipEquitySelective
Award for girls and non-binary students in computing, providing recognition and a cash prize.
📍 Nationwide⏱ One-time📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Computer Science - 07Lincoln Park ZooCamp Teen Volunteer ProgramResearchSelective
Teens entering grades 9–12 complete a five-week service-learning placement supporting the zoo's conservation-focused summer camp. The position is volunteer rather than paid employment.
📍 IL⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12EducationEnvironmental ScienceBiology - 08The Adroit JournalAdroit Journal Summer MentorshipPre-CollegeEquitySelective
Free online mentorship pairing teen writers with established poets and prose writers.
📍 Online⏱ 6 weeks📅 212 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Creative WritingLiterature - 09Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)AEOP High School Apprenticeship ProgramResearchEquitySelective
Students work alongside Army scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research projects in world-class laboratories.
📍 Nationwide⏱ 8 weeks📅 156 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026EngineeringComputer SciencePhysicsChemistryBiology - 10Illinois Institute of Technology Elevate College PrepAI ExplorersResearchModerate
A virtual high-school summer program introducing students to artificial intelligence and related computational concepts. The 2026 price was listed at $300.
📍 IL⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12AI / Machine LearningComputer Science - 11AI4ALLAI4ALL Open LearningSummer ProgramEquitySelective
Girls in grades 6-12 learn AI and Python through interactive virtual classes.
📍 Online⏱ 2 weeks📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026AI / Machine Learning - 12AmeriCorpsAmeriCorps Summer of ServiceApply anytimeVolunteerEquitySelective
Service opportunities for teens through select programs.
📍 Multiple states⏱ Varies📅 Apply anytime💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Public PolicySocial Science - 13Amgen FoundationAmgen Scholars Future TrackApply anytimeResearchEquitySelective
Free online biotech simulations and pipeline programs preparing high schoolers for biomedical research.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ Self-paced📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026BiologyChemistryMedicinePublic Health - 14Bank of AmericaBank of America Student LeadersInternshipEquitySelective
Paid 8-week summer internship with nonprofits + leadership summit in DC.
📍 Multiple cities⏱ 8 weeks📅 123 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Sep 2026Public PolicyBusinessSocial Science - 15Illinois Institute of Technology Elevate College PrepBiomedical Engineering: Drug Delivery InnovationsResearchModerate
Students explore biomedical engineering through the design and science of drug-delivery technologies. The 2026 residential program was listed at $3,000.
📍 IL⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12EngineeringMedicine - 16Blue Ocean Strategy / variousBlue Ocean Student Entrepreneurship CompetitionCompetitionEquitySelective
Free global pitch competition with cash prizes. Teams pitch a novel business idea via video; finalists present live.
📍 Online⏱ 3 months📅 151 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026EntrepreneurshipBusiness - 17Illinois Institute of Technology Elevate College PrepBuild Your Own RobotResearchModerate
Students gain hands-on robotics and engineering experience by designing and building a robot. The 2026 daytime program was listed at $650.
📍 IL⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12RoboticsEngineering - 18Built By GirlsBuilt By Girls Wave ProgramFellowshipEquitySelective
A peer-mentorship program connecting high school girls with women in tech.
📍 Online⏱ Ongoing📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Computer ScienceBusiness - 19Illinois Institute of Technology Elevate College PrepChemistry ScholarsResearchModerate
An intensive high-school chemistry summer program offered through Illinois Tech's Elevate College Prep portfolio. The listed 2026 program price was $4,500.
📍 IL⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12Chemistry - 20Northwestern CTDCivic Leadership InstitutePre-CollegeModerate
Service-learning summer program for civic-minded teens.
📍 Evanston, IL⏱ 3 weeks📅 182 days left💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026Public PolicyPolitical Science - 21Coca-Cola FoundationCoca-Cola Scholars ProgramScholarshipEquitySelective
USD 20K college scholarships for 150 graduating seniors annually. Free to apply.
📍 Online application⏱ Senior year📅 31 days left💰 Free🎓 Grade 12✓ Checked Sep 2026BusinessEducationPublic Policy - 22Illinois Institute of Technology Elevate College PrepCoding Bootcamp: Introduction to PythonResearchModerate
High-school students learn introductory Python programming through a structured summer day program. The listed 2026 price was $550.
📍 IL⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12Computer Science - 23US House of RepresentativesCongressional App ChallengeCompetitionEquitySelective
District-level coding competition open to every US high schooler.
📍 All US districts⏱ Self-paced📅 31 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026Computer Science - 24Illinois Institute of Technology Elevate College PrepData Science BasicsResearchModerate
Students receive an online introduction to core data-science concepts and methods. The 2026 virtual program was listed at $350.
📍 IL⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12Data ScienceComputer Science - 25University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of ArchitectureDiscover ArchitectureResearchModerate
Rising sophomores through seniors explore architectural design through studio work and other hands-on activities. The next listed session is July 11–17, 2027, with the program fee listed as TBD.
📍 IL⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12Architecture & DesignVisual Arts - 26U.S. Department of EnergyDOE STEM Rising / SCEPInternshipEquitySelective
Paid internships across the 17 DOE national laboratories.
📍 Multiple national labs (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 8-10 weeks (summer)📅 123 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Aug 2026PhysicsEngineeringEnvironmental ScienceComputer ScienceSustainability - 27DePaul University Driehaus College of BusinessDriehaus Summer Business InstituteResearchModerate
Students spend a week learning core business disciplines and work in teams on a business pitch while experiencing DePaul's downtown campus. The 2026 fee was $1,000.
📍 IL⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12BusinessEconomicsEntrepreneurship - 28Scholly by Sallie2 minutes to $2K from Sallie MaeResearchSelective
Scholarship application for a $2000 award.
📍 Multiple⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - 29Stanford AIMIAcademic Year Research InternshipResearchSelective
During the school year, students meet weekly in small groups with their student mentors to work on healthcare AI research projects under the guidance of Stanford researchers.
📍 Virtual⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026AI / Machine Learning - 30Adam Smith SocietyAdam Smith Society HS EssayCompetitionSelective
Essay contest exploring market economics and policy.
📍 Online⏱ Annual📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026EconomicsPolitical Science