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- 01University of Louisville Brown Cancer CenterBrown Cancer Center High School Summer Research ProgramResearchSelective
Students complete two weeks of intensive wet-lab and drug-discovery work followed by seven weeks of mentored cancer research, then present their results at a poster showcase and research retreat. Participants receive $3,500.
📍 KY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 10–12MedicineBiologyChemistry - 02ScholarshipEquitySelective
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 - 03ScholarshipEquitySelective
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 - 04University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of EngineeringBrown-Forman INSPIREResearchSelective
Students spend a residential week exploring engineering, college preparation, and career pathways through faculty workshops, industry field trips, mentorship, and a team design challenge culminating in a presentation.
📍 KY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12EngineeringEducation - 05Morehead State UniversityCraft Academy for Excellence in Science and MathematicsResearchHighly Selective
Kentucky sophomores apply to spend their final two high-school years living at Morehead State and taking university STEM coursework for dual credit. Tuition, housing, and the standard meal plan are provided at no cost, though students may have textbook and personal expenses.
📍 KY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grade 10MathEngineeringComputer Science - 06University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of EngineeringDesign Thinkers Camp: Innovate, Design & OptimizeResearchSelective
Students tackle engineering-design problems involving human-AI teaming, virtual-reality driving technology, physiological sensors, 3D scanning, and human-centered systems.
📍 KY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12EngineeringAI / Machine LearningArchitecture & Design - 07The 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 - 08Army 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 - 09AI4ALLAI4ALL 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 - 10AmeriCorpsAmeriCorps 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 - 11Amgen 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 - 12University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of EngineeringAMIST 3D CampResearchModerate
Students learn 3D scanning, CAD, engineering inspection, and additive-manufacturing techniques before manipulating and printing their own scanned designs. The 2026 fee was $200.
📍 KY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12EngineeringArchitecture & Design - 13Northern Kentucky University CINSAMB.R.A.I.N. — Best Research Academy in NeuroscienceResearchModerate
Students conduct EEG experiments, dissect animal brains, and study neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, and neurobehavior using NKU neuroscience laboratories. Academy tuition for community participants was $200 in 2026, with need-based scholarships.
📍 KY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12NeuroscienceBiologyPsychology - 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 - 15University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of EngineeringBioengineering CampResearchModerate
Students explore biomedical technologies through bioprinting, cell-culture techniques, and PCR-based genetic analysis. The 2026 three-day program cost $125.
📍 KY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12EngineeringBiologyMedicine - 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 - 17Built 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 - 18University of Kentucky STEM ExperiencesChem Camp for High School StudentsResearchHighly Selective
Students complete investigative chemistry laboratory experiences that extend high-school chemistry and expose them to university laboratories and research environments. No prior chemistry experience is required.
📍 KY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12Chemistry - 19University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of EngineeringChemistry Summer CampResearchModerate
Students conduct experiments and laboratory activities involving real-world chemistry such as food and medicine while interacting with UofL faculty and students. The 2026 fee was $250.
📍 KY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12Chemistry - 20Coca-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 - 21University of Kentucky STEM ExperiencesComputer Science Camp for High School StudentsResearchModerate
Incoming grades 9–12 receive hands-on programming experience using sensors and conditional-loop sequences, with activities designed to be accessible without advanced programming experience.
📍 KY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12Computer ScienceEngineering - 22US 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 - 23Northern Kentucky University CINSAMCooking with Chemistry Jr. AcademyResearchModerate
Students investigate the chemistry behind cooking and baking in a chemistry laboratory and then apply those concepts through hands-on food experiments. High-school eligibility extends through rising grade 10.
📍 KY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–10Chemistry - 24U.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 - 25Scholly 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 - 26Stanford 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 - 27Adam 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 - 28American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)AFSA National High School Essay ContestCompetitionSelective
An essay contest designed to engage students in thinking about peace and conflict resolution.
📍 Online⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Aug 2026International RelationsPublic Policy - 29Inspirit AIAI Scholars⚠ Due todaySummer ProgramSelective
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.
📍 Location not specified⏱ Not confirmed📅 ⚠ Due today💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026 - 30Carnegie Mellon UniversityAI Scholars at CMUSummer ProgramEquitySelective
Free AI-focused summer program for rising seniors underrepresented in computing.
📍 PA⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 151 days left💰 Free🎓 Grade 11✓ Checked Sep 2026Computer ScienceAI / Machine LearningMath