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  1. 01
    Washington University in St. Louis Cancer Research Club
    CRISPr — Cancer Research Inspiring Future Scientists Program
    ResearchSelective

    Nine-week cancer-research internship pairing high-school students with WashU biomedical research labs for roughly 40 hours/week, plus workshops and a final symposium. Participants receive a $4,800 stipend.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12
    BiologyMedicine
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  2. 02
    Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development
    A+ Scholarship Program
    ResearchSelective

    Merit-based Missouri program helping eligible graduates of A+-designated high schools pay tuition at participating two-year colleges and technical schools. High-school participants must enter an agreement with their school before graduation.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Education
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  3. 03
    ScholarshipEquitySelective

    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 2026
    Computer Science
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  4. 04
    Missouri University of Science and Technology / ASM International
    ASM Exploring Materials in Your World
    ResearchSelective

    Free selective materials-science program using laboratory equipment, experiments and team problem solving to investigate how materials behave and are engineered.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 11–12
    EngineeringChemistryPhysics
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  5. 05
    ScholarshipEquitySelective

    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 2026
    Computer Science
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  6. 06
    Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development
    Bright Flight
    ResearchSelective

    State merit scholarship for top-scoring Missouri high-school seniors who attend approved Missouri postsecondary institutions. No separate Bright Flight application is required.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grade 12
    Education
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  7. 07
    Missouri University of Science and Technology
    Derivative of Thrills Summer Institute
    ResearchSelective

    Free selective program using roller-coaster design and related problems to explore mathematics and engineering concepts.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    MathEngineering
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  8. 08
    Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development
    Dual Credit / Dual Enrollment Scholarship
    ResearchSelective

    Covers tuition and fees for financially eligible Missouri high-school students taking approved dual-credit or dual-enrollment courses. The fall 2026/spring 2027 application is currently open.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Education
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  9. 09
    Missouri University of Science and Technology
    Accelerated Environmental Scientist
    ResearchHighly Selective

    Intensive field-based environmental-science experience covering ecosystems, water quality and related topics, with an optional university-credit component.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental ScienceBiologySustainability
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  10. 10
    Pre-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 2026
    Creative WritingLiterature
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  11. 11
    Missouri University of Science and Technology
    Advanced Robotics
    ResearchModerate

    Students design and build robotic systems while working with mechanical design, programming and CAD in teams.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    RoboticsEngineeringComputer Science
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  12. 12
    Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)
    AEOP High School Apprenticeship Program
    ResearchEquitySelective

    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 2026
    EngineeringComputer SciencePhysicsChemistryBiology
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  13. 13
    Summer 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 2026
    AI / Machine Learning
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  14. 14
    Apply anytimeVolunteerEquitySelective

    Service opportunities for teens through select programs.

    📍 Multiple states⏱ Varies📅 Apply anytime💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    Public PolicySocial Science
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    Apply 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 2026
    BiologyChemistryMedicinePublic Health
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  16. 16
    Missouri University of Science and Technology
    Art in the Outdoors Camp
    ResearchModerate

    Students use painting, photography and multimedia art while drawing inspiration from outdoor and natural environments.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    Visual ArtsEnvironmental Science
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  17. 17
    Truman State University & A.T. Still University
    ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy
    ResearchModerate

    One-week residential academy where students explore healthcare professions through hands-on activities, discussions and campus experiences. 2026 tuition was $1,050, with need-based aid available.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–11
    MedicinePublic HealthBiology
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  18. 18
    InternshipEquitySelective

    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 2026
    Public PolicyBusinessSocial Science
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  19. 19
    Missouri University of Science and Technology
    Bio Space Academy
    ResearchModerate

    Combines biological experimentation, rocket/space systems and laboratory activities around the challenges of life and research in space.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    BiologyAstronomyEngineering
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    Missouri University of Science and Technology
    BioMed IQ Camp
    ResearchModerate

    Health-focused program using hands-on activities and case studies to introduce biomedical and healthcare careers. 2026 fee was $850.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    MedicineBiologyEngineering
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  21. 21
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    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 2026
    EntrepreneurshipBusiness
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  22. 22
    Missouri University of Science and Technology
    Break It to Make It
    ResearchModerate

    Engineering camp centered on reverse engineering—taking products or systems apart, understanding their design and applying those ideas to build or improve things.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12
    Engineering
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  23. 23
    FellowshipEquitySelective

    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 2026
    Computer ScienceBusiness
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  24. 24
    Coca-Cola Foundation
    Coca-Cola Scholars Program
    ScholarshipEquitySelective

    USD 20K college scholarships for 150 graduating seniors annually. Free to apply.

    📍 Online application⏱ Senior year📅 31 days left💰 Free🎓 Grade 12✓ Checked Sep 2026
    BusinessEducationPublic Policy
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  25. 25
    US House of Representatives
    Congressional App Challenge
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    District-level coding competition open to every US high schooler.

    📍 All US districts⏱ Self-paced📅 31 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026
    Computer Science
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    Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, University of Missouri
    Constitutional Democracy Academy
    ResearchModerate

    Rising juniors and seniors spend a week studying constitutional history, political thought, the Supreme Court, federalism and related topics through discussion seminars and field trips. Only a $100 deposit is charged; housing, meals and program expenses are otherwise covered.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–11
    HistoryPolitical ScienceLaw
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    Washington University in St. Louis Pre-College Programs
    Creative Immersion Institute
    ResearchHighly Selective

    Two-week residential institute built around intensive creative, college-level work in small classes, combined with college-readiness and academic enrichment. The 2026 fee was $3,985 and need-based scholarships are available.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–11
    Creative WritingLiteratureFilm & Media
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  28. 28
    Missouri University of Science and Technology
    CyberMiner Camp
    ResearchModerate

    Returning in summer 2027, this camp introduces high-school students to computer science, computer engineering, information technology and cybersecurity topics.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 11–12
    Computer ScienceEngineering
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  29. 29
    Missouri University of Science and Technology
    Discovering Chemistry
    ResearchModerate

    Laboratory-centered chemistry camp exploring molecules, reactions and experimental chemistry. The 2026 fee was $800.

    📍 MO⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    Chemistry
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    U.S. Department of Energy
    DOE STEM Rising / SCEP
    InternshipEquitySelective

    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 2026
    PhysicsEngineeringEnvironmental ScienceComputer ScienceSustainability
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