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- 01Jackson State University Margaret Walker CenterCatherine Coleman Literary Arts, Food, and Social Justice Summer ProgramResearchSelective
Mississippi high-school writers spend a residential week studying poetry, fiction, screenwriting, Southern foodways, and social-justice history with professional writers. Students completing the program receive a $300 stipend.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12Creative WritingHistorySocial Science - 02Alcorn State University / USDA APHISAgDiscovery Summer Enrichment ProgramResearchHighly Selective
Students ages 13–17 learn from university faculty and USDA experts in plant science, animal science, biotechnology, veterinary science, wildlife biology, and agricultural careers through laboratories and workshops.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–11BiologyEnvironmental Science - 03Mississippi State UniversityAgriSTEM Summer CampResearchSelective
Students explore precision agriculture and emerging agricultural technologies through hands-on projects, field trips, agricultural and biological engineering, and plant and soil science. Lodging and meals are provided at no cost.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12EngineeringBiologySustainability - 04ScholarshipEquitySelective
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 - 05Mississippi State University Extension ServiceArt Doing Its PartResearchSelective
Mississippi high-school students create artwork, slogans, and short reflections explaining connections between litter and waterway pollution. The statewide contest highlights regional environmental challenges and uses winning work in public-awareness campaigns.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Visual ArtsEnvironmental ScienceSustainability - 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 - 07University of Mississippi Medical CenterBase Pair Biomedical Research MentorshipResearchSelective
High-school students, primarily from Murrah High School and the Jackson Public School District, complete rigorous biomedical-research preparation and then work in UMMC laboratories with faculty mentors. Students can earn high-school credit and have historically co-authored scientific presentations and publications.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12BiologyMedicineChemistry - 08Mississippi Scholastic Press Association / University of MississippiBest of Mississippi Student Media CompetitionResearchSelective
Students at MSPA-member publications compete for individual and publication awards in newspaper/magazine/site, yearbook, broadcast, and literary-magazine categories. All MSPA contests are free to enter.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12JournalismFilm & MediaCreative Writing - 09Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and ParksBob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art ContestResearchSelective
Mississippi students depict native fish or wildlife species through original artwork. Winners receive gift cards, publication in Mississippi Outdoors, and display on MDWFP platforms.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Visual ArtsBiologyEnvironmental Science - 10Jackson State University Margaret Walker CenterCreative Arts & Scholarly Engagement (CASE) FestivalResearchSelective
High-school students submit and present essays, poetry, spoken word, fiction, performing arts, or visual art before audiences of students and professors during this annual interdisciplinary festival.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Creative WritingVisual ArtsHistory - 11The 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 - 12Army 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 - 13AI4ALLAI4ALL 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 - 14AmeriCorpsAmeriCorps 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 - 15Amgen 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 - 16University of MississippiARISE@UMResearchModerate
Students spend four weeks conducting mentored research in fields including biology, chemistry, engineering, neuroscience, nanomaterials, physics, and renewable-energy chemistry while also earning up to six college credits. Summer 2027 applications are forthcoming.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 11–12BiologyChemistryEngineering - 17Mississippi State University College of BusinessASAP — Accelerating Students into the Accounting ProfessionResearchModerate
Rising seniors explore accounting careers, professional development, teamwork, and leadership through seminars and an industry field trip while living on campus.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grade 12BusinessEconomics - 18Bank 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 - 19Blue 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 - 20Mississippi State UniversityBug & Plant CampResearchHighly Selective
Students ages 12–17 collect, identify, and preserve insects while learning entomology, botany, biodiversity, and field-collection techniques.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12BiologyEnvironmental Science - 21Built 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 - 22Mississippi State UniversityBulldogs in Industrial Technology & EntrepreneurshipResearchModerate
Students explore manufacturing careers and industrial technology through welding, CNC programming, coatings, and related hands-on technical activities.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12EngineeringEntrepreneurship - 23Coca-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 - 24University of MississippiCollege 101ResearchModerate
Need-eligible students spend two residential weeks experiencing college classes and dorm life while exploring majors, financial aid, careers, ACT preparation, and college-application skills.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12Education - 25US 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 - 26Mississippi State University School of ArchitectureDesign DiscoveryResearchModerate
Students experience the intensity of architecture school through drawing, modeling, full-scale construction, structural studies, product design, field sketching, and a residential-design project. Summer 2027 is confirmed to return.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12Architecture & DesignVisual Arts - 27University of MississippiDiscover Engineering at UMResearchHighly Selective
Rising ninth graders can explore chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering through hands-on challenges and university laboratory activities.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grade 9EngineeringChemistry - 28Delta State University Delta Music InstituteDMI Summer CampResearchModerate
High-school students ages 14–18 choose audio engineering, performance, or singer-songwriter tracks and work in professional studios with faculty and music-industry professionals before a final recording session and showcase.
📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12MusicFilm & MediaBusiness - 29U.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 - 30Scholly 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