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  1. 01
    ResearchSelective

    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 9–12
    Creative WritingHistorySocial Science
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  2. 02
    Alcorn State University / USDA APHIS
    AgDiscovery Summer Enrichment Program
    ResearchHighly 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 9–11
    BiologyEnvironmental Science
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  3. 03
    Mississippi State University
    AgriSTEM Summer Camp
    ResearchSelective

    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 9–12
    EngineeringBiologySustainability
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  4. 04
    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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  5. 05
    Mississippi State University Extension Service
    Art Doing Its Part
    ResearchSelective

    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 9–12
    Visual ArtsEnvironmental ScienceSustainability
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  6. 06
    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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  7. 07
    University of Mississippi Medical Center
    Base Pair Biomedical Research Mentorship
    ResearchSelective

    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 9–12
    BiologyMedicineChemistry
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  8. 08
    Mississippi Scholastic Press Association / University of Mississippi
    Best of Mississippi Student Media Competition
    ResearchSelective

    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 9–12
    JournalismFilm & MediaCreative Writing
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  9. 09
    Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
    Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest
    ResearchSelective

    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 9–12
    Visual ArtsBiologyEnvironmental Science
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  10. 10
    Jackson State University Margaret Walker Center
    Creative Arts & Scholarly Engagement (CASE) Festival
    ResearchSelective

    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 9–12
    Creative WritingVisual ArtsHistory
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  11. 11
    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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  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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  15. 15
    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
    University of Mississippi
    ARISE@UM
    ResearchModerate

    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 11–12
    BiologyChemistryEngineering
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  17. 17
    Mississippi State University College of Business
    ASAP — Accelerating Students into the Accounting Profession
    ResearchModerate

    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 12
    BusinessEconomics
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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
    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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  20. 20
    Mississippi State University
    Bug & Plant Camp
    ResearchHighly 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 9–12
    BiologyEnvironmental Science
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  21. 21
    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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  22. 22
    ResearchModerate

    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 9–12
    EngineeringEntrepreneurship
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  23. 23
    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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  24. 24
    University of Mississippi
    College 101
    ResearchModerate

    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 10–12
    Education
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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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  26. 26
    Mississippi State University School of Architecture
    Design Discovery
    ResearchModerate

    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 10–12
    Architecture & DesignVisual Arts
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  27. 27
    University of Mississippi
    Discover Engineering at UM
    ResearchHighly 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 9
    EngineeringChemistry
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  28. 28
    Delta State University Delta Music Institute
    DMI Summer Camp
    ResearchModerate

    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 9–12
    MusicFilm & MediaBusiness
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  29. 29
    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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  30. 30
    ResearchSelective

    Scholarship application for a $2000 award.

    📍 Multiple⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Eligibility not confirmed
    Apply ↗Details →