Summer Academy for Math and Science (Carnegie Mellon University)

Summer program · Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon's Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS) brings rising seniors to Pittsburgh for six weeks of college-level STEM classes, hands-on projects, and mentoring from CMU faculty and staff, after a required virtual Jumpstart session. The program is genuinely tuition-free — there's no option to pay out of pocket — and it covers housing and core expenses, so students are only responsible for travel to Pittsburgh. SAMS particularly encourages students from underrepresented and under-resourced backgrounds in STEM to apply, though it describes itself as merit-based. Financial documentation (tax records or a fee waiver) is part of the holistic application review.

Who can apply

GradesJuniors only

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

FieldsMath · Computer Science · Engineering · Science

Logistics

Cost to youFree

Financial aidAvailable

StipendNot listed

FormatResidential

Length6 weeks, June 20-August 1, 2026, plus a virtual Jumpstart (June 15-16)

WhereCarnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Applying

DueApplications due February 1, 2027

You submitHolistic review with financial documentation (tax forms or NACAC fee waiver); U.S. citizen or permanent resident, at least 16 by program start

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