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Access ASU Leadership Institute

Summer program · Arizona State University

Cost$50 deposit only

DeadlineNot published for the 2027 cycle (2026 applications are now closed)

GradesGrades 10–11

FormatResidential

A free four-day residential leadership program at ASU tying civic engagement to college and career pathways, for rising juniors and seniors.

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Alabama Governor's School (Samford University)

Summer program · Samford University

Cost$1,100 program fee + $30 application fee (fee waivers available)

DeadlineNot published on the program page

GradesGrades 10–11

FormatResidential

A 13-day residential honors program at Samford for about 100 academically or creatively gifted Alabama students.

NotesFinancial aid

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American Legion Auxiliary Girls State

Summer program · American Legion Auxiliary

CostFree (underwritten by the state Auxiliary); minor incidental costs only

DeadlineSet by each state program; contact your school counselor or local…

GradesJuniors only

FormatResidential

A free week-long mock-government leadership program for rising seniors, run state-by-state by the American Legion Auxiliary.

NotesFinancial aid

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American Legion Boys State

Summer program · The American Legion

CostVaries by state (New Jersey: about $375 total); some posts sponsor delegates

DeadlineSet by each state program; contact your school counselor or local…

GradesJuniors only

FormatResidential

A week-long mock-government leadership program for rising seniors, run state-by-state by the American Legion.

NotesFinancial aid

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American Legion Jersey Boys State (New Jersey)

Summer program · The American Legion, Department of New Jersey

Cost$375 total ($50 application fee + $325 tuition)

DeadlineNot published on the program's public pages

GradesJuniors only

FormatResidential

A week-long residential mock-government program on a New Jersey campus for rising seniors who live or attend school in the state.

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Argonauts (JASON)

Summer program · JASON

CostNot published

DeadlineOpens Late JanuaryNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

Competitive NASA-linked STEM expedition pairing select students with scientists and engineers.

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Arkansas Governor's School (Arkansas Tech University)

Summer program · Arkansas Tech University / State of Arkansas

CostFree

DeadlineOpens Opens Oct 19Student applications due February 1, 2027

GradesJuniors only

FormatResidential

A free, four-week residential summer program at Arkansas Tech for the state's most talented rising seniors.

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Aspen Music Festival and School

Summer program · Aspen Music Festival and School

Cost~$8,785 (half session) to ~$13,585 (full session), tuition + room/board (2027)

DeadlineOpens Opens Sept 15 (most instruments)Due Jan 5 (most instruments); earlier for piano collab/conducting -…

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

An elite conservatory-level summer festival where accomplished high schoolers audition alongside college and professional musicians.

NotesFinancial aid

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AwesomeMath Summer Program

Summer program · AwesomeMath

Cost$1,275-$1,575 per 3-week online course

DeadlineOpens Rolling, early enrollment by late JanuaryNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed Jun 5)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatOnline

Online summer courses in competition math for ages 12-18, admission by untimed test and teacher recommendation.

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BU RISE (Boston University)

Summer program · Boston University

CostNot published; $75 application fee

DeadlineOpens Opens Dec 17Applications due February 3, 2027

GradesJuniors only

FormatResidential

Six-week lab or field research internship at Boston University for rising seniors, need-based aid available.

NotesFinancial aid

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California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)

Summer program · California Arts Council, hosted at Cal Poly Pomona

Cost$5,174 California residents / $10,475 non-resident (2026)

DeadlineOpens Opens November 1Application and scholarship priority deadline February 28, 2027

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

California's official state summer arts school: four weeks, residential, across eight disciplines, selected on talent and creativity.

NotesFinancial aid

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Canada/USA Mathcamp

Summer program · Mathematics Foundation of America

CostFree under $100k household income; up to $7,500 otherwise, aid available

DeadlineOpens Opens early JanuaryNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed Feb 23)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

Five-week residential math program for ages 13-18, no transcript required, free for households under $100k.

NotesFinancial aid

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CBYX (Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange)

Summer program · U.S. Congress and German Bundestag, administered by CIEE and other partner organizations

CostFree; $150/mo stipend

DeadlineDue November 3, 2026, 11:59pm Pacific

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

Fully funded U.S.-Germany exchange sending teens to live with a host family and attend school in Germany for a year.

NotesPaid stipend · Financial aid

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Civic Leadership Institute (Northwestern University)

Summer program · Northwestern University Center for Talent Development

Cost$3,125 (day) / $5,530 (residential); financial aid available

DeadlineRolling admission; apply early as financial aid funds are limited

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

A three-week Northwestern summer course pairing current social and political issues with hands-on service-learning.

NotesFinancial aid

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Clark Scholars Program (Texas Tech University)

Summer program · Texas Tech University

CostFree; $750 stipend

DeadlineOpens Opens Jan 2Applications due February 15, 2027 (11:59 PM CT)

GradesGrades 11–12

FormatResidential

Seven-week paid research apprenticeship at Texas Tech for just 12 rising seniors nationwide.

NotesPaid stipend

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Climate Change Research Initiative (NASA GISS)

Summer program · NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies

CostNot published

DeadlineNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed Feb 27)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatHybrid

NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies climate research internship for NYC-area/MD-area high schoolers.

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COSMOS (University of California)

Summer program · University of California

Cost$5,518 (2026); $46 application fee (waivers available)

DeadlineOpens Typically opens in JanuaryNot yet posted for 2027 (2026 window was Jan 7-Feb 6)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

A four-week residential STEM program for California students at six UC campuses.

NotesFinancial aid

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Creative Writing Program (Interlochen Arts Camp)

Summer program · Interlochen Center for the Arts

Cost$7,550 per 3-week session

DeadlineDue January 15, 2027

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

Selective three-week residential creative writing intensive at Interlochen's arts campus, plus shorter one-week genre intensives.

NotesFinancial aid

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Crimson Summer Academy (Harvard University)

Summer program · Harvard University Division of Continuing Education

CostFree; paid stipend

DeadlineNot published (school-nomination based)

GradesFreshmen only

FormatResidential

Free three-summer residential program at Harvard, with a stipend, for nominated Boston/Cambridge/Somerville freshmen.

NotesPaid stipend · Financial aid

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DBMI Summer Research Program (Columbia University)

Summer program · Columbia University Department of Biomedical Informatics

CostNot published

DeadlineNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed)

GradesSeniors only

FormatCommuter

Seven-week biomedical informatics research program at Columbia for rising or graduating high school seniors.

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Digital Health Workforce Initiative (Rice University)

Summer program · Rice University Center for STEM Engagement (R-STEM)

CostFree; stipend up to $1,800

DeadlineOpens Opens December 2026Not yet posted (2026 cycle closed February 8)

GradesGrades 9–10

FormatCommuter

Paid Rice University summer program in biomedical tech and AI for 9th-10th graders, selected by lottery.

NotesPaid stipend · Financial aid

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EAA Air Academy

Summer program · Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)

Cost$1,350-$1,700 depending on camp/session (need-based camperships available)

DeadlineOpens Rolling; 2027 registration openNot yet posted

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

Residential aviation camps (Explore Aviation & Discover Flight) in Oshkosh, WI, with need-based camperships.

NotesFinancial aid

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Economics for Leaders (Foundation for Teaching Economics)

Summer program · Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE)

Cost$2,800; partial scholarships of $100-$2,000 available

DeadlineOpens Opens December 2026Not yet posted (2026 cycle closed; 2027 opens in December 2026)

GradesGrades 10–11

FormatResidential

A competitive week-long residential program teaching economic reasoning for public-policy leadership, held at about a dozen university campuses.

NotesFinancial aid

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Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP)

Summer program · University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science

Cost$9,250

DeadlineOpens Opens Dec 1, 12 p.m. ETApplications due February 17, 2027

GradesGrades 9–11

FormatResidential

Selective three-week residential Penn engineering academy for students entering grades 10-12, 3.0 GPA minimum.

NotesFinancial aid

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