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Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP)

Summer program · Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

CostFree; paid stipend

DeadlineNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed March 13; 2027 info posted in Nov…

GradesJuniors only

FormatCommuter

Paid eight-week cancer-research lab internship for Seattle-area juniors heading into senior year.

NotesPaid stipend

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Garcia Summer Scholars Program (Stony Brook University)

Summer program · Stony Brook University (Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces / MRSEC)

Cost$4,000 lab fee + $50 registration

DeadlineNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed)

GradesGrades 10–12

FormatVaries

Seven-week materials-science research program at Stony Brook with a $4,050 fee.

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Gateway Exploration Program (Georgetown University School of Medicine)

Summer program · Georgetown University School of Medicine

CostNot published

DeadlineNot published

GradesGrades 9–11

FormatCommuter

Georgetown School of Medicine internship shadowing physicians, limited to DC and Prince William County students.

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Governor's Honors Academy (West Virginia)

Summer program · West Virginia Department of Education / West Virginia University

CostFree

DeadlineNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed April 3)

GradesJuniors only

FormatResidential

A free, three-week residential academy at WVU for about 175 academically driven West Virginia rising seniors.

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Governor's Honors Program (Georgia)

Summer program · Georgia Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy

CostFree

DeadlineOpens App link emailed to nominees Nov. 13Online application due January 8, 2027

GradesGrades 10–11

FormatResidential

A state-funded, four-week residential summer program for nominated Georgia rising juniors and seniors.

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Governor's Institutes of Vermont

Summer program · Governor's Institutes of Vermont

CostSliding scale $10-$3,100 (need-based)

DeadlineOpens Opens in January 2027Not yet posted (2026 Summer Institute cycle closed)

GradesGrades 9–11

FormatResidential

Sliding-scale summer institutes for Vermont 9th-11th graders across eight fields, from engineering to global issues.

NotesFinancial aid

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Governor's Program for Gifted Children (McNeese State University)

Summer program · McNeese State University

CostSliding scale $200-$3,000 (LA residents); $4,000 flat (out-of-state)

DeadlineNot yet posted (2026 applications closed; reopening for 2027)

GradesGrades 9–10

FormatResidential

A long-running, sliding-scale residential summer program for gifted Louisiana students, running since 1959.

NotesFinancial aid

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Governor's Scholars Program (Kentucky)

Summer program · Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program / Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet

CostFree

DeadlineOpens Packets mailed to schools by Sep 8Due to program January 15, 2027 (Jan 29 multi-school districts);…

GradesJuniors only

FormatResidential

A free, five-week residential summer program for about 1,000 of Kentucky's top rising seniors.

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Governor's School for Agriculture (Virginia Tech)

Summer program · Virginia Tech / Virginia Department of Education

CostNot published on program page; ask your counselor or VDOE

DeadlineSet by each school/school division via VDOE; ask your counselor for…

GradesGrades 11–12

FormatResidential

Three-week residential Virginia Tech program for the state's top rising juniors and seniors in agriculture.

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Governor's School for Excellence (Delaware)

Summer program · University of Delaware Division of Professional and Continuing Studies / Delaware Department of Education

CostNot published

DeadlineNot published

GradesSophomores only

FormatResidential

A one-week residential program at the University of Delaware for academically or artistically talented students.

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Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities Summer Programs (South Carolina)

Summer program · South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

CostFrom about $1,000-$3,000, varies by program and grade; aid available

DeadlineOpens Priority deadline mid-JanuaryDue May 21, 2027

GradesGrades 9–11

FormatResidential

Overnight summer arts programs for South Carolina students across six disciplines, with financial assistance available.

NotesFinancial aid

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Governor's School of New Jersey

Summer program · Drew University and Rutgers University

CostFree

DeadlineNot published

GradesJuniors only

FormatResidential

A tuition-free, residential STEM summer program for New Jersey juniors, at Drew (Sciences) or Rutgers (Engineering).

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Governor's School of North Carolina

Summer program · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Cost$600 tuition

DeadlineOpens Local nomination begins fall 2026Statewide nomination deadline December 9, 2026 (local deadlines…

GradesGrades 10–11

FormatResidential

A four-week residential summer program on two NC campuses, ungraded and credit-free, for nominated gifted 10th and 11th graders.

NotesFinancial aid

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Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM)

Summer program · HCSSiM (independent nonprofit, formerly hosted by Hampshire College)

Cost$7,208 (2026); financial aid available

DeadlineOpens Typically winterNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed April 17)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

Six-week deep-immersion math program long hosted at Hampshire College, relocating for 2027 after the college's closure.

NotesFinancial aid

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High School Intern Program (UCSF Science & Health Education Partnership)

Summer program · UCSF Science & Health Education Partnership

CostFree; $4,500 stipend

DeadlineNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed Feb. 8; interest form open for 2027)

GradesJuniors only

FormatCommuter

Paid eight-week UCSF biomedical research internship exclusively for San Francisco public high school juniors.

NotesPaid stipend

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High School Orchestral Institute (Brevard Music Center)

Summer program · Brevard Music Center

Cost$9,400 (includes housing, meals, instruction)

DeadlineNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed February 15)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

A six-week residential orchestral training program that has historically funded scholarships for over 80% of students.

NotesFinancial aid

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High School Summer Immersion Program (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center)

Summer program · Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

CostNot published

DeadlineOpens November 2026Due February 1, 2027

GradesSeniors only

FormatCommuter

Cincinnati Children's is relaunching its high school research internship as a new program starting summer 2027.

ApplyOfficial site ↗

High School Summer Internship Program (Cleveland Clinic Center for Youth and College Education)

Summer program · Cleveland Clinic

CostFree; paid $15/hr

DeadlineOpens Opens January 2027Not yet posted (2026 cycle closed)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatCommuter

Paid seven-week Cleveland Clinic internship in clinical, nonclinical, or health-tech tracks for Northeast Ohio teens.

NotesPaid stipend

ApplyOfficial site ↗

High School Summer Program (MD Anderson Cancer Center)

Summer program · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

CostFree; $7,200 stipend

DeadlineOpens Opens Nov 16Due Summer 2027 applications due January 13, 2027

GradesSeniors only

FormatCommuter

Highly selective, paid ten-week cancer research internship at MD Anderson for Texas high school seniors.

NotesPaid stipend

ApplyOfficial site ↗

HOBY State Leadership Seminars (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership)

Summer program · Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY)

CostUsually covered by your school; $225-$450 if not

DeadlineSet by each state affiliate; ask your school counselor

GradesSophomores only

FormatResidential

A nomination-based, multi-day residential leadership seminar for sophomores, held on college campuses in every state.

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Honors Summer Math Camp (HSMC)

Summer program · Texas State University (Mathworks)

Cost$6,600; need-based scholarships available

DeadlineOpens Opens Dec 1Rolling admissions from Feb 15; fills early

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

Six-week residential research-oriented math camp at Texas State University, open to students nationwide.

NotesFinancial aid

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Interlochen Arts Camp

Summer program · Interlochen Center for the Arts

Cost$2,125-$10,500 tuition depending on session (1-6 weeks)

DeadlineDue January 15, 2027 priority deadline for audition/portfolio…

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

A residential arts camp with 1- to 6-week sessions in music, theatre, visual art, dance, writing, and film.

NotesFinancial aid

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Introduction to Engineering Program (University of Notre Dame)

Summer program · University of Notre Dame College of Engineering

Cost$2,850

DeadlineLimited spots, rolling admission; 2027 application not yet open

GradesJuniors only

FormatResidential

Two-week residential Notre Dame engineering program for rising seniors, no application fee.

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Iowa Young Writers' Studio: 6-Week Online Course (University of Iowa)

Summer program · University of Iowa

Cost$475

DeadlineOpens September 15Due October 31, 2026 (Winter 2027 course)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatOnline

Lower-cost six-week asynchronous online creative writing course, more accessible than Iowa's residential program.

NotesFinancial aid

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