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Summer Science Program (SSP)

Summer program · SSP International

Cost$11,800; aid can cover full cost + travel

DeadlineOpens Opens December 2026Not yet posted (2026 cycle closed February 19)

GradesJuniors only

FormatResidential

Five-week residential research program in astrophysics, biochemistry, genomics, or cell biology, with aid covering full need.

NotesPaid stipend · Financial aid

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Summer Science Research Program (Rockefeller University)

Summer program · The Rockefeller University, with Memorial Sloan Kettering and Weill Cornell Medicine

CostNot published

DeadlineApplications due January 4, 2027, 5:00 pm ET

GradesGrades 11–12

FormatCommuter

Competitive seven-week, full-time lab research program in NYC for 32 high school juniors and seniors; cost not published.

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Summer Search

Summer program · Summer Search

CostFree

DeadlineNot published

GradesSophomores only

FormatVaries

Free multi-year mentoring program for low-income sophomores, including two fully funded summer experiences.

NotesFinancial aid

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Summer Student Program (The Jackson Laboratory)

Summer program · The Jackson Laboratory

CostFree; $7,500 stipend

DeadlineOpens Opens ~NovemberDue January 25, 2027

GradesSeniors only

FormatResidential

Paid 10-week genetics research fellowship at The Jackson Laboratory for graduating high school seniors.

NotesPaid stipend

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Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)

Summer program · Telluride Association

CostFree

DeadlineNot yet posted (TASS paused for 2027; 2026 cycle closed December 3)

GradesGrades 10–11

FormatResidential

Free five-week residential seminar in Critical Black Studies or Anti-Oppressive Studies for high school sophomores and juniors.

NotesPaid stipend · Financial aid

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Tennessee Governor's Schools

Summer program · Tennessee Department of Education

CostNot published

DeadlineDue November 20, 2026; Arts (music, filmmaking) due Jan 15

GradesGrades 11–12

FormatResidential

Eleven residential summer programs across Tennessee university campuses in fields from STEM to the arts.

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Texas Boys State (American Legion)

Summer program · The American Legion, Department of Texas

CostNot published; typically sponsored by a local American Legion post at little to no cost to the family

DeadlineNot published on the program's public pages

GradesJuniors only

FormatResidential

A week-long residential mock-government program on the UT Austin campus for Texas young men entering their senior year.

NotesFinancial aid

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Theatre Arts Division – Cherubs (Northwestern University)

Summer program · Northwestern University

Cost$8,000 total, tuition/fees/room/board (2026)

DeadlineOpens Opens NovemberNot yet posted for 2027 (2026 cycle closed February 27)

GradesGrades 10–11

FormatResidential

Northwestern's well-known 'Cherubs' theatre program: five weeks of conservatory-style training limited to top sophomores and juniors.

NotesFinancial aid

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Upward Bound (U.S. Department of Education)

Summer program · U.S. Department of Education

CostFree

DeadlineNot published (rolling, by local host site)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

Free federal college-prep program with a residential summer session, run through colleges nationwide.

NotesFinancial aid

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Upward Bound Math-Science (U.S. Department of Education)

Summer program · U.S. Department of Education

CostFree

DeadlineNot published (rolling, by local host site)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

Free federal TRIO program with an intensive summer math-and-science session at host colleges nationwide.

NotesFinancial aid

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USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program

Summer program · University of Southern California

Cost$9,868–$29,604 tuition (by course load) + ~$506 required fees; housing ~$2,850–$3,970 extra (2027)

DeadlineOpens Opens December 2026U.S. applicants due April 15, 2027; international applicants March 15

GradesGrades 10–12

FormatVaries

A six-week, selective filmmaking program at USC's School of Cinematic Arts for students 16 and older.

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Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS)

Summer program · Virginia Space Grant Consortium

CostFree

DeadlineOpens Opens mid-AugustDue October 24, 2026

GradesGrades 11–12

FormatHybrid

Free online aerospace course for Virginia juniors/seniors; top scholars win a week at NASA Langley.

ApplyOfficial site ↗

Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS)

Summer program · Virginia Space Grant Consortium

CostFree

DeadlineOpens Opens mid-AugustDue October 25, 2026

GradesSophomores only

FormatHybrid

Free online NASA Wallops course for VA sophomores; top scholars win a week-long residential academy.

ApplyOfficial site ↗

WYSE Summer Camps (University of Illinois)

Summer program · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Grainger College of Engineering

Cost$550 day / $750 commuter / $1,500 residential (+$25 deposit); scholarships cover 50-100%

DeadlineOpens February2026 season full; 2027 window expected to open Feb, deadline late…

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

Competitive-admission engineering camps at Illinois, one to two weeks, with residential, commuter, day, and virtual options.

NotesFinancial aid

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Yale Young Global Scholars: Politics, Law & Economics (PLE)

Summer program · Yale University

Cost$7,500; need-based aid can cover up to 100%

DeadlineRegular Decision due January 6, 2027 (Early Action Oct 15)

GradesGrades 10–11

FormatResidential

A two-week residential Yale seminar track on government, law, and economic policy for high-achieving sophomores and juniors.

NotesFinancial aid

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YES Abroad (U.S. Department of State)

Summer program · U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by American Councils

CostFree, fully funded

DeadlineNot posted on the program's own pages; historically due in fall

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

Fully funded State Dept. exchange placing U.S. teens with a host family and school abroad for a semester.

NotesFinancial aid

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Young Writers Workshop (Kenyon Review)

Summer program · Kenyon College / The Kenyon Review

Cost$2,575 (tuition, room, board); $995 online

DeadlineOpens Opens January 2027Applications due March 1, 2027

GradesGrades 10–11

FormatVaries

Highly selective two-week residential creative writing workshop on Kenyon College's campus; a one-week online version is also offered.

NotesFinancial aid

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Youth Conservation Corps (Virginia State Parks)

Summer program · Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

CostFree; $750 completion stipend

DeadlineOpens January 1Due March 19, 2027, 5 p.m.

GradesFreshmen only

FormatResidential

Two-week paid conservation work crew for incoming Virginia high school freshmen, with a $750 completion stipend.

NotesPaid stipend

ApplyOfficial site ↗

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