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Gold SignalBronfman FoundationSelective

The Bronfman Fellowship

A year-long program for intellectually curious Jewish 11th graders featuring a free immersive summer experience in Israel and the U.S., followed by monthly virtual experiences and winter/spring seminars. The program brings together a cohort of 26 Fellows to explore Jewish texts, ideas, and leadership development.

Jun–Aug · Academic YearResidential / OnlineMultiple locationsFree22 days left

Entering grades11th

CategoriesLeadership, Academic

SubjectsJewish Studies, Leadership Development

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://bronfman.org/

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Gold SignalTelluride AssociationSelective

Telluride Association: Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)

A free, residential five-week college-level seminar program for high school sophomores and juniors focusing on humanities and social sciences. Students engage in intellectual exploration of topics including history, politics, literature, and art through daily three-hour seminars, community-based learning, and democratic decision-making.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialIthaca, NYFree23 days left

Entering grades9th, 10th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsHumanities, Social Sciences, History, Politics, Literature, Art

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.tellurideassociation.org/our-programs/high-school-students/

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Gold SignalMassachusetts Institute of TechnologySelective

MIT Women's Technology Program (WTP)

A 4-week residential program for rising high school seniors focused on foundational mechanical engineering. Students engage in hands-on classes, labs, team-based projects, and work with MIT mentors to build engineering skills and explore college-level material.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidentialCambridge, MAFree35 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsMechanical Engineering, Engineering, Computer Aided Design, Electronics, Programming

CostFree · $0

Websitehttp://wtp.mit.edu/

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Gold SignalPrinceton UniversitySelective

Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP)

A selective, free summer journalism program for rising seniors that combines virtual workshops in June and early July with a 10-day residential intensive at Princeton in late July/early August. The program includes college admissions preparation, journalism practicums with major news organizations, and year-long college advising.

Jun–Jul · 8 wk sessionsResidential / OnlinePrinceton, NJFree82 days

Entering grades12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration

SubjectsJournalism, College Preparation, Current Events, Media Studies, Writing

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://psjp.princeton.edu/

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Gold SignalMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Selective

MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES) Program

MITES Summer is a free, six-week residential program at MIT for high school juniors interested in STEM. Students take courses in math, life sciences, physics, humanities, and project-based electives, live on campus, and receive college admissions counseling and professional mentoring.

Jun–Jul · 6 wk sessionsResidentialCambridge, MAFree83 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership

SubjectsMathematics, Life Sciences, Physics, Humanities, Engineering Design, Machine Learning, Genomics, Electronics, Architecture

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://mites.mit.edu/

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Gold SignalTexas Tech UniversitySelective

Texas Tech University: Clark Scholars Program

An intensive seven-week summer research program for high school juniors and seniors offering hands-on research experience across multiple disciplines, with all room, board, and meals provided plus a research stipend.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidentialLubbock, TXFree106 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsResearch

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.depts.ttu.edu/honors/academicsandenrichment/affiliatedandhighschool/clarks/index.php

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Gold SignalNew York Science AcademySelective

National Youth Science Camp

A fully-funded, competitive 3–4 week residential STEAM camp in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest for high school-bound delegates, featuring lectures, directed studies, outdoor adventure, and a trip to Washington, DC. Two delegates are selected from each state and Washington D.C., with international participants hosted through the U.S. State Department.

Jul · 3–4 wk sessionsResidentialMonongahela National Forest, WVFree111 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsScience, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Arts

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.nysacademy.org/programs/nyscamp/

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Gold SignalFreedom ForumSelective

Freedom Forum: Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference

A highly selective, all-expenses-paid 5-day residential journalism and multimedia storytelling conference in Washington, D.C. for high school juniors. Fifty-one participants (one from each state and Washington, D.C.) receive instruction from leading journalists, tour newsrooms, and are awarded $1,000 college scholarships.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialWashington, DCFree125 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsJournalism, Multimedia Storytelling, First Amendment, Media Ethics, Photojournalism, Investigative Reporting, Digital Media

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.freedomforum.org/al-neuharth-free-spirit-and-journalism-conference/

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Gold SignalRockefeller UniversitySelective

The Rockefeller University: Summer Neuroscience Program

A two-week neuroscience course for NYC public high school students led by Rockefeller graduate students, focusing on ongoing neuroscience research and how the brain relates to daily life.

Aug · 2 wk sessionsCommuterManhattan, NYFree125 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsNeuroscience

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.rockefeller.edu/outreach/snp/

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Gold SignalStanford UniversitySelective

Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)

A five-week immersive enrichment program for high school juniors focused on science, medicine, and health careers. The program provides mentorship from medical professionals and faculty while emphasizing college and medical career preparation for low-income and first-generation students from Northern California.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialStanford, CAFree133 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesSTEM, Healthcare, Career Exploration, Academic

SubjectsHealth Science, Medicine, Science

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://med.stanford.edu/odme/high-school-students/smysp.html

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Gold SignalMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Selective

MIT: Beaver Works Summer Institute

A highly selective four-week immersive STEM summer program offering hands-on, project-based courses in autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductor design, quantum computing, and related fields. Students choose between virtual or in-person formats and must complete prerequisite online courses to apply.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineCambridge, MAFree141 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsAutonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Semiconductor Design, Quantum Computing, Wearable Technology, Remote Sensing, Hardware Development

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://bwsi.mit.edu/

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Gold SignalAmerican Museum of Natural HistorySelectiveCredit

American Museum of Natural History: Science Research Mentoring Program (SRMP)

A year-long in-person research program for high school students in New York City, where participants work with scientist mentors on authentic research projects and earn a $2,500 stipend upon completion. Students gain hands-on experience in DNA lab work, data analysis, and scientific programming while earning college credit.

Aug · Academic YearCommuterNew York, NYFreeWinter 2027 (Class of 2028)

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic, Career Exploration

SubjectsScience Research, Biology, Genetics, Astronomy, Archaeology, Data Analysis, Programming

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/teens/science-research-mentoring-program

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Gold SignalStanford UniversitySelective

Stanford Medicine: Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR)

An eight-week on-campus research program for high school juniors and seniors to perform basic research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers on medically-oriented projects in one of eight biological science institutes.

JunCommuterStanford, CAFreeLate February 2027

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsImmunology, Neurobiology, Cancer Biology, Bioengineering, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Cardiovascular Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics and Genomics, Pre-Med

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://simr.stanford.edu/

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Gold SignalCanada/USA MathcampSelective

Canada/USA Mathcamp

An immersive 5-week residential mathematics summer program for mathematically talented students ages 13–18. The program offers advanced mathematics instruction, extracurricular activities, and a collaborative learning environment at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialBurlington, VT$7,000+105 days

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics

Cost$7,000+ · $7,500

Websitehttps://www.mathcamp.org/

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Gold SignalBoston UniversitySelective

Boston University: Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)

A six-week residential mathematics program for high school students ages 14–18 that emphasizes exploratory problem-solving, mathematical discovery, and creative thinking. Students work in a community-based learning environment alongside undergraduate counselors, graduate students, and research mathematicians.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidentialBoston, MA$7,000+109 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics

Cost$7,000+ · $8,000

Websitehttps://www.promys.org/

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Gold SignalRoss Mathematics ProgramSelective

Ross Mathematics Program

A 6-week intensive summer program designed to encourage motivated pre-college students to explore mathematics, nurture mathematical curiosity and logical thinking, and support critical thinking and informed citizenship.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+141 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMathematics

Cost$7,000+ · $7,000

Websitehttps://rossprogram.org/

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Gold SignalSSP InternationalSelective

The Summer Science Program (SSP) : Research in Astrophysics

A 5-week residential research program for high school juniors focusing on asteroid orbit determination. Students conduct hands-on observational astronomy, learn Python programming, and contribute real research to NASA-funded projects through the Minor Planet Center.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations101 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsAstrophysics, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Scientific Programming

Websitehttps://ssp.org/astrophysics/

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Gold SignalSummer Science ProgramSelective

The Summer Science Program (SSP) : Research in Biochemistry

A six-week residential research program where high school juniors conduct hands-on biochemistry research, focusing on enzyme structure and design of fungal inhibitors. Participants perform bench experiments and computational modeling, culminating in a poster and written report.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations101 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsBiochemistry, Enzyme Research, Drug Design

Websitehttps://ssp.org/biochemistry/

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Gold SignalThe Summer Science ProgramSelective

The Summer Science Program (SSP): Research in Genomics

A residential research program for high school juniors focusing on bacterial genomics, antibiotic resistance, and directed evolution. Students work in teams conducting hands-on lab research at one of six university campuses, learning molecular biology techniques including PCR, genome sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis.

JunResidentialMultiple locations101 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsBacterial Genomics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Antibiotic Resistance

Websitehttps://ssp.org/bacterial-genomics/

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Silver SignalUCSF FresnoSelective

UCSF Fresno: Summer Biomedical Internship Program

A highly selective 6–7 week summer internship matching high school juniors with faculty mentors on biomedical research projects. Students work daily on research, present findings, and participate in clinical experiences including hospital tours and Grand Rounds lectures.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsCommuterFresno, CAFree74 days

Entering grades10th

CategoriesSTEM, Healthcare, Career Exploration, Academic

SubjectsBiomedical Research, Pre-Med, Healthcare Professions

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://sjvpremed.ucsf.edu/sbi

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Silver SignalCarnegie Mellon University Pre-College ProgramsSelective

Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs: CS Scholars

A fully funded, merit-based residential program for rising 10th and 11th graders interested in exploring computer science through Python programming, computational math, faculty mentorship, and real-world projects with industry engagement.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidentialPittsburgh, PAFree83 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsComputer Science, Python Programming, Computational Mathematics

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/computer-science-scholars.html

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Silver SignalSanta Clara UniversitySelective

Santa Clara University - Summer Engineering Seminar (SES)

A free five-day residential engineering program for high school sophomores and juniors featuring hands-on workshops across six engineering disciplines, with all housing and meals covered by the university and corporate sponsors.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialSanta Clara, CAFree141 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsBioengineering, Civil Engineering, Sustainable and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.scu.edu/engineering/beyond-the-classroom/outreach/summer-engineering-seminar-ses/

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Silver SignalYiddish Book CenterSelective

Yiddish Book Center: Great Jewish Books Summer Program

An intensive residential program for rising juniors and seniors featuring college-style seminars on modern Jewish literature in multiple languages, with optional creative writing component. All admitted students receive full scholarships covering tuition, room, board, books, and activities.

Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialAmherst, MAFree189 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, Language, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsModern Jewish Literature, Literary Analysis, Creative Writing, Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish Literature

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/educational-programs/great-jewish-books-summer-program

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Silver SignalThe Harvard CrimsonSelective

The Harvard Crimson's Summer Journalism Academy

A 10-day summer journalism program offering workshops, panels, and mentorship from Crimson editors. Students develop a journalism portfolio, learn reporting practices, and receive college admissions guidance from Harvard undergraduates.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineCambridge, MAFree235 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsJournalism, Reporting, News Writing, Multimedia Journalism

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.gp.thecrimson.com/

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