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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 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 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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Silver SignalLegal Outreach Inc.Selective

Legal Outreach Inc. Summer Law Institute

A 5-week summer law program for rising 9th graders from NYC that combines criminal justice education, mock trial training, and skill-building in critical thinking, writing, and public speaking across seven prestigious law school sites.

Jul · 2–5 wk sessionsCommuterMultiple locationsFreeRolling
Entering grades9th
CategoriesCareer Exploration, Leadership
SubjectsCriminal Justice, Mock Trial, Law
CostFree
Websitehttps://legaloutreach.org/?page_id=155
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Silver SignalMass General BrighamSelective

Mass General Brigham: Youth Programs

A multi-year healthcare career exploration program for 10th–12th graders and college students, offering paid summer jobs, academic year internships, mentorship from healthcare professionals, and job shadowing across multiple hospital sites in the Boston area.

CommuterMultiple locationsFreeSpring 2026 application opening; selections finalized in summer
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, College
CategoriesHealthcare, Career Exploration, Leadership
SubjectsHealthcare Careers, Emergency Medicine, Nursing, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Radiology and Imaging, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary and Respiratory Services, Pathology and Clinical Laboratories, Research, Global Health
CostFree
Websitehttps://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/advancing-care/health-equity-community-health/youth-program
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Silver SignalNorthwestern UniversitySelectiveCredit

Northwestern Center for Talent Development (CTD) Summer Program

A comprehensive summer program offering academic enrichment courses for grades Pre-K through 12, with options for day camps, residential programs, and online learning. Courses span dozens of subjects including STEM, humanities, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Jun–Jul · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineEvanston, IL$500–$1,499214 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership, Business/Entrepreneurship
SubjectsEnglish, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences, Humanities, Leadership
Cost$500–$1,499 · $675
Websitehttps://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer-programs
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Silver SignalBrandeis UniversitySelective

Genesis at Brandeis University

A three-week pluralistic, academically focused Jewish learning and identity-building summer precollege program for exceptional high school students. Participants live on campus, work with Brandeis-affiliated faculty and staff, and earn a Certificate of Completion.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsResidentialWaltham, MA$3,000–$6,999172 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Leadership
SubjectsJewish Learning, Identity Development
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,700
Websitehttps://www.brandeis.edu/precollege/
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Silver SignalYale UniversitySelective

Yale Young Global Scholars

A highly selective 2-week residential academic enrichment program for high school sophomores and juniors from around the world. Students choose from three interdisciplinary tracks: Innovations in Science & Technology, Politics of Law & Economics, or Solving Global Challenges.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialNew Haven, CT$7,000+58 days
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, Leadership
SubjectsInnovations in Science & Technology, Politics of Law & Economics, Solving Global Challenges
Cost$7,000+ · $7,500
Websitehttps://globalscholars.yale.edu/
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Bronze SignalCarnegie Mellon UniversitySelectiveCredit

Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs

A comprehensive summer program suite for rising 11th and 12th graders offering college-level instruction in STEM, arts, design, leadership, and humanities on Carnegie Mellon's Pittsburgh campus. Programs range from 3 to 6 weeks with residential and commuter options, with several full-scholarship tracks available.

Jun · 3–6 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPittsburgh, PAFree83 days
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsArtificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Architecture, Art, Computational Biology, Design, Drama, Global Cultures, Leadership Development, Music, Game Development, Mathematics, Writing
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/
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Bronze SignalCornell UniversitySelective

Cornell University CATALYST Academy

An intensive one-week residential engineering program for high-achieving high school sophomores and juniors, featuring hands-on field sessions led by Cornell Engineering faculty, collaborative research projects, and college admissions guidance. The program is designed for students who have experienced barriers to STEM advancement and demonstrates commitment to increasing diversity in engineering.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialIthaca, NY$1,500–$2,99997 days
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Leadership
SubjectsEngineering, STEM, College Admissions
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,900
Websitehttps://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/catalystacademy/
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Bronze SignalHarvard UniversitySelective

Harvard University: Two-Week Program for High School Students

An intensive two-week residential summer program for rising juniors and seniors offering nearly 30 non-credit courses across humanities, social sciences, and STEM. Students live on Harvard's Cambridge campus, attend 3 hours of daily classes with 2–4 hours of homework, and participate in college readiness workshops and social activities.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialCambridge, MA$3,000–$6,99958 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership
SubjectsCreative Writing, Journalism, Psychology, Biology, Medicine, Public Health, Anthropology, Law, Politics, Philosophy, History, Business, Economics, Digital Media, Management, Race and Gender Studies, Ethics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,100
Websitehttps://summer.harvard.edu/high-school-programs/pre-college-program/
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Bronze SignalBrown UniversitySelective

Brown University Pre-College Programs: Leadership Institute (On Campus)

A 2-week residential or 4-week online program focused on social justice and leadership development. Students take interdisciplinary courses exploring leadership through various lenses including women's leadership, social entrepreneurship, and social movements, and develop an action plan to apply their learning.

Jun–Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineProvidence, RI$3,000–$6,999186 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesLeadership, Academic
SubjectsLeadership Development, Social Justice, Women and Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, Intercultural Communication, Public Speaking, Teamwork
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,498
Websitehttps://precollege.brown.edu/programs/leadership-institute
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Bronze SignalLaunchX / UC San DiegoSelective

LaunchX Flagship San Diego Entrepreneurship Program

A 4-week immersive residential program for high school students (ages 14–18) on the UC San Diego campus where teams launch real startups, develop business skills through a curriculum of identification, ideation, iteration, and implementation, and showcase their work at a Demo Day event.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialSan Diego, CA$7,000+114 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Career Exploration, Leadership
SubjectsEntrepreneurship, Startup Development, Business Launch
Cost$7,000+ · $11,495
Websitehttps://www.launchx.com/programs/san-diego-in-person-entrepreneurship
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Bronze SignalTufts UniversityCredit

Tufts University Pre-College Programs

Tufts offers multiple summer and year-round pre-college pathways including 6-week residential programs, 2-week intensives, and dual enrollment courses taught by Tufts faculty. Programs span engineering, arts, business, health sciences, and social impact with flexible residential, commuter, and hybrid formats.

Jun–Jul · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineMedford, MA$500–$1,499172 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsEngineering, Computer Science, Studio Art, Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, International Relations, Health Sciences, Pre-Med, Leadership, Climate Science, Chemistry, Writing
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,300
Websitehttps://universitycollege.tufts.edu/pre-college
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Bronze SignalBrown University

Brown University Pre-College Programs

An umbrella of summer programs for high school students offering over 300 courses across STEM, humanities, and leadership tracks. Programs range from 1 to 6 weeks and serve over 6,000 students annually from all 50 U.S. states and 75+ countries.

Jun–Aug · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineProvidence, RI$1,500–$2,999186 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership
SubjectsEnvironmental Studies, Pre-Med, Visual Art, Leadership, Law, Psychology, Mathematics, Creative Writing, History
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,816
Websitehttps://precollege.brown.edu/
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Bronze SignalGeorgetown University

Georgetown University Summer Pre-College Program - International Relations Academy

A one-week summer program for high school students exploring international relations through classes, guest speakers, off-site visits, and a capstone project. Students learn from world-renowned faculty and specialists covering topics from foreign policy to global health.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialWashington, DC$3,000–$6,999156 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, Leadership
SubjectsInternational Relations, Foreign Policy, International Law, Global Health, International Development
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,095
Websitehttps://summer.georgetown.edu/programs/SHS14/international-relations-academy
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Bronze SignalBarnard College

Barnard Pre-College Program: NextGen Leadership Institute

A 3-week summer program offering three academic tracks (STEMinist, Writing and Literature, Global Humanities) combining classroom instruction with curated NYC learning experiences and leadership development workshops through the Athena Center for Leadership.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuterNew York, NY$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Leadership
SubjectsSTEMinist, Writing and Literature, Global Humanities
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,125
Websitehttps://precollege.barnard.edu/nextgen-leadership-institute
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Dartmouth CollegeSelective

Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth (SEAD)

A 4-year cohort program providing year-round mentoring and campus immersion experiences for high-potential, low-income high school students, with a focus on college navigation and access.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuterHanover, NHFree20 days left
Entering grades9th, 10th
CategoriesAcademic, Leadership
SubjectsCollege Preparation
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://students.dartmouth.edu/social-impact/programs-initiatives/students/youth-education-mentoring-programs-yem/sead
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University of Notre DameSelectiveCredit

University of Notre Dame Pre-College Summer: Leadership Seminars

A highly selective 10-day residential leadership program for high school seniors featuring seminars on topics including business, global issues, inequality, AI and data innovation, American history, and financial literacy. Tuition, housing, and meals are fully covered for admitted students.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialNotre Dame, INFree71 days
Entering grades12th
CategoriesLeadership, Academic
SubjectsBusiness, Global Issues, Social and Economic Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Financial Literacy, American History
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://precollege.nd.edu/leadership-seminars/
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University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of BusinessSelective

UT Austin McCombs School of Business Summer Programs

Three selective residential summer programs for high school sophomores and juniors offering business education, leadership development, and accounting exploration on the UT Austin campus. All costs including tuition, food, and housing are covered.

May–Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAustin, TXFree82 days
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Academic
SubjectsBusiness, Leadership Development, Accounting, Accounting Careers and Majors
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/undergraduate-programs/bba/academics/bba-summer-high-school-programs/
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University of Texas at AustinSelective

UT-Austin: McCombs Summer High School Programs

Free, residential summer programs for high school students focusing on business, leadership, and accounting. Participants learn from faculty and industry professionals, compete in case competitions, and explore career pathways in business.

May–Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAustin, TXFree82 days
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Career Exploration
SubjectsBusiness, Leadership, Accounting, Executive Development
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/undergraduate-programs/bba/academics/bba-summer-high-school-programs/
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University of ChicagoSelectiveCredit

UChicago Pre-College Programs: Emerging Rural Leaders II

A competitive, invitation-based summer program for top juniors from rural and small-town high schools. Participants engage in a hybrid format combining a 1-week online Phoenix Week with a 3-week online academic course, earning college credit while exploring topics in writing, political economy, social media, engineering, and science.

Jun · 1–4 wk sessionsOnlineFree111 days
Entering grades11th
CategoriesAcademic, Leadership
SubjectsCollegiate Writing, Political Economy, Social Media and Expression, Molecular Engineering, Science and Technology
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://summer.uchicago.edu/programs/emerging-rural-leaders-ii
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University of Chicago Pre-College ProgramsSelectiveCredit

UChicago Pre-College Programs: Neubauer Family Adelante Summer Scholars

A fully online, selective summer program for outstanding high school juniors from Hispanic/Latino communities offering five college-credit bearing courses alongside professional development, networking, and cultural enrichment activities.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsOnlineFree111 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Leadership, Career Exploration
SubjectsCollegiate Writing, Political Economy, Social Media Studies, Molecular Engineering, Science and Technology
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://summer.uchicago.edu/programs/neubauer-family-adelante-summer-scholars
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Oakland ZooSelective

Oakland Zoo Teen Programs: ZooCamp Teen Assistants (T.A.)

A summer leadership and zoo education program offering three positions—Teen Assistant (unpaid volunteer), Teacher Intern (paid), and Administrative Intern (paid)—for high school students. Participants work Monday–Friday during nine one-week sessions from June through early August, supporting youth camp activities and gaining experience in animal education and youth leadership.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterOakland, CAFree142 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesCareer Exploration, Community Service, Leadership
SubjectsZoo Education, Animal Science, Youth Leadership, Conflict Resolution
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.oaklandzoo.org/programs-and-events/teen-assistants-t-a
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