Reviewed 2026-09-16. Confirm current availability with each provider.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Beaver Works Summer Institute
Build, code, and solve real engineering challenges in a rigorous, team-based summer experience.
Cambridge, Massachusetts · 4 weeks
Income-based · up to $2,400
2026: free for qualifying families below the published $200,000 income and asset threshold; otherwise $2,400. Housing is not provided.
Primarily rising seniors in the US. Required online coursework and course-specific prerequisites apply.
2027 application dates have not been confirmed here.
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Carnegie Mellon University
Summer Academy for Math & Science
Six weeks of college-level STEM, hands-on projects, and mentorship in a fully funded residential program.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · 6 weeks + virtual preparation
No program fee
SAMS is fully funded. Students cover travel. Financial documentation is required with the application; students cannot buy a place.
Apply in grade 11; age 16+ by the start. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Review the full academic requirements.
The 2026 deadline was February 1. Check the official site for the next cycle.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MITES Summer
Explore challenging STEM courses, visit laboratories, and experience life at MIT with a community of curious students.
Cambridge, Massachusetts · 6 weeks
Tuition, housing & meals covered
All program-related costs are covered. Students are responsible for travel to and from MIT.
Apply during grade 11. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents; all eligible students may apply.
Applications typically open in November and close February 1. Confirm the next cycle with MITES.
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Colorado School of Mines
Summer Mines Engineering & Training
Try engineering projects and campus life during a residential week designed to help you picture your future in STEM.
Golden, Colorado · 1 week
$50 confirmation fee
Tuition, housing, and meals are covered. Accepted students pay a $50 confirmation fee and arrange their own travel.
Apply in grade 11 for the summer before grade 12. The provider lists no residency restrictions. Prospective first-generation students are encouraged to apply.
Applications open October 12, 2026. Three one-week sessions run in June–July 2027.
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World Science Festival
World Science Scholars
Connect advanced mathematical thinking with frontier science through a global, online learning community.
Online · worldwide · 1 academic year · about 2 hours/week
Free for selected scholars
The program is free. Students need a computer and reliable internet.
High school or accelerated middle school students with exceptional mathematical ability, worldwide. Complete the program before university.
The provider says 2027 applications will open in fall 2026. The previous deadline was April 15, 2026.
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Texas Tech University
Anson L. Clark Scholars Program
Work closely with faculty on a substantial research project in a small, seven-week residential cohort.
Lubbock, Texas · 7 weeks
No tuition · $25 application fee
Housing and meals are included. A $25 application fee and travel are not covered. A $750 stipend follows successful completion of the research report.
Age 17+ by the start; rising seniors or recent high school graduates. US citizens or permanent residents only.
The 2026 deadline was February 16. A January 2 opening for the next cycle has not been confirmed.
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University of Maryland
ESTEEM / SER-Quest
Develop an engineering research project while learning how researchers ask questions and communicate their findings.
College Park, Maryland · 4 weeks · commuter
No program fee
Free for selected participants. The 2026 program was commuter-only, without housing.
Rising seniors; minimum 3.2 GPA and specified math/science coursework. Full-time availability and interest in engineering at Maryland are required.
The 2026 application deadline was March 29; the program ran July 7–31. Next-cycle dates need confirmation.
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University of Wisconsin–Madison
Engineering Summer Program
Study engineering, physics, chemistry, and mathematics, with design workshops and faculty mentoring on campus.
Madison, Wisconsin · 3 weeks
Free · housing & meals included
The residential program, housing, and meals are free. Confirm travel and personal expenses with the provider.
Current sophomores or juniors at application; US citizens or permanent residents; 3.0 unweighted GPA and algebra/geometry prerequisites.
2026 applications are closed. The program ran July 11–31; a January opening for the next cycle is not yet confirmed here.
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UC San Diego Extended Studies
Sally Ride Science Academy
Step into the role of a scientist, coder, or space explorer through hands-on workshops for school-age learners.
San Diego, California · venues vary by grade · Varies by workshop
Varies by workshop
Check the selected workshop for tuition and any funding options. The next course catalogue may change.
Elementary, middle, and high school tracks. Check grade requirements and the exact venue for your workshop.
The provider lists January 2027 for next summer’s enrollment, without an exact opening day. Courses may fill before their deadlines.
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University of Maryland
WIE RISE!
Visit engineering labs virtually, meet student researchers, and try at-home activities across engineering disciplines.
Online · hosted from College Park, Maryland · 1 week · 2 hours/day in 2026
$25 in 2026
The published 2026 fee was $25. Confirm the 2027 price when the next programme details are released.
Rising grades 9–12. Open to all students. This is an introduction to research, not an internship or credit-bearing course.
2027 information and applications are planned for January; the provider has not given an exact day.
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Oklahoma State University
Automation & Robotics Discovery
Explore electrical engineering, automation, and mechatronics through an immersive hands-on camp.
Stillwater, Oklahoma · 1 week (published format)
$499 on the existing listing
The existing page lists $499 including accommodation and meals, but still references 2025. Confirm the current offering and price before planning.
The published listing is for grades 9–12. Current dates and enrollment need confirmation with OSU.
The official page has no confirmed 2026/2027 dates. Contact the provider before applying.
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Texas A&M University
Aggie STEM Summer Camps
Tackle practical STEM projects with day camps for younger students and overnight experiences for older learners.
College Station, Texas · 1 week
2026 day camp: $425
The 2026 day camp lists $425; overnight fees differ. The provider states no full scholarships for 2026. Confirm your grade-specific option and next-cycle fees.
Day camps: incoming grades 3–5. Overnight camps: incoming grades 6–12. Match your student to the correct track.
Check the official camp catalogue for new dates and registration. Prices shown refer to 2026.
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Nanotechnology Summer Mentorships
Investigate nanotechnology with staff and student researchers at the Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences.
Little Rock, Arkansas · Confirm with the center
Confirm with the center
A current program fee or stipend is not published on the linked overview.
High school students. Mentorships are competitive and depend on mentor availability; contact CINS for specific requirements.
No current application window is published. Ask the center whether a place is available for your intended summer.
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Discovering STEM in ACES
A listed ACES pre-college pathway exploring STEM in food, agriculture, and environmental systems.
Urbana, Illinois · Current format unconfirmed
Current fees unconfirmed
Older material mentions a program fee. A current fee, schedule, and application were not confirmed on the official listing.
Historically rising grades 10–12. Confirm current eligibility and whether the program is running with ACES.
The official listing does not confirm a 2026/2027 offering. Check with ACES before making plans.
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University of Chicago · Chin Lab
Science, Mathematics & Research Training
Explore research laboratories, quantum science, and astronomy with university scientists and students.
Chicago, Illinois · About 1 week in the 2026 listing
Confirm with the organizer
The official overview does not specify a program fee. Students must arrange their own transportation.
High school students interested in science. No previous experience is required.
The official 2026 page lists July 16–21 as tentative dates. The next offering has not been confirmed here.
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Duke University
Duke Summer Session for High School Students
Explore selected undergraduate courses through a separate Duke summer offering with commuter and online options.
Durham, North Carolina · 6 weeks
Tuition varies by enrollment
Check the Summer Session tuition schedule for the selected courses. This is a separate program from the discontinued STEM Academy.
For 2026: students in grades 10 or 11 during 2025–26, age 16+ by the start. Local commuter or eligible online courses; check course restrictions.
2026 applications opened March 1 and closed June 15. Confirm the next summer’s calendar.
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Duke University
Duke Summer STEM Academy
The engineering design academy named in the original list is no longer offered. Its official archive is retained here for clarity.
Durham, North Carolina · former host · Discontinued
Not accepting students
There is no current enrollment for this academy. Duke Summer Session is a separate alternative, with its own fees and requirements.
Discontinued. Do not apply or pay through an outdated listing.
The official application page states that this program is no longer offered.
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