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This list is by no-means comprehensive, but it may give you some ideas of things you can do during the summer in secondary school, or even in addition to school. Explore your interests and passions! We will continue to update this last with new programs.
Air Force Academy Summer Seminar
Open to current Juniors with a GPA of at least 3.0, must apply between December 1-January 15
https://www.academyadmissions.com/admissions/outreach-programs/summer-seminar/
Athletics: Showcases & Tours
UK: https://www.ukuniversityshowcase.com/
UK & US: https://thisathlete.com/uk-football-experience/
University of Amsterdam
Summer pre-university programs for high school students.
https://summerschool.uva.nl/programmes/summer-programmes.html?t=pre-university
Biogen-MIT Biotech in Action: Virtual Programs
This virtual program will use virtual labs, online learning and conferencing software, and real-time conversations with employees of both Biogen and MIT to teach you all about biotechnology and invention with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease.
https://www.biogen.com/en_us/virtual-community-lab/biogen-mit.html
Bocconi Summer Program
Open to students at least 16 years old and in 10th or 11th grade. Spend two weeks in July focusing ont wo different subject areas, taught by Bocconi professors.
https://www.unibocconi.it/en/programs/summer-school/summer-school-high-school-students
Boston University
Science program for current high school Juniors. Students can apply for financial aid.
http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/research/
Cambridge
At least age 14, summer program in the UK
Coast Guard Academy summer program
1 week program for current Juniors, must apply between February and April. Financial aid/scholarships are available but must write an extra essay and apply for it.
Cornell University Summer College
The award-winning Summer College Programs for High School Students offer talented high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to study at Cornell for two, three, or six weeks; earn an average of three to six college credits; take college courses with leading Cornell faculty members; explore careers and majors; attend admissions workshops; and much more.
https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/admission
Georgetown University
Georgetown’s Summer High School Programs offer an immersive learning experience that prepares you with the tools needed for college success. Ranging in length from one to eight weeks, our programs span a wide range of subjects, covering everything from forensic science and politics to creative writing and data science. You'll have the opportunity to meet classmates from around the world and earn college credit.
Girls who Code
The Summer Immersion Program is a free 7-week introductory computer science program for 9th-11th grade girls. During the 7-week program, participants learn about computer science, gain exposure to tech jobs, and join a sisterhood of girls who are using computer science to become change-makers.
https://girlswhocode.com/programs/summer-immersion-program
Harvard
Must be at least 15.
HKU Academy for the Talented (AcT)
30+ summer programmes at the University of Hong Kong from June to August, created for high‑achieving secondary school students who are eager to explore academic interests and experience university‑level learning at HKU. These programmes span a wide range of disciplines—including Business, STEM, Medicine, Law, Engineering, Humanities, and Global Studies—reflecting the Academy’s mission to foster whole‑person development and diverse cultural interactions. Application deadline in March.
Horizon
Horizon is a purely online research program that connects exceptional high school students from around the world with top university professors. The program's capstone project is a 20 page research paper aimed to equip high schools students with the practical knowledge and research writing skills needed to excel in their future academic careers. Horizon Seminar uses a unique combination of small group classes (with an average class size of 4 and a maximum size of 6), office hours, writing clinics, and, of course, independent research. For students interested in more specialized topics, the Horizon Labs program offers completely individualized instruction and guidance on each student's research topic.
https://horizoninspires.com/students/
John Hopkins
Generally must be at least 15 or 16 years old depending on specific program.
https://summer.jhu.edu/pre-college-students/
LaunchX
"Our summer program taps into the potential of ambitious high school students, supporting you through the process of launching an actual startup." Financial aid is available for families.
https://launchx.com/summer-program/
Lumiere Junior Research & Publication Program
Junior Research & Publication Program (JRPP) is a 16-20 week program for middle school students (grades 6-8) to dive deep into their interests, write a research paper, and submit it to a journal, competition, or conference. Students will work 1:1 with a PhD mentor from universities like Harvard, Stanford, and MIT.
https://www.lumiere-education.com/junior-explorer-program
MIT
Free program at MIT, must apply in November of your Junior year.
MITES (formerly OEOP) provides transformative experiences that bolster confidence, create lifelong community, and build an exciting, challenging foundation in STEM for highly motivated 7th–12th grade students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Catalyzing change in STEM, our goal is to advance equity and access through hands-on programs that are free of cost to participants and their families.
Naval Academy Summer Program
For current Juniors, application opens in January.
https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS.php#fndtn-panel1-Steps-For
Northwestern University
Students who are Juniors can also apply for financial aid.
https://sps.northwestern.edu/college-preparation/index.php
Oxbridge Academic Programs by World Strides
Oxbridge offers over 150 course options in five cities: Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona and New York. Programs range from one week to four weeks and cater to students in grades 8 through 12. Courses are specifically designed to be taught experientially, through discussion, debate, and experiment, and to culminate in student-driven projects and presentations.
https://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/
Oxford Royale Academy Summer Schools
Each summer, motivated students from across the globe join Oxford Royale Academy's award-winning Summer Schools. Throughout the duration of their courses, participants have the opportunity to explore and discuss their chosen subjects in great detail, be taught by ORA’s experienced and passionate faculty, and to live and study in top educational institutions across the UK. Oxford Royale AcademyRUNS Summer School programmes in the UK's top three universities - the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge and Imperial College London - as well as prestigious academic centres in England and Scotland.
https://www.oxford-royale.com/summer-schools/
Premed Projects
In-person and online courses related to medical studies in the UK. Opportunities include hospital work experience in the UK or Thailand.
https://www.premedprojects.co.uk/
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute-PREFACE
The PREFACE program is for students who will be in either the 11th or 12th grade in the fall. A summer program for talented students who have been historically under-served in the areas of science, engineering and the technological fields.
SMU Young Leaders Summer Program
The SMU Young Leaders Summer Programme is an academic enrichment programme for outstanding high school students from Asia and all over the world. Students will go to SMU’s city campus in Singapore and participate in an intensive, interdisciplinary 1-week programme focusing on developing their leadership potential and honing critical 21st century competencies identified in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Future of Jobs report 2023, including analytical skills, communications skills, collaboration skills and creative thinking. For high school students over age 16 (generally students going into grade 11 or 12).
https://admissions.smu.edu.sg/smu-young-leaders-summer-programme
Stanford
Must be at least 16, can apply for a tuition grant
https://summer.stanford.edu/students/high-school
TED Summer School
TED Summer School is a transformative two-week summer programme for young motivated students, built around the art of communication, storytelling, and public speaking. Scholarship available via a public speaking contest.
https://www.ted.immerse.education/
University of Georgia: VetCAMP
The University of Georgia offers a program for current 10th-12th grade to stay on campus for one week where students can be involved in various activities aimed at learning more about the veterinary field and possible veterinary career paths
https://vet.uga.edu/education/k-12-programs/vetcamp/
Virginia Tech Black College Institute
Rising Juniors and Seniors are invited to apply to this academic summer opportunity at VTU in Blacksburg, Va.
https://vt.edu/admissions/black-college-institute/apply-to-bci.html
Waynesburg University, PA: CSI Camp
CSI Camp is designed to give students hands-on experience of what they can expect in the forensic science and criminal justice majors and, ultimately, occupations. Camp will enable students to enhance their knowledge and understanding of forensic topics and allow them to make valuable connections with professionals and fellow peers in the field. Students will have the opportunity to train with and learn from certified experts in a small group setting. Students entering 11th grade or 12th grade are eligible to attend CSI Camp.
https://www.waynesburg.edu/community/community-learning/camps/csi-camp
Westlake University Pre-College Summer Program in China
A short-term program (taught in English) designed to acquaint capable rising high school juniors and seniors interested in science and engineering with Westlake University in Hangzhou, China.
https://en.westlake.edu.cn/admissions/summer_sessions/westlake_pre_college_program/
West Point Military Academy
Summer program for current Juniors, must apply in early spring (priority deadline of March 15, April 15th is the final deadline for summer 2024)
https://westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program
Yale Policy Institute High School Fellowship
A virtual, nine-week intensive program for high school students passionate about policy, governance, and global affairs. Through this fellowship, students will gain invaluable exposure to policymaking processes, sharpen their analytical and communication skills, and collaborate with Yale undergraduates and peers from around the world to draft policy proposals addressing real-world challenges. Open to grades 9-12.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTw6nUCbtqBpbshanWAjlklvtgJhjfSdm_x-hPpxGLo/edit?tab=t.0
Yale Young Global Scholars
Must be a current sophomore or junior who is at least 16. Must apply by January 15 to be considered for financial aid.
https://globalscholars.yale.edu/about
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