LEDA
LEDA is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to identifying and developing the academic and leadership potential of exceptional public high school students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Duke Summer Session
At Duke Summer Session, we’re in the business of creating life-changing experiences. With our world-class instructors, breathtaking campus, and downright fun residential program, our students leave our program not only equipped for a future of collegiate success, but with a lifetime of memories and friendships. This summer, we are offering more opportunities than ever to engage in one of our transformative programs. Notre Dame- Leadership Seminar
Leadership Seminars is a competitive, 10-day program on Notre Dame's campus for academically talented students who show impressive leadership within their communities. Approximately 90 students are admitted to Leadership Seminars each year, and students are eligible to receive one college credit upon completion of the program. Decisions will be released week of March 18, 2019. *Application fees apply Carnegie Mellon SAMS
The Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS) is a six-week residential summer program at Carnegie Mellon University for minoritized student groups interested in pursuing STEM-related undergraduate majors. The program offers two distinct cohorts for rising seniors and a smaller cohort for rising juniors. Admitted students engage in a rigorous curriculum taught by our world-renowned faculty and staff who are deeply committed to student success. Selected students have an opportunity to choose from two different academic tracks; Science and Engineering, and Computer Science. Both tracks allow students to develop a deeper understanding in areas such as mathematics, physics and computer programming via traditional classroom instruction and hands-on projects. USC Bovard Scholars
Receive admission and financial aid guidance, comprehensive test preparation, personalized career exploration and college success and leadership development opportunities. The program includes an intensive, three-week residential experience during the summer on the USC campus and personal coaching throughout the college application and decision-making process, all at no cost to the student. Our scholars engage with guest speakers, industry experts, career specialists and recent college graduates to define their personal pathway to college and beyond. MITES
Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) is a rigorous six-week residential academic enrichment program for rising high school seniors – many of whom come from underrepresented or underserved communities – who have a strong academic record and are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering. UC Davis-Young Scholars Program
6 week summer residential internship program. Focus on biological, environmental & agricultural sciences. Must be rising junior or senior. Tuition $6,200. Upward Bound Math & Science Program, UC Berkeley
Free program that supports HS students in their preparation for college entrance. Targets students from low-income families who are the first in their families to go to college. School year & summer activities, including 6-week residential component. Florida State University- SSTRIDE Summer Institute
Set in Tallahassee, Florida, the student is given the opportunity to discover the difficulty and intensity of being in medical school. UCLA Summer Program
During the summer months, visiting high school students have three different summer experiences to select from here at UCLA: academic courses, Precollege Summer Institutes, or Summer College Immersion Program. Young Scholars Program
The Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a six-week residential science and mathematics summer program for Florida high school students with significant potential for careers in the fields of science. HCSSiM
HCSSiM is an intensive six-week encounter with college-level mathematics for talented and highly motivated high school students. |
QuestBridge
College Prep Scholars are uniquely prepared to gain admission and full scholarships to top-tier colleges through QuestBridge. The majority are also selected as Finalists for the National College Match. Being selected as a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that celebrates your achievements and gives you an early start in applying to college. Brown University
Outside of class, students participate in a rich program of events and activities. Days and nights on Brown’s lively summer campus are filled with workshops, activities and events that help you make friends and prepare for college life.. HSF Youth Leadership Institute
YLI is a four-day, overnight, college empowerment conference for Latino high school juniors held at three top universities across the US. Attendees will enhance their leadership abilities and expand their professional networks by participating in college and career workshops, living on a college campus, and interacting with college students and professionals who serve as their mentors. *Highly recommended! Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP)
A Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP) is a six-week educational experience for high school juniors that offers challenges and rewards rarely encountered in secondary school or even college. Each program is designed to bring together young people from around the world who share a passion for learning. Participants (“TASPers”) attend a seminar led by college and university faculty members and participate in many other educational and social activities outside the classroom. Because we believe that students should have the opportunity to pursue their ideals, we cover all the program costs, including tuition, books, room and board, field trips, and facilities fees. Students with financial need may apply for additional assistance with travel costs and a subsidy to replace summer earnings. Neubauer Family Adelante Summer Scholars
Students selected will receive a full scholarship to participate in one of two Summer Session courses: Collegiate Writing: Awakening Into Consciousness or Contagion: Infectious Agents and Emerging Diseases. Even if you don't plan to study English or Biology in college, being a Neubauer Family Adelante Summer Scholar is a great way to get an early look at college-level classes and get a feel for life on campus--and to have a ton of fun in the process! You'll spend the mornings gaining hands-on experience from teachers who are experts in their fields and the evenings exploring Chicago with your classmates. *Application Fees Apply √mathroots
√mathroots is a 14-day mathematical talent accelerator summer program hosted by MIT for high-potential high school students from underrepresented backgrounds or underserved communities who are interested in exploring creative topics in mathematics and problem solving. Cosmos
Cosmos is an intensive four-week summer residential program for students who have demonstrated an aptitude for academic and professional careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. University of Florida
Exploratory UF CPET programs are fun and hands-on introductions to collegiate-level research. Whether you already have some experience or you are interested in seeing research up close for the first time, we have something for you. Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program
Basic research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and researchers on a medically oriented project Participants must provide their own housing for the 8 weeks Women's Technology Program
The MIT Women's Technology Program (WTP) is a rigorous four-week summer academic and residential experience where female high school students explore engineering through hands-on classes, labs, and team-based projects in the summer after 11th grade . HSHSP
Those who are entering 12th grade with the opportunity to engage in intensive research work over a seven-week period but who share a love of science and/or mathematics. |