Most of these summer programs have scholarship programs. Scholarships are usually competitive, and it helps to apply early! Follow the links to learn more.
TeenLife Summer Programs Directory– This is a general directory where you can search among hundreds of different programs!
The web site PrepScholars compiled this very helpfullist of summer medical and/or science research programs.
Keck GraduateInstitute-Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), a member of The Claremont Colleges, offers summer programs for:
- Undergraduate/recent college graduates
- Postdocs/PhD students
- High school students
KGI’s summer programs will boost your academic career as you prepare for graduate-level studies or a career in healthcare or biotech. These programs will not only help you decide your career pathway—but they are also a great way to gain exposure to the biotechnology, medicine, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries while improving the skills and qualifications to boost your resume.
UC Santa Barbara Research Mentorship Program. Spend six weeks assisting a UC Santa Barbara professor or graduate student with their research! Some full and partial scholarships are available on a competitive basis. Applications Open Dec. 15th. Deadline March 18th, 2024.
EXPLORE- EXPLORE is a summer program which matches advanced and gifted 9th through 11th graders with distinguished mentors, hands-on research opportunities, and professional experience in their field of interest. DEADLINEJAN. 8th. APPLY SOON. EARLY BIRD DEADLINEDEC. 20TH. Application is currently closed.
UCLA LABOR CENTER DREAM SUMMER FELLOWSHIP. For Dreamers and resident students who support more rights for Dreamers (undocumented students). Work at a non-profit and receive leadership training. Must turn 18 by June 18th.DEADLINE: February 9th.
UC Davis Young Scholars Program. For current 10th and 11th graders interested in scientific research. Currently accepting applications for Summer 2024!
Colorado School of Mines (SUMMET Program)- The Summer Multicultural Engineering Training (SUMMET) program is an engineering, science and technology program designed for rising juniors and seniors who are from underrepresented populations, including ethnic/racial minorities, women, and prospective first-generation college students as well as students with demonstrated financial need. DEADLINE:Feb. 1st.
Stanford Summer Humanities InstituteStanford Summer Humanities Institute is a three-week residential program where rising high school juniors and seniors explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by Stanford professors. Deadline: Feb. 1st
UC Cosmos4-week residential STEM program at a UC campus for current 9th - 11th graders. Scholarships may be available. APPLICATION DEADLINE:Feb. 9th
Eve and Gene Black Summer Medical Mentoring program.For current juniors and seniors. Medical mentoring and job shadowing in Los Angeles. Now accepting applications for Summer 2024 program!
Princeton Summer Journalism Program- PSJP is a free 10-day journalism program hosted at Princeton University for high-achieving, low income high school juniors. Students learn reporting from celebrated journalists and are paired with a college counselor during their senior year. All expenses, including students’ travel costs to and from Princeton, are covered.DEADLINE: Feb. 15th.
MathcampMathcamp is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented high school students, designed to expose these students to the beauty of advanced mathematical ideas and to new ways of thinking. More than just a summer camp, Mathcamp is a vibrant community, made up of a wide variety of people who share a common love of learning and passion for mathematics. At Mathcamp, students can explore undergraduate and even graduate-level topics while building problem-solving skills that will help them in any field they choose to study. Deadline:Mar. 6th.
University of Chicago Summer Scholarship Programs:
- Immersion: Through workshop discussions, research projects, and other activities, students live on campus and immerse themselves within a specific topic through three-week-long undergraduate-level courses for pre-college students designed by UChicago faculty and instructors. Course subjects include astrophysics, biotechnology, coding, data science, economics, literature, molecular engineering, political science, psychology, and more.
- Summer Language Institute:Through this online program, students can learn an entire year of a language in one summer! Whether they want to continue learning a language or pick up a new one, the Summer Language Institute is a great way to delve deeply into another culture and another world and acquire a useful skill. With over 10 languages offered at varying levels, students are sure to find a language that speaks to them.
- Scholarship Programs:Talented and motivated students have the opportunity to enroll in a college-level course free of charge through our scholarship programs, such as Emerging Rural Leaders, Latin American Phoenix Scholars, Neubauer Family Adelante Summer Scholars, Police & Fire Summer Scholars, the UWC Global Academy, and Woodson Summer Scholars. Our selected scholarship students will also benefit from co-curricular programming to prepare them for the highly selective admissions process. And we are excited to launch one-week non-credit Enrichment Programs that offer younger high school students the opportunity to live on campus and learn about economics, freedom of expression, leadership, or quantum physics.
- Outside of the Scholarship Programs, all Summer Session students can apply for need-based financial aid. All students enrolled in Summer Session can also participate in the Admissions Academy, a series of workshops that focus on the holistic admissions process to provide insights on admissions to highly selective colleges and universities and offer essay writing tips.
The Intern Project.The Intern Project (TIP) provides deserving Los Angeles public high school 10th, 11th, and 12th graders the chance to work in dynamic career areas such as digital media, entertainment, technology, health care, and design, through paid internships of four or more weeks during the summer break. Please refer to their website for individual internship opportunities.
Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programthe application deadline for AI4All @ Carnegie Mellon, Computer Science Scholars, Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS), and all scholarship consideration. Please note: Letter(s) of Recommendation must be received in our online application in order to submit the application. Deadline:March 1st.
Online Summer Programs from Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studiesis offering different Academic Enrichment Online Summer Programs. Listed areStanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes,Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC),Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP),Stanford Math Circle, andStanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics.Applications are open. Financial Aid is available!
Stanford Pre-Colligate SummerInstitutesStanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is a summer enrichment program that provides passionate and intellectually curious students currently in grades 8-11 with intensive study in a single online course. DEADLINEMar. 29th
Carnegie Mellon Computer Science Scholars program. Gives students in traditionally underrepresented groups an opportunity to learn about computer science. You must also submit a scholarship application to have your fees waived. DEADLINE:March 16th.
Colorado College's Pre-College Program
This summer's offerings include:
- Human Kinesiology: Intro to Human Anatomy for Pre-Health Majors
- Feminist & Gender Studies: Critical Race Theory and the Law
- Economics: Marketing for Entrepreneurs
- Art History: Art and the Museum in the 20th Century
- Geology: Physical Geology of the Pikes Peak Region
- English: Cross Genre Writing Workshop
- Political Science: Freedom and Empire: The Drama of Ancient Politics
- Sociology: Globalization and Immigration Policy
- Cross Genre Writing Workshop
Our classes will be held in-person and students will live on-campus and participate in CC’s residential experience (following proper health and social distancing protocols). Now accepting applications for Summer2024!
TryEngineering Summer Institute. Organized in two-week sessions on university campuses across the U.S., the TryEngineering Summer Institute unites students from around the world to engage in hands-on design challenges and experience the work firsthand of real-life engineers. Deadline Mar. 31st.
Boston University Pre- College Programs (Summer Term) FEB-MAY
- High School Honorsis a six-week residential, commuter, or online program in which students take Bostin University undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 transferable college credits. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2022. DEADLINEMay 24th. FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE. DEADLINE FOR FINANCIAL AID isApril 12th.
- Research in Science and Engineering RISE Internship/Practicumis a six-week non-credit residential or commuter program in which students conduct scientific research in a university lab under the guidance of a faculty member. Students must be entering their senior year of high school in fall 2022. DEADLINE for both APPLICATION and FINANCIAL AID isFEB 14th.
Engineering Possibilities In College (EPIC)- This is a one-week engineering summer camp for students in grades 6-11. EPIC introduces campers to the varied fields of engineering through hands-o labs taught by university professors and industry professionals. Scholarships available! DEADLINE: Mar. 31st
Black Girls Do EngineerOur organization was created with the concern that Black-American girls and young women are not choosing S.T.E.M. related careers, and our passion is to change the narrative and fix this issue. Our Los Angeles Chapter is seeking elementary, middle, and high school students to join our organization. Please view our Potential Member Applications and click on the application that best suits your daughter. DEADLINE:TBA.Keep an eye out for a March 2024announcement for the deadline.
Computer Science Scholars @ Carnegie Mellon
Provides students who have historically been excluded in the field of computer science an opportunity to explore the field of computer science with full-time faculty, staff and researchers who are leaders in the field. (4-week program).
UCLA Summer Sessions. Offered to students of all grades in a variety of different subject areas, including science, arts, law, and writing workshops. Application window forSummer Sessions of 2024 are now open!
UCI Paul Merage school of Businessa weeklong on-campus financial literacy program dedicated to helping underserved first generation 9th and 10th grade students from the Los Angeles county.Now accepting applications for Summer 2024!
The SMASH Program (UCLA)The SMASH Program is a free STEM- focused program geared toward high-achieving, high potential, economically disadvantaged, high school students who are typically underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Now accepting applications for Summer 2024!
MIT MITESprogram. MITES is a 6-week residential program for current juniors. The program is free except for travel expenses to Boston. Deadline during fall semester of junior year.CLICK LINK FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP FOR THE 2024PROGRAM.
