Summer programs for high school students.

322+ research institutes, academic camps, and leadership programs at top US universities. Filter by subject, format, and deadline. Save the ones worth your summer and Kolly tracks the deadlines.

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LEDA Aspects of Leadership
LEDA
Fully funded leadership institute for high-achieving students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Cost
Free
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
NSLI-Y Summer Abroad Program
U.S. Department of State / American Councils
U.S. Department of State merit-based scholarship program for high school students to study critical languages abroad in immersive environments. 120+ hours of intensive language instruction, host family stays, and cultural activities. Fully funded (airfare, meals, housing, classes, stipends).
Cost
Free
Deadline
Nov 12, 2026
MIT PRIMES (Program for Research in Mathematics, Engineering and Science)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
A free year-long after-school program that offers research projects to high school juniors and sophomores. Program participants work on exciting unsolved problems in mathematics and computational biology under the guidance of academic mentors, usually MIT graduate students or postdoctoral scholars.
Cost
Free
Deadline
Dec 2, 2026
Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK)
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science
A highly competitive mentored research program pairing high school juniors and seniors with Mayo Clinic faculty mentors for immersive research experiences in world-class laboratories. Students conduct original research projects (20+ hours/week during summer, flexible during school year) resulting in science fair presentations and potential publications.
Cost
Free
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program (SSRP)
Rockefeller University
Provides high school students with an opportunity to conduct hands-on research under the mentorship of leading scientific researchers at one of the world's premier biomedical research facilities.
Cost
Free
Deadline
Jan 10, 2027
JCamp (Asian American Journalists Association)
Asian American Journalists Association
A six-day immersive journalism training program bringing together high school students from across the country to develop core reporting, writing, and multimedia production skills with veteran journalists and media executives.
Cost
Free
Deadline
Jan 11, 2027

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