SUMMER PROGRAMS
Free Summer Programs:
Information: Under the auspices of the AI4ALL program, various universities offer summer programs in Artificial Intelligence. While many of the programs are free of charge, others charge a fee with the possibility of need-based scholarships. The age and gender of participants in each program varies by school. The participating schools include Arizona State University, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia University, Princeton University, Simon Fraser University, Stanford University, University of California Berkeley, and University of California San Francisco, University of Michigan and University of Maryland.
Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Math and Science
Information: Carnegie Mellon’s SAMS program provides students from underrepresented communities the opportunity to explore STEM-related fields while also earning college credit. SAMS Scholars explore topics in mathematics, biology, physics, and computer programming. Scholars participate in this 6-week, residential program at no cost for tuition, housing, or dining. Applicants should be current high school sophomores or juniors.
Clark Scholars Program at Texas Tech University
Information: Clark Scholars receive a $750 tax-free stipend and room and board for this 6-week, residential program. This summer research program is open to highly qualified juniors and seniors in high school. In addition to research opportunities in all academic areas, the program includes weekly seminars, field trips, and fun activities.
Information: The CATALYST Academy represents one of Cornell Engineering’s diversity programs. The one-week residential program targets rising high school juniors and seniors from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in engineering. Rising seniors who are African/Black American, Latino, Native American/Alaska Native, or Pacific Islander and/or first generation college students and who meet certain standardized test requirements may receive a full tuition waiver.
Information: Based on grants from the National Science Foundation, universities across the country sponsor summer camps in Introductory Cybersecurity and Advanced Cybersecurity courses. The camps are free of charge to participants and may run between one and two weeks, depending on the camp. The camps are open to high school students and may have age restrictions depending on whether they are residential or not.
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program
Information: This free, 7-week introductory computer science program targets rising junior or senior high school girls who have no experience in computer science or programming. Summer camp locations are also available across the country for these non-residential summer camps. The program values diversity and strongly encourages girls from all ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students may also apply for a stipend to cover transportation and/or living expenses while attending the program.
Google Computer Science Summer Institute
Information: This three-week, residential program for graduating high school seniors with a passion for technology provides an introduction to computer science. It strongly encourages applicants from historically underrepresented groups in the field of computer science. The program’s goal is to help prepare students for their first year of college-level computer science. Applicants must intend to be enrolled as a full-time student in a 4-year program in the U.S. or Canada in a computer science or related area department and be able to demonstrate an interest in and motivation for studying computer science. In addition to its general program, Google also provides a specific program for students who will be attending historically black colleges and universities.
MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute
Information: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a four-week summer program for rising seniors. The program teaches STEM skills through project-based, workshop-style courses. Students must complete some online tutorials prior to the summer program in preparation for this rigorous program.
MIT Minority Introduction To Engineering & Science
Information: Based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MITES provides a six-week science and engineering intensive course for rising high school seniors, many of whom come from underrepresented or underserved communities. This residential academic program includes all educational, food, and boarding costs. Students only have to pay for transportation to and from MIT.
MIT Research Science Institute
Information: This summer research program hosted at MIT provides rising high school seniors with a cost-free opportunity to engage in on-campus course work and off-campus work in science and technology research.
MIT Women’s Technology Program
Information: The WTP program at MIT is a rigorous, 4-week program for high school girls in the summer prior to their senior year. It includes a track in electrical engineering and computer science (intended for those without programming experience). While there is a fee for the program, need based scholarships are available.
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program
Information:The SEAP apprenticeship program offered by the Department of the Navy, provides high school students the opportunity to work in laboratories and conduct research. This 8-week program provides students with a stipend ranging between $3,500 and $4,000.
Young Scholars Program at Florida State University
Information: The YSP program at Florida State includes a six-week residential science and mathematics summer program for Florida high school students interested in STEM fields. Students must be rising seniors and also registered in a Florida high school.