Summer programs for high school students.

500+ 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
Research Science Institute
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Each summer, 100 of the world's most accomplished high school students gather at MIT for the Research Science Institute (RSI). RSI is the first cost-free, summer science & engineering program to combine on-campus coursework in scientific theory with off-campus work in science and technology research. Participants experience the entire research cycle from start to finish.
Cost
Free
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
NSLI-Y Summer Abroad Program (Chinese Mandarin)
U.S. Department of State / American Councils
Fully-funded intensive Mandarin Chinese immersion with host family placement, cultural engagement, and 120+ classroom hours for development of linguistic ability and cross-cultural understanding.
Cost
Free
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
NSLI-Y Summer Abroad Program (Korean)
U.S. Department of State / American Councils
Fully-funded Korean language immersion with host family stays, cultural excursions including DMZ visits and k-pop lessons, and intensive classroom instruction.
Cost
Free
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
NSLI-Y Summer Abroad Program (Arabic)
U.S. Department of State / American Councils
Fully-funded merit-based scholarship offering intensive Arabic language instruction, host family stays, cultural activities, and 120+ hours of classroom instruction in critical security languages.
Cost
Free
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)
Office of Naval Research
An eight-week paid apprenticeship placing approximately 300 academically talented high school sophomores through seniors in Department of Navy laboratories nationwide, working on real research projects with mentorship from scientists and engineers.
Cost
Free
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026

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