Make Your Summer Count: Computer Science
Carnegie Mellon University: Cs Scholars
Dates: June & July
Application Date: March 1st
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: Free
CS Scholars (CSS) offers rising high school juniors an extraordinary four-week, fully funded immersive experience on Carnegie Mellon's campus to explore computer science alongside world-renowned faculty, staff, and researchers who are industry leaders. This merit-based program covers all costs, including tuition, housing, meals, field trips, and special events, through generous foundation and corporate support, with travel assistance available for families facing transportation barriers. As a CS Scholar, you'll engage in rigorous college-level coursework while participating in weekly college prep seminars covering admissions, financial aid, and social-emotional well-being, all while building meaningful connections with peers and mentors in a fully immersive college environment. Beyond academic excellence, the program emphasizes creating an inclusive, welcoming community where participants engage in meaningful discussions about equity in STEM while developing the skills, confidence, and network needed for future success in computer science.
North Carolina State: College of Engineering Day Camp Programs
Dates: July & July
Application Date: March 28th
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $500
Spend an entire week fully immersed in cutting-edge engineering workshops spanning everything from Agriculture Robotics Systems and Bioenergy to Aerospace Engineering and Smart Data Analytics, with specialized tracks including exciting new additions like "Slytherin with Python" computer science programming and "Vital Ventures" health monitoring technology. Students choose from 15+ intensive workshop options across diverse engineering disciplines, from transforming biomass into sustainable solutions in Paper Science Engineering to designing personalized medicine in Biomedical Engineering, building tomorrow's infrastructure in Civil Engineering, or exploring the digital frontier through computer network simulation. This hands-on, single-focus approach allows participants to dive deeply into their chosen field alongside expert faculty and like-minded peers, gaining authentic engineering experience through real-world problem-solving projects that showcase the breadth and excitement of modern engineering careers while helping students discover their true engineering passion.
iD Tech: Summer Stem CAmp
Dates: In progress
Application Date: Until full
Course Delivery: Online or in person
Tuition: $1,099-6,799
Expand your passion for STEM through our comprehensive data science program designed for students at all experience levels, where you'll master essential skills in data gathering, processing, analysis, and visualization that extend far beyond your high school curriculum. This transformative course equips you with cutting-edge data science capabilities that seamlessly integrate into future STEM studies, enabling you to bring advanced analytical prowess to undergraduate laboratories and research institutions while examining experimental results and pioneering interdisciplinary studies. Whether you're an aspiring scientific researcher looking to enhance your inquisitiveness or simply eager to develop marketable technical skills, this program provides the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience needed to harness the power of data science across multiple fields, positioning you as a competitive candidate for top-tier STEM programs and research opportunities.
New York University: GSTEM Program - Spring Data Science
Dates: In progress
Application Date: December 15th
Course Delivery: Online
Tuition: $2,370
Join a dynamic learning community where you'll study data science, computer science, programming, and advanced mathematics alongside passionate peers and fellow STEM enthusiasts who share your drive for innovation and discovery. This collaborative program features inspiring guest lectures from professional data scientists and accomplished women in STEM fields, providing real-world insights, mentorship opportunities, and industry perspectives that bridge classroom learning with professional practice. Through peer-to-peer learning, hands-on coding experiences, and exposure to diverse STEM role models, you'll not only master technical skills in data analysis and programming but also build lasting connections with like-minded students while gaining invaluable guidance from industry leaders who are shaping the future of science and technology.
Clark University: Summer game Studio
Dates: July
Application Date: Until full
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $4,999
Becker School of Design and Technology's Summer Game Studio offers an intensive two-week residential pre-college program in Clark University's brand-new, state-of-the-art Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design, where aspiring game developers master every aspect of game creation including concept art, coding, animation, motion capture, sound design, and playtesting under the guidance of world-class faculty and industry experts. This immersive hands-on experience culminates in creating your own original game from scratch while living in university residence halls and learning directly from professional game designers at top companies like Demiurge, Riot, Squee Play, WB Games, and Epic Games. Whether you're exploring college options or already targeting a career in game design, this comprehensive program provides the perfect launchpad to develop technical skills, build an impressive portfolio piece, and gain insider knowledge from industry leaders in gaming's most cutting-edge educational facility.
Or…If none of these are right for you
Sigma Scholars:
Date: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Cohorts
Application Date: November 1st (Winter Cohort)
Course Delivery: Online
Tuition: Varies by program and scope, reach out for more info!
Sigma Scholars is our flagship research program, allowing students to create research that adds to the body of knowledge within the field of their interest. With dozens of PhD candidates and professors in our network, no matter what a student is interested in, we find a mentor that can guide their learning! From their first taste of the research world to researching with Ivy League professors and year-long in-depth fellowships, our program provides opportunities for students to not only delve deeper into their interests but to develop valuable skills while doing so. Included are our proprietary Research Bootcamp, Writing Specialists, and publication support—all while our consultants ensure that their work weaves into the larger narrative of their applications and academic development.
