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Bovard Scholars
Organization: University of Southern California (USC)
Area of Interest: College Prep & Leadership | Location: Los Angeles, CA | Eligible: Juniors | Cost: Free
A high-impact college access program including a three-week summer residential experience and ongoing support through senior year.
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CS Scholars Academies
Organization: University of Texas at Austin
Area of Interest: Computer Science | Location: Austin, TX | Eligible: Grades 10-11 | Cost: Paid program
Hands-on coding and computer science exploration at one of the nation's top CS departments.
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STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES)
Organization: University of Texas at Austin / NASA
Area of Interest: STEM & Research | Location: Austin, TX / Virtual | Eligible: HS Students | Cost: Free
Competitive research internship program where students analyze NASA satellite data.
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Subiendo: Academy for Rising Leaders
University of Texas at Austin
Area of interest: Leadership
Location: Austin, TX
Eligible grades: Current Texas Juniors
Cost: Free
Developing the next generation of Texas leaders with an emphasis on empowerment.
Last verified: August 10, 2026
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STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES)
UT Center for Space Research / NASA
Area of interest: STEM / Space
Location: Austin, TX / Virtual
Eligible grades: Current High School Students
Cost: Free
Hands-on research using NASA data to solve real-world problems.
Last verified: August 10, 2026
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Biomedical Sciences Program
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Area of interest: Biomedical Research
Location: Houston, TX
Eligible grades: Current Texas High School Seniors
Cost: Free
Elite lab research opportunity with a substantial stipend for Texas seniors.
Last verified: August 10, 2026
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UT Austin Academy for All (Standard & ML)
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Organization: UT Austin Computer Science
Area: STEM / CS
Location: Austin, TX (Res)
Grades: Rising 11th-12th
Cost: Free program
An immersive week-long experience exploring CS and AI on the UT campus.
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UT CS Scholars Academies
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Organization: UT Austin CS Dept
Area: Computer Science
Location: Austin, TX
Grades: 9th-12th
Cost: Free program
Summer academies designed to broaden participation in computing and data science.
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STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES)
DATES COMING SOON
Organization: UT Austin / NASA
Students conduct authentic research using NASA satellite data. Areas: STEM / Aerospace. Location: Austin, TX / Virtual. Grades: High School. Cost: Free.
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The Anson L. Clark Scholars Program
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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Area of Interest: STEM Research
Location: Lubbock, TX
Eligible Grades: Rising seniors or recent graduates
Cost: Free (includes stipend)
Dates: June 21 - August 6, 2026
Deadline: February 16, 2026
A prestigious research program offering hands-on mentorship, weekend activities, and a $750 stipend. Ideal for high-achieving students pursuing STEM careers.
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Rice Architecture Summer Immersion Program
Rice University
Area of interest: Architecture & Design
Location: Rice University, Houston, TX
Eligible grades: Current 10th and 11th grade students (age 16+)
Cost: Free; tuition-free residential program including housing and meals
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A two-week residential program in the Greater Houston area with preference for Title I school students.
Deadline: April 5, 2026
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The Welch Foundation
The Welch Summer Scholar Program (WSSP)
Area of Interest
Chemistry, Biochemistry, STEM Research
Location
University sites across Texas (UT Austin, Arlington, Dallas, UH, A&M, Tech)
Eligible Grades / Ages
Current High School Sophomores and Juniors
The Welch Summer Scholar Program (WSSP) is a prestigious five-week residential research experience. Students work directly with university faculty in advanced laboratory settings to explore complex chemical and biochemical questions, gaining hands-on research skills that translate to college and careers.
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Cost
Free program
Application Status
Watchlist (Applications typically open late Fall/Spring)
Deadline / Reopening
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Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation High School Summer Program in Biomedical Sciences
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Area of Interest
Biomedical Sciences / Oncology
Location
Eligible Grades / Ages
Houston, TX
Current Texas High School Seniors (18+ by start)
Cost
Free; includes $6,800 stipend
A prestigious summer program for Texas seniors to gain hands-on experience in biomedical research and oncology at one of the world's leading cancer centers. Students work alongside professional researchers and receive a significant stipend for their commitment.
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USC Bovard Scholars
University of Southern California
Area of Interest: College Access & Leadership
Eligible Grades: Rising Seniors (Class of 2027)
Deadline: January 16, 2026
A high-impact college access program including a 3-week residential summer intensive at USC, plus holistic support through the senior year including test prep and application mentorship.
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
Cost: Free program
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UPenn Penn Early Exploration Program
SUMMER 2027 DATES COMING SOON
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Dates: Cohort 1: Wednesdays July 15 to 29 | Cohort 2: Wednesdays August 5 to 19 (7 to 9pm ET); typically held over three weeks in July and August
Application Deadline: Deadline varies by year; check the program website for current dates
Eligibility: Open to rising high school seniors attending school in the U.S. (including DoDEA schools) who are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. Best suited for students who identify as first-generation college students, from limited financial means, or from rural or small-town communities (under 50,000 residents).
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Barnard Bound
Dates Coming Soon
Organization: Barnard College
Program designed for self-identified women of color, first-generation, and/or low-income students to experience life at Barnard through virtual and campus-based programming.
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Yale in Motion
Yale University
Area of interest: College Access / Campus Experience
Location: On-Campus (New Haven, CT)
Eligible grades/ages: High school seniors
Cost: Free (all transportation, meals, and on-campus accommodations covered)
Deadline: July 1, 2026
A fully funded on-campus experience for high school seniors to explore Dartmouth and the college application process. Preference is given to students from under-resourced schools.
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UT CS Scholars Academies
The University of Texas at Austin
Area of interest: Computer Science / ML
Location: University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Eligible grades/ages: Entering 11th and 12th grade
Cost: Free
Confirmed: January 2027
Intensive summer program focused on building skills in Computer Science and Machine Learning. Includes tuition, housing, and meals. Travel scholarships available.
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Anson L. Clark Scholars Program
Texas Tech University
Area of interest: Research / STEM
Location: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Eligible grades/ages: Seniors (age 17+)
Cost: Free (includes $750 stipend)
Waitlist: DATES COMING SOON
Highly selective research program. Scholars work with faculty members on significant research projects. Includes housing and meals.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026
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