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10 AI Programs for High School Students
10 AI Programs for High School Students
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George Gatsios, Founder of Delta Institute
George Gatsios, Founder of Delta Institute
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As a high school student interested in artificial intelligence, participating in an AI program can be a great way to build technical skills, explore emerging technologies, and gain hands-on experience. Depending on the program, you might build machine learning models, learn about AI algorithms, work on projects with mentors, explore AI applications in fields such as healthcare, or develop a final project that demonstrates what you've learned.
Below, we highlight 10 AI programs for high school students, including work- experiences, project-based programs, university courses, and hands-on summer opportunities.
This is a 3-week virtual program developed in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania for high school students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and AI. Students learn how to identify problems worth solving, develop entrepreneurial thinking, and use AI to move from an initial idea toward a real-world solution through live sessions and hands-on project work. The program is taught entirely by faculty from UPenn.
Upon completion, students receive a University of Pennsylvania Certificate in Global Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and AI and create a portfolio project, which may take the form of an AI app, website, or pitch deck. This program is a good fit for students interested in practical, hands-on learning from industry and academic leaders from the University of Pennsylvania.
Cost: $7,500
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: January 10. Students can apply here
Program Dates: Cohort I - January 23 to February 7, 2027; Cohort II - July 9 - July 24, 2027 Eligibility: Open to high school students globally (selective cohorts with limited spots)
This is a 3-week in-person Columbia course that takes place in June and July and gives you a chance to build your AI foundations. During the course, you learn the history of artificial intelligence, optimization, probabilistic strategies, and classical search methods while solving challenging assignments in Python and Java.
By the end of the program, you will have stronger algorithmic thinking skills and the ability to build functioning programs in Python and Java using the techniques covered in class. This is a good fit for students who have a strong programming background and want to enhance their technical skills.
Cost: $12,838 residential or $6,381 commuter + $80 application fee
Location: Columbia University, New York, NY
Application Deadline: April 20 (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: June - July (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: Students who are familiar and comfortable with object-oriented programming and recursion
This is a 4-week virtual work-experience program with a time commitment of 10 hours per week. During the program, you work on machine learning algorithms, mathematical foundations, and Python-based model building inside a structured weekly sequence that moves from orientation to skill development and a final pitch.
Upon completion, you receive a letter of recommendation from AWS and a certificate of completion. You also gain practical experience in data collection, preprocessing, feature engineering, and model development, giving the program a hands-on AI focus.
Cost: $4,900
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: 1 month before the cohort start date
Program Dates: Cohort I - November 28 to January 17, 2027; Cohort II - June 5 to July 18, 2027
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
This Georgetown academy program is a 1-week summer program where you engage with lectures, guest speakers, guided discussions, experiential learning activities, hands-on exercises, and applied projects tied to AI science, ethics, regulation, and geopolitics.
The program is designed for you to gain a stronger understanding of how AI systems function, how they shape decision-making, and how responsible innovation is approached in real-world settings. This is a good fit if you want AI exposure that combines technical concepts with policy and ethics.
Cost: Residential tuition - $3,725; Commuter tuition - $3,095
Location: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: May (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: June (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: Open to high school students who meet Georgetown Summer Programs requirements
Delta AI Intensive is a 5-week cohort-based AI program. During the program, you engage in cohort learning, one-on-one mentor hours, and TA support while building real-world AI projects with guidance from mentors from companies like Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and more.
As part of the program, you complete 2 AI projects, gain hands-on AI skills, document your project, and receive a letter of recommendation from your mentor. Your final project format is flexible and the documentation can take the form of a live website, GitHub repository, or technical white paper, providing students with a portfolio of work they can showcase.
Cost: $2,200
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions. Students can apply here
Program Dates: Multiple year-round cohorts
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
Engineering with Artificial Intelligence by Tufts is designed for high school students to attend classrooms and labs, where they learn about AI and machine learning through coding, case studies, ethical discussions, guest speaker sessions, and hands-on work.
The final outcome of the program is an implemented AI solution to a problem, a deeper understanding of the technical working of AI and how it affects society. This is a good fit for you if you’re interested in a campus-based experience that allows you to dive deeper into practical implementations of AI.
Cost: Commuter - $4,425; Residential - $5,950; Non-refundable deposit - $550
Location: Tufts University, Medford, MA
Application Deadline: May (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: Multiple sessions in July
Eligibility: Prior coding experience is required to apply
Deepen is an 8-week, one-on-one industry mentorship program that allows high school students to pursue an advanced project or research experience in an area aligned with their interests. For students interested in artificial intelligence, this can include exploring AI or machine learning topics independently or at the intersection of other fields like finance, biology, sports, and more while developing an in-depth project with personalized guidance from a mentor.
Deepen offers a personalized learning experience, allowing students to work closely with industry experts from Amazon, Google, McKinsey & Co, PWC, Microsoft, and more. This program is a good fit for students who want to go deeper into a specific area through an independent project or research experience. At the end of the program, students receive a recommendation letter from their mentor.
Cost: $6,500
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Upcoming deadline is October 26
Program Dates: 8 weeks (flexible start date)
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
This Columbia course is offered online in Summer A from July 6 to July 17, 2026. Over 2 weeks, you work through introductory Python, real-world applications of data science and machine learning, and the foundations of common machine learning algorithms in a structured online format.
You gain introductory coding experience, exposure to machine learning tools, and practice analyzing and presenting data ethically and effectively. It is a strong fit if you want an entry-level AI pathway that still produces a concrete skill base.
Cost: $4,018 for the 2-week online summer session + $80 application fee
Location: Online
Application Deadline: May (tentaively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: July (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: Open to current high school students; this course is intended for those with little to no prior coding experience
AI for Equity is a 1-week overnight program run by Seattle University. The program is designed to help you engage with machine learning, AI in criminal justice, ethical challenges in AI, dataset evaluation, and technical problem-solving in a residential campus setting.
Upon successful completion of the program, you earn two college credits, a stronger understanding of machine learning fundamentals, and experience creating AI solutions to social problems. Seattle University also states that scholarships are available, which can make the program more accessible.
Cost: Tuition - $1,500 total cost of attendance + $50 nonrefundable deposit
Location: Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Application Deadline: April (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: July (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: Open to current high school students
Stanford AI4ALL is an online, two-week program that introduces high school students to AI. As part of the program, you will engage in daily live classes, work in small research groups, and take part in guided problem-solving.
The focus of the program is on foundational AI concepts that include the social impact of AI, ethical implications, and real-world applications. The program requires students to attend the live classes and work independently outside of class.
Cost: $4,120
Location: Virtual
Dates: June (tentatively, based on previous years)
Application Deadline: February (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: Current 9th graders
As a high school student interested in artificial intelligence, participating in an AI program can be a great way to build technical skills, explore emerging technologies, and gain hands-on experience. Depending on the program, you might build machine learning models, learn about AI algorithms, work on projects with mentors, explore AI applications in fields such as healthcare, or develop a final project that demonstrates what you've learned.
Below, we highlight 10 AI programs for high school students, including work- experiences, project-based programs, university courses, and hands-on summer opportunities.
This is a 3-week virtual program developed in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania for high school students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and AI. Students learn how to identify problems worth solving, develop entrepreneurial thinking, and use AI to move from an initial idea toward a real-world solution through live sessions and hands-on project work. The program is taught entirely by faculty from UPenn.
Upon completion, students receive a University of Pennsylvania Certificate in Global Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and AI and create a portfolio project, which may take the form of an AI app, website, or pitch deck. This program is a good fit for students interested in practical, hands-on learning from industry and academic leaders from the University of Pennsylvania.
Cost: $7,500
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: January 10. Students can apply here
Program Dates: Cohort I - January 23 to February 7, 2027; Cohort II - July 9 - July 24, 2027 Eligibility: Open to high school students globally (selective cohorts with limited spots)
This is a 3-week in-person Columbia course that takes place in June and July and gives you a chance to build your AI foundations. During the course, you learn the history of artificial intelligence, optimization, probabilistic strategies, and classical search methods while solving challenging assignments in Python and Java.
By the end of the program, you will have stronger algorithmic thinking skills and the ability to build functioning programs in Python and Java using the techniques covered in class. This is a good fit for students who have a strong programming background and want to enhance their technical skills.
Cost: $12,838 residential or $6,381 commuter + $80 application fee
Location: Columbia University, New York, NY
Application Deadline: April 20 (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: June - July (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: Students who are familiar and comfortable with object-oriented programming and recursion
This is a 4-week virtual work-experience program with a time commitment of 10 hours per week. During the program, you work on machine learning algorithms, mathematical foundations, and Python-based model building inside a structured weekly sequence that moves from orientation to skill development and a final pitch.
Upon completion, you receive a letter of recommendation from AWS and a certificate of completion. You also gain practical experience in data collection, preprocessing, feature engineering, and model development, giving the program a hands-on AI focus.
Cost: $4,900
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: 1 month before the cohort start date
Program Dates: Cohort I - November 28 to January 17, 2027; Cohort II - June 5 to July 18, 2027
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
This Georgetown academy program is a 1-week summer program where you engage with lectures, guest speakers, guided discussions, experiential learning activities, hands-on exercises, and applied projects tied to AI science, ethics, regulation, and geopolitics.
The program is designed for you to gain a stronger understanding of how AI systems function, how they shape decision-making, and how responsible innovation is approached in real-world settings. This is a good fit if you want AI exposure that combines technical concepts with policy and ethics.
Cost: Residential tuition - $3,725; Commuter tuition - $3,095
Location: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: May (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: June (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: Open to high school students who meet Georgetown Summer Programs requirements
Delta AI Intensive is a 5-week cohort-based AI program. During the program, you engage in cohort learning, one-on-one mentor hours, and TA support while building real-world AI projects with guidance from mentors from companies like Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and more.
As part of the program, you complete 2 AI projects, gain hands-on AI skills, document your project, and receive a letter of recommendation from your mentor. Your final project format is flexible and the documentation can take the form of a live website, GitHub repository, or technical white paper, providing students with a portfolio of work they can showcase.
Cost: $2,200
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions. Students can apply here
Program Dates: Multiple year-round cohorts
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
Engineering with Artificial Intelligence by Tufts is designed for high school students to attend classrooms and labs, where they learn about AI and machine learning through coding, case studies, ethical discussions, guest speaker sessions, and hands-on work.
The final outcome of the program is an implemented AI solution to a problem, a deeper understanding of the technical working of AI and how it affects society. This is a good fit for you if you’re interested in a campus-based experience that allows you to dive deeper into practical implementations of AI.
Cost: Commuter - $4,425; Residential - $5,950; Non-refundable deposit - $550
Location: Tufts University, Medford, MA
Application Deadline: May (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: Multiple sessions in July
Eligibility: Prior coding experience is required to apply
Deepen is an 8-week, one-on-one industry mentorship program that allows high school students to pursue an advanced project or research experience in an area aligned with their interests. For students interested in artificial intelligence, this can include exploring AI or machine learning topics independently or at the intersection of other fields like finance, biology, sports, and more while developing an in-depth project with personalized guidance from a mentor.
Deepen offers a personalized learning experience, allowing students to work closely with industry experts from Amazon, Google, McKinsey & Co, PWC, Microsoft, and more. This program is a good fit for students who want to go deeper into a specific area through an independent project or research experience. At the end of the program, students receive a recommendation letter from their mentor.
Cost: $6,500
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Upcoming deadline is October 26
Program Dates: 8 weeks (flexible start date)
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
This Columbia course is offered online in Summer A from July 6 to July 17, 2026. Over 2 weeks, you work through introductory Python, real-world applications of data science and machine learning, and the foundations of common machine learning algorithms in a structured online format.
You gain introductory coding experience, exposure to machine learning tools, and practice analyzing and presenting data ethically and effectively. It is a strong fit if you want an entry-level AI pathway that still produces a concrete skill base.
Cost: $4,018 for the 2-week online summer session + $80 application fee
Location: Online
Application Deadline: May (tentaively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: July (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: Open to current high school students; this course is intended for those with little to no prior coding experience
AI for Equity is a 1-week overnight program run by Seattle University. The program is designed to help you engage with machine learning, AI in criminal justice, ethical challenges in AI, dataset evaluation, and technical problem-solving in a residential campus setting.
Upon successful completion of the program, you earn two college credits, a stronger understanding of machine learning fundamentals, and experience creating AI solutions to social problems. Seattle University also states that scholarships are available, which can make the program more accessible.
Cost: Tuition - $1,500 total cost of attendance + $50 nonrefundable deposit
Location: Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Application Deadline: April (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: July (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: Open to current high school students
Stanford AI4ALL is an online, two-week program that introduces high school students to AI. As part of the program, you will engage in daily live classes, work in small research groups, and take part in guided problem-solving.
The focus of the program is on foundational AI concepts that include the social impact of AI, ethical implications, and real-world applications. The program requires students to attend the live classes and work independently outside of class.
Cost: $4,120
Location: Virtual
Dates: June (tentatively, based on previous years)
Application Deadline: February (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: Current 9th graders
About the Author
George Gatsios holds a BA and MA in Economics from the University of Cambridge and is the founder of Delta Institute. He leads the organisation’s global strategy, overseeing programme design, partnerships, operations, and product innovation across education, career development, and technology. His work centers on building scalable, hands-on learning experiences that connect students with real-world industry exposure and future-ready skills. Alongside his leadership at Delta Institute, George serves as a Research Assistant in Economics at the University of Cambridge and London Business School, contributing to research at the intersection of economic theory, empirical analysis, and policy. He is an active member of the International Baccalaureate Educator Network (IBEN) and a strong advocate for lifelong learning and internationally minded education.
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Oct 14, 2026
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