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10 Summer Tech Programs for High School Students
10 Summer Tech 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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Students interested in any aspect of technology, whether it’s artificial intelligence, coding, robotics, or engineering, can benefit from summer tech programs. They help students build practical skills, introduce them to potential career paths, and prepare them for college.
If you’re in high school and want to take advantage of these benefits, here are the top 10 summer tech programs for high school students for you to consider.
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 8 for cohort I; June 15 for cohort II. 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)
MIT’s Beaver Works Summer Institute is a highly selective program for academically strong students interested in STEM. The 4-week program focuses on immersive, hands-on learning through a capstone project and workshop-style courses led by MIT instructors and industry professionals.
There are 14 courses to choose from with both in-person and virtual options, such as Cyber Operations, Quantum Software, and Autonomous Cognitive Assistance. At the end of the program, you’ll showcase your work at MIT’s final event, which you and your family can attend virtually or in person if you’re local.
Cost: Free for students whose family income and asset liability is less than $200,000. Otherwise, $2,400
Location: Virtual or in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Application Deadline: March (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: July to August
Eligibility: Students in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade who live in the United States
Delta Launch offers 2 AI programs: Delta AI Intensive and Delta AI Immersive. Delta AI Intensive is a 5-week, cohort-based program that introduces high school students to artificial intelligence through hands-on, project-based learning. It includes 14 hours of live instruction, 2 hours of one-on-one mentorship, and unlimited teaching assistant support while learning from AI professionals at leading companies like Microsoft, Google, Apple, and NVIDIA.
Delta AI Immersive provides a more in-depth learning experience as it runs for 12 weeks and offers 25 hours of one-on-one mentorship with AI engineers, researchers, and data scientists. Students will be paired with a mentor based on their interests, experience level, and project goals, receiving a customized curriculum tailored to their needs. Both programs allow students to build a unique project that addresses real issues in the AI industry that they can showcase and use to enhance college applications.
Cost: $2,200 (Intensive) or $4,800 (Immersive)
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Multiple deadlines throughout the year. The upcoming deadline is October 23. Students can apply here
Program Dates: Varies by program
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
Delta Launch also offers 2 coding programs: Delta Code Intensive and Delta Code Immersive. Delta Code Intensive is a 5-week, cohort-based program that teaches coding through hands-on, project-based learning. Students participate in 12 live group sessions, receive 3 one-on-one mentorship sessions, and have unlimited teaching assistant support while learning from software engineers at companies like Google, Apple, Citibank, and Microsoft.
You can tailor the program to your interests by choosing a specialization in web development, app development, game development, or data science, then build 2 real-world coding projects. For an even more personalized experience, opt for Delta Code Immersive, a 12-week mentorship program featuring 25 hours of one-on-one guidance from industry professionals. Both programs conclude with a polished portfolio, GitHub repository, project documentation, and a mentor-written letter of recommendation.
Cost: $2,200 (Intensive) or $4,800 (Immersive)
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Multiple deadlines throughout the year. The upcoming deadline is October 23. Students can apply here
Program Dates: Varies by program
Eligibility: High school students globally
Students interested in the computer science side of the technology industry can apply for Carnegie Mellon University’s CS Scholars program. This fully-funded, 4-week program includes college-level lectures taught by experienced faculty, hands-on projects, and mentorship opportunities with leading tech companies. Weekdays will be busy with lectures, office hours, homework, social activities, and study groups, but you can spend your weekends going on field trips, participating in on-campus clubs, or exploring Pittsburgh at your own pace.
You’ll spend most of your time working on a group project that addresses real-world challenges, which you’ll present at a final symposium at the end of the program. But outside of the academic benefits, CS Scholars also offers weekly college prep seminars covering topics like financial aid, admissions, and social-emotional well-being.
Cost: Free
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Application Deadline: February (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: June to July
Eligibility: U.S citizens between their 10th and 11th grade years
If you want to get a taste of university life, you can take a course with Stanford University during its Pre-Collegiate Summer Institute. Taught by Stanford instructors and subject-matter experts, courses emphasize critical thinking, discussion, and hands-on learning rather than grades or academic credit. Students meet live online for 2 hours each weekday over 2 weeks and also complete independent assignments, attend instructor office hours, and collaborate with classmates.
You can only enroll in 1 course, but you’ll be able to rank your top 3 choices when you apply. There are over 40 courses to choose from, with many technology-related options like: Art, Design, and Technology; Artificial Intelligence; Introduction to C++; and Introduction to Machine Learning. Beyond academics, students can attend virtual student life seminars, workshops, and social activities.
Cost: $3,200
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: March (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates:
Eligibility: Students in grades 8 to 11
If you’re more interested in AI, Stanford University also offers an artificial intelligence program for ninth-grade students. It introduces sstudents to the foundations of AI while exploring how emerging technologies can address real-world challenges in an ethical way. The program combines academic instruction with mentorship from AI practitioners, Stanford researchers, and industry professionals who will guide you through topics like computer vision, medical AI, natural language processing, and robotics.
You’ll learn alongside students from around the world through lectures, live demonstrations, team research projects, and career workshops. The program is available in both online and residential formats and if you attend in-person classes, you’ll also have the chance to go on field trips around the San Francisco Bay area.
Cost: $4,120 (virtual) or $9,800 (residential)
Location: Virtual or in Redwood City, California
Application Deadline: February (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: June (virtual) or July (residential)
Eligibility: Current 9th-grade students
Students who want to experience an Ivy League education in a more low-pressure way can apply for Harvard’s Pre-College Summer Program. The program allows high school students to explore college-level learning and campus life, with nearly 30 courses available. This year, there are 5 computer science courses available: Introduction to Python for Scientists, Logic for Philosophy and Computer Science, Computational Biophysics, Quantum Information and Quantum Computation, and Quantum Mechanics for Computing.
These courses are taught by Harvard faculty and graduate students with the same expectations as normal Harvard courses. Outside of the classroom, you’ll live independently on campus, attend extracurricular activities, and meet friends from around the world. You won’t get credit for the course but you’ll gain valuable experience to prepare you for university.
Cost: $6,100 + $75 application fee
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Application Deadline: April (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: Multiple sessions in June and July (based on previous years)
Eligibility: High school students between the ages of 16 and 19 during the program
If you want a career in the tech industry, completing Meta’s Summer Academy can give you the experience you need. You’ll learn about the day-to-day operations of Meta’s workforce while developing technical and professional skills needed to work in tech, such as coding, financial literacy, and networking.
The program also features workshops in art and media, guest speakers, career panels, and opportunities to meet Meta employees and executives. Students must commit to working 30 hours a week for the full, six-week program at Meta’s headquarters in California.
Cost: Free, stipend provided
Location: Menlo Park, California
Application Deadline: February (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: June to July
Eligibility: High school sophomores who are full-year residents of East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, North Fair Oaks, or Redwood City with a minimum 2.0 GPA
The Academy for Robotics at the University of Texas is a one-week residential summer program that introduces high school students to robotics through hands-on engineering and programming projects. Students learn the fundamentals of mechanical design, C++ programming, Linux, and control systems while building and testing robots in simulations under the guidance of UT faculty and industry experts.
Students also explore emerging robotics technologies, discover internship and career opportunities, receive college admissions guidance, and experience life on campus by living in residence halls.
Cost: $2,100
Location: Austin, Texas
Application Deadline:
Program Dates: July 26 to 31
Eligibility: High school students entering 10th to 12th grade
Students interested in any aspect of technology, whether it’s artificial intelligence, coding, robotics, or engineering, can benefit from summer tech programs. They help students build practical skills, introduce them to potential career paths, and prepare them for college.
If you’re in high school and want to take advantage of these benefits, here are the top 10 summer tech programs for high school students for you to consider.
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 8 for cohort I; June 15 for cohort II. 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)
MIT’s Beaver Works Summer Institute is a highly selective program for academically strong students interested in STEM. The 4-week program focuses on immersive, hands-on learning through a capstone project and workshop-style courses led by MIT instructors and industry professionals.
There are 14 courses to choose from with both in-person and virtual options, such as Cyber Operations, Quantum Software, and Autonomous Cognitive Assistance. At the end of the program, you’ll showcase your work at MIT’s final event, which you and your family can attend virtually or in person if you’re local.
Cost: Free for students whose family income and asset liability is less than $200,000. Otherwise, $2,400
Location: Virtual or in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Application Deadline: March (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: July to August
Eligibility: Students in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade who live in the United States
Delta Launch offers 2 AI programs: Delta AI Intensive and Delta AI Immersive. Delta AI Intensive is a 5-week, cohort-based program that introduces high school students to artificial intelligence through hands-on, project-based learning. It includes 14 hours of live instruction, 2 hours of one-on-one mentorship, and unlimited teaching assistant support while learning from AI professionals at leading companies like Microsoft, Google, Apple, and NVIDIA.
Delta AI Immersive provides a more in-depth learning experience as it runs for 12 weeks and offers 25 hours of one-on-one mentorship with AI engineers, researchers, and data scientists. Students will be paired with a mentor based on their interests, experience level, and project goals, receiving a customized curriculum tailored to their needs. Both programs allow students to build a unique project that addresses real issues in the AI industry that they can showcase and use to enhance college applications.
Cost: $2,200 (Intensive) or $4,800 (Immersive)
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Multiple deadlines throughout the year. The upcoming deadline is October 23. Students can apply here
Program Dates: Varies by program
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
Delta Launch also offers 2 coding programs: Delta Code Intensive and Delta Code Immersive. Delta Code Intensive is a 5-week, cohort-based program that teaches coding through hands-on, project-based learning. Students participate in 12 live group sessions, receive 3 one-on-one mentorship sessions, and have unlimited teaching assistant support while learning from software engineers at companies like Google, Apple, Citibank, and Microsoft.
You can tailor the program to your interests by choosing a specialization in web development, app development, game development, or data science, then build 2 real-world coding projects. For an even more personalized experience, opt for Delta Code Immersive, a 12-week mentorship program featuring 25 hours of one-on-one guidance from industry professionals. Both programs conclude with a polished portfolio, GitHub repository, project documentation, and a mentor-written letter of recommendation.
Cost: $2,200 (Intensive) or $4,800 (Immersive)
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Multiple deadlines throughout the year. The upcoming deadline is October 23. Students can apply here
Program Dates: Varies by program
Eligibility: High school students globally
Students interested in the computer science side of the technology industry can apply for Carnegie Mellon University’s CS Scholars program. This fully-funded, 4-week program includes college-level lectures taught by experienced faculty, hands-on projects, and mentorship opportunities with leading tech companies. Weekdays will be busy with lectures, office hours, homework, social activities, and study groups, but you can spend your weekends going on field trips, participating in on-campus clubs, or exploring Pittsburgh at your own pace.
You’ll spend most of your time working on a group project that addresses real-world challenges, which you’ll present at a final symposium at the end of the program. But outside of the academic benefits, CS Scholars also offers weekly college prep seminars covering topics like financial aid, admissions, and social-emotional well-being.
Cost: Free
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Application Deadline: February (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: June to July
Eligibility: U.S citizens between their 10th and 11th grade years
If you want to get a taste of university life, you can take a course with Stanford University during its Pre-Collegiate Summer Institute. Taught by Stanford instructors and subject-matter experts, courses emphasize critical thinking, discussion, and hands-on learning rather than grades or academic credit. Students meet live online for 2 hours each weekday over 2 weeks and also complete independent assignments, attend instructor office hours, and collaborate with classmates.
You can only enroll in 1 course, but you’ll be able to rank your top 3 choices when you apply. There are over 40 courses to choose from, with many technology-related options like: Art, Design, and Technology; Artificial Intelligence; Introduction to C++; and Introduction to Machine Learning. Beyond academics, students can attend virtual student life seminars, workshops, and social activities.
Cost: $3,200
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: March (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates:
Eligibility: Students in grades 8 to 11
If you’re more interested in AI, Stanford University also offers an artificial intelligence program for ninth-grade students. It introduces sstudents to the foundations of AI while exploring how emerging technologies can address real-world challenges in an ethical way. The program combines academic instruction with mentorship from AI practitioners, Stanford researchers, and industry professionals who will guide you through topics like computer vision, medical AI, natural language processing, and robotics.
You’ll learn alongside students from around the world through lectures, live demonstrations, team research projects, and career workshops. The program is available in both online and residential formats and if you attend in-person classes, you’ll also have the chance to go on field trips around the San Francisco Bay area.
Cost: $4,120 (virtual) or $9,800 (residential)
Location: Virtual or in Redwood City, California
Application Deadline: February (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: June (virtual) or July (residential)
Eligibility: Current 9th-grade students
Students who want to experience an Ivy League education in a more low-pressure way can apply for Harvard’s Pre-College Summer Program. The program allows high school students to explore college-level learning and campus life, with nearly 30 courses available. This year, there are 5 computer science courses available: Introduction to Python for Scientists, Logic for Philosophy and Computer Science, Computational Biophysics, Quantum Information and Quantum Computation, and Quantum Mechanics for Computing.
These courses are taught by Harvard faculty and graduate students with the same expectations as normal Harvard courses. Outside of the classroom, you’ll live independently on campus, attend extracurricular activities, and meet friends from around the world. You won’t get credit for the course but you’ll gain valuable experience to prepare you for university.
Cost: $6,100 + $75 application fee
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Application Deadline: April (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: Multiple sessions in June and July (based on previous years)
Eligibility: High school students between the ages of 16 and 19 during the program
If you want a career in the tech industry, completing Meta’s Summer Academy can give you the experience you need. You’ll learn about the day-to-day operations of Meta’s workforce while developing technical and professional skills needed to work in tech, such as coding, financial literacy, and networking.
The program also features workshops in art and media, guest speakers, career panels, and opportunities to meet Meta employees and executives. Students must commit to working 30 hours a week for the full, six-week program at Meta’s headquarters in California.
Cost: Free, stipend provided
Location: Menlo Park, California
Application Deadline: February (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: June to July
Eligibility: High school sophomores who are full-year residents of East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, North Fair Oaks, or Redwood City with a minimum 2.0 GPA
The Academy for Robotics at the University of Texas is a one-week residential summer program that introduces high school students to robotics through hands-on engineering and programming projects. Students learn the fundamentals of mechanical design, C++ programming, Linux, and control systems while building and testing robots in simulations under the guidance of UT faculty and industry experts.
Students also explore emerging robotics technologies, discover internship and career opportunities, receive college admissions guidance, and experience life on campus by living in residence halls.
Cost: $2,100
Location: Austin, Texas
Application Deadline:
Program Dates: July 26 to 31
Eligibility: High school students entering 10th to 12th grade
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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