Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE)

A tuition-based summer engineering program at Columbia Engineering in New York City for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students take three-week courses taught by Columbia faculty in areas such as robotics, computer science, machine learning, and biomedical engineering, along with electives and college-prep workshops. Two three-week sessions run in July and August, and a commuter option is available.

Offered by Columbia University. Summer Program for high school students in New York, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 10–12. Deadline: 2027-03-05.

Fields: Engineering

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York.
Cost: Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates: Applications open November 16, 2026 and close March 5, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE)

When do applications for Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE) open?

Applications open November 16, 2026 and close March 5, 2027.

Is Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE) free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE)?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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