A free six-week summer computing program run by the University of Illinois Discovery Partners Institute in downtown Chicago for rising 11th and 12th graders and incoming college freshmen. Students meet in person daily from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in tracks such as Data Science Discovery, Foundations of Computer Science and Coding, and iOS App Design. They also hear from tech entrepreneurs and civic leaders and attend weekly workshops on topics such as AI.
Offered by Discovery Partners Institute, University of Illinois. Summer Program for high school students in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Computer Science, Career
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. Digital Scholars Program is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Chicago, Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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