A free, week-long engineering program at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland for rising high school juniors and seniors. Students work on three projects designed by NASA engineers, tour labs and test facilities, and present their work to NASA experts. Three sessions run in July. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, at least 16 years old and hold at least a 3.2 GPA, and they provide their own housing and transportation.
Offered by NASA Glenn Research Center. Summer Program for high school students in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-01-31.
Fields: Engineering, STEM
Info checked October 2026.
Applications open November 30, 2026 and close January 31, 2027.
Yes. NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Cleveland, Ohio. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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