SMASH Academy

Tuition-free, year-long STEM and computer science program built around a residential summer on a university campus, with year-round follow-up. For 10th and 11th graders at public high schools (or on private-school scholarships) with a 3.0+ GPA and strong math skills. Preference goes to students near sites in Atlanta, Boston, Detroit/Ann Arbor and the Bay Area.

Offered by SMASH. Summer Program for high school students in Multiple, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 10–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Computer Science, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Multiple.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about SMASH Academy

When is the SMASH Academy deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is SMASH Academy free?

Yes. SMASH Academy is free to take part in.

Who can apply to SMASH Academy?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Multiple. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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