A free five-week residential summer science program held on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University for academically talented Pennsylvania high school students who are juniors when they apply. Students take college-level courses, carry out laboratory experiments, and choose electives such as laser technology. Admission is merit-based, with at least one qualified student accepted from each intermediate unit, and program expenses are fully funded for all accepted students.
Offered by Carnegie Mellon University. Summer Program for high school students in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 11–11. Deadline: 2027-01-31.
Fields: STEM, Research, Math, Computer Science
Info checked November 2026.
The deadline is January 31, 2027.
Yes. Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences is free to take part in.
High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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