The National Summer Transportation Institute at Tennessee State University introduces rising 9th to 12th graders to transportation careers and STEM. The four-week program includes three weeks of residential experience on the Nashville campus followed by a final week held online. It is free, administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation and funded by the Federal Highway Administration, with space for up to 20 students.
Offered by Tennessee State University College of Engineering. Summer Program for high school students in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Engineering, STEM, Career
Info checked November 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (Nashville, Tennessee). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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