Provost's Summer Mentorship Program (SMP)

A four-week summer college and career preparatory program at the University of Pennsylvania for Philadelphia high school students in 9th or 10th grade with at least a 3.0 GPA. Students are placed in one of five Penn schools, such as Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, Law or Dental Medicine, and get mentoring plus sessions on financial literacy, study skills, SAT preparation and personal statements. The program runs in July.

Offered by University of Pennsylvania. Summer Program for high school students in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–10. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Humanities

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 10. It takes place in person in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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 Provost's Summer Mentorship Program (SMP)

When is the Provost's Summer Mentorship Program (SMP) deadline?

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

Is Provost's Summer Mentorship Program (SMP) free?

Yes. Provost's Summer Mentorship Program (SMP) is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Provost's Summer Mentorship Program (SMP)?

High school students in grades 9 to 10. It takes place in person in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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