Free Programs

Taking part in summer programs can be a great way to gain skills and explore fields you are interested in.

Disclaimer: We don’t endorse anyone of these programs. This website was created as only as a resource.

Free Programs 

Reference: GC=green card holder

***Programs with lenient immigration/residency status are marked

Programs that offer Scholarship to non-US citizens

  • Cornell Engineering CURIE Academy

    Grade: Entering 11th, 12th

    GPA: >3.0

    ApplY

  • Program in Mathematics For Young Scientists (PROMYS)

    Age: 14+

    Grade: Entering 10th

    Not enrolled in University full-time

    Apply

  • Bryn Mawr College' MATHILY Program

    Age: 14-17

    APPLY

  • LaunchX

    Grade Level: High school

    APPLY

  • The Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics

    Eligibility for Scholarship: Domestic students (varies based on income)

    income<$68,000 —> free with travel paid

    APPLY

  • Berkely's Robot Open Autonomous Racing (ROAR) Program

    Eligibility for Scholarship:

    If you qualify for one of the following Calfresh, Medical, Free/Reduced Lunch—> free

    Grade: Entering 10th, 11th, 12th

    APPLY

  • University of Pennsylvania Summer Programs

    Grade: in 10th, 11th, 12th

    GPA: >3.3

    Residency: Philadelphia resident

    School: public or charter

    Apply

  • Canada/USA Math Camp

    Eligibility for Scholarship: Anyone

    income<$75,000 —> free

    Offer travel grants

    APPLY

  • The Summer Science Program

    Age: 15-18

    Eligibility for Scholarship: Anyone

    income<$70,000 —> free + travel grant

    income<$130,000 -> partial scholarship

    Apply

University of California Programs

While these programs are not free, they offer great scholarships especially for California Residents

  • The embARC program at UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design

    Grade Level: current 10th, 11th student

    Scholarship Eligibility: US citizenship or residency

    Apply

  • UCSC Science Internship Program

    Age: 14+

    RSVP

  • UCSB Research Mentorship Program

    Grade Level: current 10th, 11th student

    Apply

  • UC Davis Young Scholars

    Age: 16-17

    Apply

  • UC Irvine Math ExpLR

    APPLY

  • California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)

    Grade Level: current 8-12th students

    Apply

  • Cal Poly Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC)

    Grade Level: 8th-11th

    Apply