Summer Programs
Lumiere Research Scholar - Rigorous one-on-one research mentorship for high school students
NYU K-12 STEM - In-depth STEM studies for middle/high school students
Telluride Association (TASS) - Critical thinking, social justice for high school students (prestigious)
Stanford Summer Humanities - Intensive humanities for high school students
Yale Summer Session - Ivy League academics for credit for high school students
MIT RSI - Academic coursework + original research for high school students (highly competitive)
STEM Programs
Minorities in STEM - Supporting underrepresented minority students
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) - Programs and scholarships for women in STEM
NASA STEM Engagement - Space science, aerospace through competitions/internships
Google Made with Code - CS concepts; mentorship for underrepresented groups
Leadership and Volunteer Programs
Peace Corps - Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) for college-aged students
Boston Cares - 20,000+ volunteer positions annually
AmeriCorps - National service with education awards for college
Campus Volunteer Centers - University-affiliated service opportunities
Study Abroad Programs
CIEE - 40+ countries; Overall Top Study Abroad Provider 2024
IES Abroad - 130+ programs; not-for-profit; study, intern, service-learning
Note: Applications often require 6-12 months—research early and consult your university's study abroad office.
Online Learning Platforms
Coursera - Thousands of courses from universities; preview first module FREE
edX - 200+ free courses; verified certificates from Harvard, MIT, Berkeley
Khan Academy - Free K-early college; personalized learning dashboard
Coding Bootcamps and Tech Programs
Codecademy - Free beginner courses; HTML, SQL, Python, JavaScript, C#
The Odin Project - Free, open-source web development curriculum
freeCodeCamp - Free coding education through interactive challenges
Arts and Humanities Programs
NEH - Professional development; summer programs in humanities
Yale Writers' Workshop - Creative writing with published authors
Michigan Stamps Pre-College - Art and design exploration
College for Creative Studies - Studio experiences, portfolio development
Career Exploration Programs
University Career Centers: Workshops, assessments, counseling
NACE Resources: Job search tools, salary info, employer directories
Internship Programs: Company, nonprofit, and government internships