Telluride Association Summer Program is a six-week educational experience for high school juniors that offers challenges and rewards rarely encountered in secondary school or even college.  Each program is designed to bring together young people from around the world who share a passion for learning.  Telluride students, or TASPers, attend a seminar led by college and university scholars and participate in many other educational and social activities outside the classroom.

Where:  Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) or  University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)

When:  June 26 - August 6

Who:  Eligible Grade Levels: 11

The BAFTX Junior Achievers award program is aimed to provide an international exchange summer experience for academically adept students from low-income families in the Houston and surrounding areas. The recipient of this program award is invited to attend a two to four-week British Studies Summer Program held at the American Community School in London, England. Students gain a wide range of valuable experiences, including the ability to adapt to a new culture, a deeper appreciation for English history and culture, as well as college-success values and skills.

Where:  American Community School (London, England)
When: Late June 2016- Early July 2016
Who:  Eligible Grade Levels:11

Have you got what it takes for a serious challenge in science and engineering? At MITES, you'll study with other talented students and explore science and career options at one of America's most prestigious schools - Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  Step up to take this challenge.

Where:  Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
When: June 11th - July 21st
Who:  Eligible Grade Levels: 11

Blue Stamp Engineering is an intensive 6 week program that teaches motivated high school students to perform hands on engineering.  Blue Stamp Engineering students build projects they are passionate about - from concept to prototype.  Similar to a real world technology setting, students' products are built stepwise with achievable milestones.  BSA sessions include short discussions based on where the students are in their build process. Students are given ample time to work on their projects, supported by hands on instruction from the lead instructor and teaching assistants.  Finally, students are pushed to think about how their products could thrive in the real-world market and how, as engineers, they can influence important developments in our society.

Where:  Houston, TX
When: June 13th - July 22nd
Who:  Eligible Grade Levels: 9,10,11

BSE offers a two-week introductory program.  This program is intended to provide students with basic project building skills.  SImilar to the 6-week program, students will select which projects they want to build and build them individually.  The projects completed in the 2-week program are less complex than the 6-week program, but still allow students hands-on experience with design and execution of engineering plans.

Where:  Houston, TX
When: June 13th - June 24th
Who:  Eligible Grade Levels: 9,10,11

The Clark Scholar Program is an intensive seven week summer research program for highly qualified high school juniors and seniors. The Program at Texas Tech University helps the Scholars to have a hands-on practical research experience with outstanding and experienced faculty. The Scholars will receive a $750 tax-free stipend and room and board.  The Program includes fun activities, weekly seminars and field trips.  This Program provides opportunities for research in all academic areas in the university.

Where:  Texas University, Lubbock, Texas
When: June 20th - August 3rd
Who:  Eligible Grade Levels: 11

The Bezos Scholars Program invites 12 of the country's top juniors to the Aspen Institute's Annual Ideas Festival. Here, Bezos Scholars meet visionaries from around the globe - international leaders, acclaimed thinkers, creative artists, bold entrepreneurs - and engage in seminars, tutorials, informal meetings, and debates.  It's a time of great discovery and intellectual stimulation that leads to the second phase of the program which begins when Scholars return to their campus and are provided with the opportunity to apply for financial support to execute a local Ideas Festival at their school campus.  Students involved develop the highest level of civic duty, leadership awareness, and more.

Where:  The Aspen Institute, Aspen, Colorado
When: June 25th - July 1st
Who:  Eligible Grade Levels: 11