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FREE 2026 Youth Programs
Great news! There are many organizations that offer free STEM, aviation and aerospace programs for K-12 students. These programs provide a unique opportunity for young learners to explore the exciting world of aviation, aerospace and medicine while developing important skills in science, technology, engineering, math and more.
Most programs are free, but a couple may have associated costs.
Apply today to learn more about the programs they offer and how to get involved. Wishing you the best of luck as you embark on your career journey!
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OBAP
EXPLORE AEROSPACE
Each Saturday for 12 weeks virtual classes
AV103: Introduction to Aviation Careers
February 21 - May 16, 2026
OBAP 2026 Aerospace Career Education (ACE) Academy
Offers middle and high school students a chance to explore aerospace opportunities
week-long summer programs at 46 locations. Various dates depending on the state.
Apply Today!
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The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) to inspire Black students with the opportunities and wonder of the STEM field.
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The Museum of Flight’s
The Introduction to Becoming a Pilot Program
FREE educational classes Designed for students
age 14-18
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Texas Tech University
The Anson L. Clark Scholar Program -
FREE 7 Week
Residential Program rising high school seniors and recent high school graduates
nationwide.
Application Deadline:
February 16, 2026
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STEM Matters NYC Programs Spring Break 2026
Grades 1st to 8th
Application Deadline:
February 18, 2026
SEES internship - High school students.The on-site SEES internship is held at the University of Texas at Austin. Students are housed on the main campus and transported daily to the UT Center for Space Research at the north engineering campus
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Application Deadline: February 22, 2026
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships - high school and college-level students
Application Deadline: Summer 2026 -2/27/26
Fall 2026- 5/22/26
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2026 SMASH
FREE STEM
Residential Berkeley College
- Current 10th and 11th graders
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2026
2026 SMASH
FREE STEM
Residential Northeastern College
Current 10th and 11th graders
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2026
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The Engineering Summer Program (ESP) is a free, three-week residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors
Application Deadline: March 2, 2026
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Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) is a two-week radar workshop for rising high school seniors
Application Deadline: March 11, 2026
The BEAM Discovery program is a 5-week day-camp focused around mathematics and problem solving. 6th & 7th Grade
​​Application Deadline:
New York City- March 15, 2026
Los Angeles - March 15, 2026
Morgan State University's School of Engineering and National Summer Transportation Institute
Introductory Program
Students entering grades 7-12
Careers Advanced Program
A residential experience for NSTI alumn
Students entering grades 9-12
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Application Deadline:
March 20, 2026
FREE High School Program
A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park.
For rising 12th graders
Application Deadline:
March 29, 2026
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Eve and Gene Black Summer Medical Career Program
Current 11th or 12th grade high school students
Application Deadline:
February 13, 2026
The Digital Scholars Program
Rising 11th and 12th grade students, as well as first-year college students at City Colleges of Chicago and Illinois institutions, are invited to apply to this summer program.
Application Deadline:
February 16, 2026
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The NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE) program
This free program is for academically motivated, current 10th and 11th grade New York City students
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Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
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Pomona College Academy for Youth Success
FREE Residential Summer Program​
Current 9th grade students
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Application Deadline:
February 23, 2026
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Summer Student Program is designed for high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences.
Application Deadline:
February 27, 2026
2026 SMASH
FREE STEM
Residential Morehouse College
Current 10th and 11th graders
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2026
2026 SMASH
FREE STEM
Residential University of Michigan College
Current 10th and 11th graders
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2026
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Columbia Engineering's Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE) is a pre-college program for rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent high school graduates 3-week session
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Application Deadline:
March 2, 2026
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Michigan Engineering Future Ready Scholars at the University of Michigan is a FREE multi-year, STEM-focused career and college readiness program offered to high school students within Southeast Michigan.
Application Opening Soon:
Interest Form Available
John Hopkins
The ASPIRE program at APL allows high school juniors and seniors to experience and explore STEM careers
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
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NIH Institutes Summer Internship Program/ Stipend provided.
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Application Deadline:
February 18, 2026
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Stanford Medicine
SIMR is an 8-week summer internship program open to high school juniors and seniors.
Good for students looking for aviation careers in medicine
Application Deadline: February 21, 2026
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Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering and Technology FREE
two-week STEM Summer Enrichment Program local high school students
Application Deadline:
February 27, 2026
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Pathways Flight Academies FREE program
VA Residents High School Students
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
2026 SMASH
FREE STEM
Residential Spelman College
Current 10th and 11th graders
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2026
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2026 Georgia Tech
FREE STEM
Residential Try Engineering Summer Institute
Rising 11th and 12th-grade
(Georgia Residents Only)
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2026
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West Point Summer STEM Program for Middle and High Schools
Students currently in 6th and 7th grades (middle school) and 8th and 9th grades (high school)
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Application Deadline:
(To be determined)
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This program has been designed to inspire towards, and educate students about a career as an Aviator
NASA FREE GeneLab for Rising high school juniors and seniors
Application Opening
February 15, 2026
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Application Deadline:
March 15, 2026
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FREE Program The Kelley Women’s Leadership Institute introduces high school sophomores, juniors students to the college experience and business career opportunities
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Application Deadline:
March 20, 2026
ADOT offers free transportation institute for high school students. Arizona high school students. 2026 program this summer.
Application Opening
Spring of 2026
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FREE High School Juniors Stanford Medical Youth Science Program - 5 weeks
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Application Deadline:
March 23, 2026
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The CAC’s 15-month Teen Fellows program provides Chicago youth with a unique opportunity to build foundational architecture skills. Incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors who attend high school in Chicago and the surrounding area
Application Deadline:
March 31, 2026
Summer Engineering Seminar (SES) FREE, five-day residential summer experience is for current high school sophomores and juniors
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Application Deadline:
March 31, 2026
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Upward Bound Math Science Careers in STEM High School Students
Application Deadline:
April 15, 2026
Clark School’s Leadership Academy
WIE RISE Engineering
Program
Application Deadline:
April 25,2026
Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers/ Tuskegee University
FREE, three-week summer STEM enrichment program for middle school students.
Program Dates
June 29– July 17, 2026 8AM - 4:30PM
Application Deadline:
May 1, 2026
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Texas State University Summer Transportation Camp/National Summer Transportation Institute Ingram School of Engineering
FREE Residential
High School program
Application Opens:
April 10, 2026
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Application Deadline:
May 17, 2026
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Mineta Summer Transportation Academy (MiSTA) 2026 free, two-week on-campus session at San Jose State University 9th and 12th graders
Application Opens:
March 16, 2026
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Application Deadline:
May 8, 2026
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FREE Private Pilot Ground School (PPGS) is a unique, fast-paced, three-week summer course that provides the opportunity for Washington State rising 9th-12th grade students
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Application Open 2026 Spring
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San Jacinto College
The Summer Transportation Institute (STI) FREE 2-week camp for high school students from incoming freshmen through seniors.
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Application Deadline:
May 17, 2026
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Application Deadline:
Apply Today!
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Girls Inc. Eureka! is a 5-year STEM magnet program for 8th – 12th grade youth
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Space Academy® for Leading Students in Alabama (SALSA) is a program funded by the State of Alabama Legislature that awards a male and female student between the ages of 12 to 14 from every legislative district in Alabama
Application Opens:
April 5, 2026
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