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  1. 01
    John Locke Institute
    John Locke Institute Essay
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Annual global essay competition in philosophy, politics, economics, history, psychology, theology, and law. Free entry; cash and Oxford summer school prizes.

    📍 Online⏱ Self-paced📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    PhilosophyPolitical ScienceEconomicsHistoryPsychologyLaw
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    Lumiere Education
    Lumiere Research Scholar (Aid)
    Apply anytimeResearchEquitySelective

    Independent research papers with PhD mentors. Need-based financial aid up to 100%.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 12 weeks📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    HumanitiesSocial ScienceComputer ScienceBiologyMathEconomics
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    Pioneer Academics
    Pioneer Academics (Aid)
    ResearchEquityHighly Selective

    Accredited college-level research with US professors. Need-based aid up to full tuition.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 15 weeks📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–12
    HumanitiesSocial ScienceBiologyComputer ScienceMathPhysics
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    Polygence
    Polygence Scholars (Financial Aid)
    Apply anytimeResearchEquitySelective

    1:1 research mentorship with PhDs across any field. Full financial aid for qualifying students.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 10-20 weeks📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    BiologyComputer ScienceHumanitiesSocial ScienceMathNeuroscience
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    JEI (Harvard)
    Journal of Emerging Investigators
    Apply anytimeResearchSelective

    Free peer-reviewed publication venue for middle/high school STEM research. Real PhD reviewers.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ Self-paced📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    BiologyChemistryPhysicsComputer ScienceEnvironmental SciencePsychology
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    Boston University
    Academic Immersion
    Summer ProgramHighly Selective

    Spend three weeks immersing yourself in the study of psychology, business, medicine, or creative writing.

    📍 Boston, MA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    PsychologyBusinessMedicineCreative Writing
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    Harvard University
    Harvard Pre-College (Need-Based Aid)
    ScholarshipEquityModerate

    Pre-college courses with substantial need-based scholarships covering up to full tuition.

    📍 MA (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 2-7 weeks (summer)📅 177 days left💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12
    EngineeringComputer ScienceMathHumanitiesSocial ScienceEconomics
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    Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt Summer Academy
    ResearchModerate

    Pre-college research at Vanderbilt. Need-based aid available.

    📍 TN⏱ 1-3 weeks (summer)📅 231 days left💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    MedicineBiologyEngineeringHumanitiesPsychology
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