AI / Machine Learning programs for high schoolers.
29 programs indexed in ai / machine learning. 25 are free or pay a stipend. 13 prioritize under-resourced or underrepresented students. This page updates whenever we add a new ai / machine learning program.
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- SelectiveStanford AIMIAcademic Year Research Internship
During the school year, students meet weekly in small groups with their student mentors to work on healthcare AI research projects under the guidance of Stanford researchers.
📍 Virtual🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveCarnegie Mellon UniversityAI Scholars at CMU
Free AI-focused summer program for rising seniors underrepresented in computing.
📍 PA⏱ 3 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grade 11 - SelectiveAI4ALLAI4ALL Open Learning
Girls in grades 6-12 learn AI and Python through interactive virtual classes.
📍 Online⏱ 2 weeks📅 March 1🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveMIT Lincoln LabBeaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)
Free MIT-led project-based courses in AI, robotics, cybersecurity.
📍 MA⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 Early February🎓 Grade 11 - SelectiveCarnegie MellonCarnegie Mellon AI Scholars
Free three-week residential AI program for underrepresented students.
📍 Pittsburgh, PA⏱ 3 weeks📅 March🎓 Grades 10–11 - SelectiveCodeDayCodeDay Labs Fellowship
High school students are paired with industry mentors to build a real-world software project.
📍 Online⏱ 3 months📅 May 15🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveHarvard University / edXCS50: Introduction to Computer Science
Harvard's world-famous introduction to computer science. While self-paced on edX, it offers a certificate and a deep dive into programming.
📍 Online⏱ 12 weeks📅 Self-paced🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveGeorgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia Tech Summer Research at CSE
Paid CS/engineering research at Georgia Tech. Strong recruitment of Georgia students.
📍 GA⏱ 8 weeks (summer)📅 March🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveGirls Who CodeGirls Who Code Virtual Summer Programs
Free online coding workshops for girls and non-binary students focusing on web development, game design, and AI.
📍 Online⏱ 2 weeks or 6 weeks📅 Spring/Summer cycles🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveIBMIBM BlueCamp (High School)
Students spend a week learning about technology careers and interacting with IBM engineers.
📍 Austin, TX⏱ 1 week📅 April 1🎓 Grades 10–11 - Highly SelectiveImperial College LondonImperial College Summer Schools
University-level summer courses in AI, data science, business, and engineering.
📍 London, United Kingdom⏱ 2 weeks📅 May🎓 Grades 11–12 - ModerateInspirit AIInspirit AI Scholars
AI research mentorship by Stanford/MIT alumni for HS students.
📍 Online⏱ 10 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 7–12 - SelectiveInspirit AIInspirit AI Scholars (Aid)
AI research projects mentored by Stanford/MIT grads. Need-based aid covers full tuition.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 10-25 hours📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveKaggleKaggle Competitions
Global data-science competition platform with beginner "Getting Started" tracks, community notebooks, and cash-prize challenges accessible from anywhere.
📍 Remote (Global)⏱ Self-paced📅 Rolling · anytime🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveKode With KlossyKode With Klossy
Free two-week coding camp for girls and gender-expansive teens.
📍 Multiple cities⏱ 2 weeks📅 February🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveMLHMajor League Hacking (MLH) Digital Events
MLH partners with dozens of online student-led hackathons throughout the year accessible to any student with an internet connection.
📍 Online⏱ 24-48 hours📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveMLHMajor League Hacking High School Hackathons
Calendar of student hackathons; many high school-friendly.
📍 Multiple cities⏱ Year-round📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12 - Highly SelectiveMohamed bin Zayed University of AIMBZUAI AI Summer School
Machine learning and AI summer school at the UAE's dedicated AI university.
📍 Abu Dhabi, UAE⏱ 2 weeks📅 April🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveMajor League HackingMLH Fellowship
A 12-week fellowship for aspiring software engineers to contribute to Open Source projects.
📍 Online⏱ 12 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 Grade 12 - ModerateNational Center for Women & Information TechnologyNCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Award & Community
While many awards are in-person, NCWIT provides a massive online community, virtual mentorship, and networking for girls in tech nationwide.
📍 Online/Nationwide⏱ Lifetime membership📅 February🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveSupercomputing Challenge OutreachNew Mexico Supercomputing Challenge
A unique research program in New Mexico that places high school students in state-of-the-art laboratories through the Supercomputing Challenge.
📍 Los Alamos, NM⏱ Year-round📅 January 31🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveStanford AIMINextGen Tech Talks
Live online webinar series tailored specifically for high school students. Join renowned experts as they share their professional journeys, unveiling the transformative potential of technology in healthcare.
📍 Multiple🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveSPARK SMPSPARK Summer Mentorship Program
Free 1:1 mentorship with industry researchers. Started by WA students, now nationwide.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 8 weeks (summer)📅 March🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveStanfordStanford AI4ALL
Three-week residential AI program for underrepresented HS students.
📍 Stanford, CA⏱ 3 weeks📅 January🎓 Grade 9 - SelectiveStanford AIMISummer Health AI Bootcamp
Two-week virtual bootcamp offers a curated curriculum that covers the fundamentals of machine learning in healthcare settings.
📍 Virtual🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveStanford AIMISummer Research Internship
Two-week virtual opportunity to explore technical and clinical aspects of AI in healthcare.
📍 Virtual🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUC Berkeley Academic Talent Development ProgramUC Berkeley AI Summer Program (ATDP)
Hands-on AI and Machine Learning summer program at Berkeley for high schoolers.
📍 Berkeley, CA⏱ 2 weeks📅 April 1🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveVeritas AI (Harvard alumni)Veritas AI
AI research mentorship and publishing program. Financial aid available.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 8-15 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveVirginia TechVirginia Tech C-Tech²
Free cybersecurity and tech camp for high school women.
📍 VA⏱ 2 weeks (summer)📅 March🎓 Grades 10–11