AI / Machine Learning programs for high schoolers.
41 programs indexed in ai / machine learning. 16 are free or pay a stipend. 3 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 - ModerateSeton Hall UniversityAccounting for the Future: Unleashing Your Potential
Short high-school workshop exploring accounting careers, emerging technology and the influence of AI on the profession.
📍 NJ🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModeratemiRcoreAdvanced Computational Biology Camp
Students use TCGA cancer data and machine-learning methods in R to identify cancer biomarkers and classify tumor samples.
📍 MI🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateNC State University Global Training InitiativeAdvanced Research Duo Track
Ten-week advanced research program in which pairs of students work with an NC State faculty mentor toward conference- or manuscript-level research.
📍 NC🎓 Grades 11–12 - ModerateNew Hampshire Academy of ScienceAfter School Scientific Research Program
Students conduct authentic research under STEM professionals using laboratory tools and methods in areas such as molecular biology, analytical chemistry, bioinformatics, machine learning, water quality and optical engineering. The 2026–27 program is currently open.
📍 NH🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateBryant UniversityAI & Data Science Camp
AI, robotics, data science and emerging technology projects.
📍 RI🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - ModerateUniversity of South FloridaAI & Machine Learning Summer Intensive
Students learn Python, Pandas and machine-learning concepts, build predictive models and explore robotics and large-language-model applications.
📍 FL🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateMontclair State UniversityAI and Engineering Summer Lab
Hands-on introduction to artificial intelligence and engineering applications.
📍 NJ🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateIllinois Institute of Technology Elevate College PrepAI Explorers
A virtual high-school summer program introducing students to artificial intelligence and related computational concepts. The 2026 price was listed at $300.
📍 IL🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUMBC Summer Enrichment AcademyAI Innovations in Sales/Marketing
High-school course focused on AI-powered business, sales, and marketing strategies.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUniversity of Central ArkansasAI Innovators Lab: From Code to Intelligent Systems
Students learn programming and introductory AI through guided exercises, collaborative projects and development of simple intelligent systems.
📍 AR🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveUniversity of Central ArkansasAI Robotics & Ethics Camp
Students program and train autonomous robot cars while learning machine learning, robotics, hardware, and the ethical implications of AI.
📍 AR🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveCarnegie Mellon UniversityAI Scholars at CMU
Free AI-focused summer program for rising seniors underrepresented in computing.
📍 PA⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grade 11 - SelectiveUniversity of Iowa College of EngineeringAI Youth Camp
Students explore machine learning, reinforcement learning, engineering ethics, open-source datasets, and practical AI applications during a free two-week Zoom camp.
📍 IA🎓 Grades 9–11 - ModerateUniversity of Central FloridaAI, Robotics and Entrepreneurship Summer Institute
Students combine introductory AI and robotics with entrepreneurial thinking, system design and development of a mock business plan.
📍 FL🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveAI4ALLAI4ALL Open Learning
Girls in grades 6-12 learn AI and Python through interactive virtual classes.
📍 Online⏱ 2 weeks📅 March 1🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveQuantHubAlabama Data Scholars
Alabama high-school students complete data and AI training and work on a real employer project. The program allows on-site, hybrid, and fully virtual placements.
📍 AL🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveUniversity of the District of ColumbiaArchitecture Summer Camp
Students sketch designs, build physical models and use AI, digital modeling, laser cutting and 3D printing to develop an original architectural project.
📍 DC🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUniversity of Alaska Anchorage College of EngineeringArtificial Intelligence — Summer Engineering Academy
Students use hands-on experiments, collaborative projects and challenges to learn foundational AI concepts and explore machine-learning applications to real-world problems.
📍 AK🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateWichita State University College of EngineeringArtificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Camp
Students learn introductory Python and create machine-learning/deep-learning models for computer-vision and natural-language-processing tasks.
📍 KS🎓 Grade 9 - ModerateThe College of New JerseyArtificial Intelligence & Wireless Communications Camp
Residential engineering camp covering neural networks, computer vision, TensorFlow/PyTorch, microcontrollers, wireless sensing and electronics. 2026 cost was $2,200.
📍 NJ🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateGeorgetown UniversityArtificial Intelligence Academy
One-week Georgetown academy introducing high-school students to artificial intelligence through academic instruction and applied activities.
📍 DC🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateStevens Institute of TechnologyArtificial Intelligence in Modern Society
Examines AI technologies and their role in contemporary society.
📍 NJ🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateQuinnipiac UniversityArtificial Intelligence: Visual Imagery and Product Design
Students explore generative AI and its use in visual imagery, design and product development through hands-on projects.
📍 CT🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUniversity of DelawareAutonomous Driving Academy
Students build and program autonomous robotic vehicles using Python, C++, ROS, sensors, perception and control systems inside UD's CAR Lab.
📍 DE🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveMITBeaver Works Summer Institute
BWSI has programs throughout the year in advanced programming and engineering topics, from Saturdays in the Fall and Spring, the Summer Institute in July and our national challenges, we have something for high school students across the country!
📍 Multiple🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - 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 - ModerateUMBCBecome a 10x App Developer: AI-Assisted App Development
Students learn application development using AI-assisted development tools.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUMBCBuild Your Own AI-Powered Virtual Assistant
Students build an artificial-intelligence-powered virtual assistant.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveCarnegie MellonCarnegie Mellon AI Scholars
Free three-week residential AI program for underrepresented students.
📍 Pittsburgh, PA⏱ 3 weeks📅 March🎓 Grades 10–11 - SelectiveColorado Area Health Education Center / CU AnschutzCOAHEC HOPE Program
Colorado students participate in monthly statewide healthcare sessions on infectious disease, epidemiology, addiction medicine, behavioral health, nutrition and AI in healthcare. Completing three sessions can qualify students to apply for the HOPE Institute summer camp.
📍 CO🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateUniversity of GeorgiaCode and Cognition: The AI Lab
Students learn Python and machine-learning fundamentals and build a functioning AI project while examining ethical and social implications of AI.
📍 GA🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUniversity of Alaska Anchorage College of EngineeringCode, Create, and Computational Thinking
Students learn text-based JavaScript through p5.js while creating animations, digital art, interactive projects and simple games, with exposure to AI and computational thinking.
📍 AK🎓 Grades 9–12 - 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 - ModerateUMBCCoding with Emotions: The Science of Empathic AI
Students explore programming and artificial intelligence designed to recognize or interact with human emotions.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateHoward University School of BusinessComputer Information Systems Career Awareness Program (CISCAP)
Students explore data analytics, programming, cybersecurity, networking, AI and machine learning within a business context through interactive instruction and hands-on exercises.
📍 DC🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveColorado School of MinesCS@Mines Cyber Camp — Exploring IoT: Data Security and Privacy
Two-day camp covering IoT security, privacy, networking, data analysis, cyberattacks and AI-based defensive techniques through hands-on activities.
📍 CO🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveColorado School of Mines Department of Computer ScienceCS@Mines High School Research Internship
High-school students join Mines faculty research groups in areas such as AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and computing. Remote and in-person placements can be available.
📍 CO🎓 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 - ModerateCleveland ClinicCYCE High School Summer Internship Program
Seven-week paid internship across clinical, nonclinical and advanced-technology tracks including medicine, laboratory science, pharmacy, AI, data science, IT, finance and healthcare administration.
📍 OH🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveUniversity of Louisville J.B. Speed School of EngineeringDesign Thinkers Camp: Innovate, Design & Optimize
Students tackle engineering-design problems involving human-AI teaming, virtual-reality driving technology, physiological sensors, 3D scanning, and human-centered systems.
📍 KY🎓 Grades 9–12