AI / Machine Learning programs for high schoolers.

All ai / machine learning programs

1. Carnegie Mellon University

   AI Scholars at CMU

   Free AI-focused summer program for rising seniors underrepresented in computing.

   📍 PA⏱ 3 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 11

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2. AI4ALL

   AI4ALL Open Learning

   Girls in grades 6-12 learn AI and Python through interactive virtual classes.

   📍 Online⏱ 2 weeks📅 March 1🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

   Selective
3. MIT Lincoln Lab

   Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)

   Free MIT-led project-based courses in AI, robotics, cybersecurity.

   📍 MA⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 Early February🎓 11

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4. Carnegie Mellon

   Carnegie Mellon AI Scholars

   Free three-week residential AI program for underrepresented students.

   📍 Pittsburgh, PA⏱ 3 weeks📅 March🎓 10, 11

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5. CodeDay

   CodeDay Labs Fellowship

   High school students are paired with industry mentors to build a real-world software project.

   📍 Online⏱ 3 months📅 May 15🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

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6. Harvard University / edX

   CS50: 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🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

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7. Georgia Institute of Technology

   Georgia Tech Summer Research at CSE

   Paid CS/engineering research at Georgia Tech. Strong recruitment of Georgia students.

   📍 GA⏱ 8 weeks (summer)📅 March🎓 11, 12

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8. Girls Who Code

   Girls Who Code Summer Programs

   Free virtual CS programs for girls and nonbinary students.

   📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 2-6 weeks (summer)📅 March🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

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9. Girls Who Code

   Girls 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🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

   Selective
10. IBM

    IBM BlueCamp (High School)

    Students spend a week learning about technology careers and interacting with IBM engineers.

    📍 Austin, TX⏱ 1 week📅 April 1🎓 10, 11

    Selective
11. Inspirit AI

    Inspirit AI Scholars

    AI research mentorship by Stanford/MIT alumni for HS students.

    📍 Online⏱ 10 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

    Moderate
12. Inspirit AI

    Inspirit AI Scholars (Aid)

    AI research projects mentored by Stanford/MIT grads. Need-based aid covers full tuition.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 10-25 hours📅 Rolling🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

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13. Kode With Klossy

    Kode With Klossy

    Free two-week coding camp for girls and gender-expansive teens.

    📍 Multiple cities⏱ 2 weeks📅 February🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

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14. MLH

    Major 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🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

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15. MLH

    Major League Hacking High School Hackathons

    Calendar of student hackathons; many high school-friendly.

    📍 Multiple cities⏱ Year-round📅 Rolling🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

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16. Major League Hacking

    MLH Fellowship

    A 12-week fellowship for aspiring software engineers to contribute to Open Source projects.

    📍 Online⏱ 12 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 12

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17. National Center for Women & Information Technology

    NCWIT 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🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

    Moderate
18. NCWIT

    NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing

    Recognition + access to internships and scholarships for women/nonbinary students in tech.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ Award + community📅 September🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

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19. Supercomputing Challenge Outreach

    New 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🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

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20. SPARK SMP

    SPARK Summer Mentorship Program

    Free 1:1 mentorship with industry researchers. Started by WA students, now nationwide.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 8 weeks (summer)📅 March🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

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21. Stanford

    Stanford AI4ALL

    Three-week residential AI program for underrepresented HS students.

    📍 Stanford, CA⏱ 3 weeks📅 January🎓 9

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22. UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program

    UC Berkeley AI Summer Program (ATDP)

    Hands-on AI and Machine Learning summer program at Berkeley for high schoolers.

    📍 Berkeley, CA⏱ 2 weeks📅 April 1🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

    Moderate
23. Veritas AI (Harvard alumni)

    Veritas AI

    AI research mentorship and publishing program. Financial aid available.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 8-15 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

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24. Veritas AI

    Veritas AI Data Science & AI Essentials

    A non-selective but intensive data science course for beginners through advanced high school students exploring Python and Big Data.

    📍 Online⏱ 10 weeks📅 Late May🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

    Moderate
25. Virginia Tech

    Virginia Tech C-Tech²

    Free cybersecurity and tech camp for high school women.

    📍 VA⏱ 2 weeks (summer)📅 March🎓 10, 11

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