Data Science programs for high schoolers.
32 programs indexed in data science. 11 are free or pay a stipend. 1 prioritize under-resourced or underrepresented students. This page updates whenever we add a new data science program.
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- SelectiveTranslational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)Academic Year Internships
Students contribute directly to TGen research in areas such as laboratory bioscience, computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, communications, regulatory affairs, and research administration. High-school placements are explicitly possible but described by TGen as extremely rare because they require roughly 10–20 hours per week.
📍 AZ🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateBryant UniversityActuarial Science & Statistics Summer Program
Actuarial careers, statistics and data analysis.
📍 RI🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - ModerateJohns Hopkins UniversityBig Data and Advertising
Students explore connections among large datasets, advertising, and modern business practices.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModeratemiRcoreBiotechnology Sequencing Camp
Students analyze real human sequencing data to identify infections and potentially viral variants while learning biomedical-data analysis.
📍 MI🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveLawrence Livermore National LaboratoryBiotechnology Summer Experience
Students conduct an authentic molecular-biology and bioinformatics project involving DNA purification, PCR, restriction digestion, gel electrophoresis and analysis of gene sequences using professional bioinformatics tools.
📍 CA🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveBroad Institute (MIT & Harvard)Broad Summer Scholars Program
Paid genomics research for Boston-area rising seniors from underrepresented groups.
📍 MA⏱ 6 weeks (summer)📅 January🎓 Grade 11 - ModerateMontana Learning CenterCamp Explore the Universe
Five-day overnight astronomy program using advanced telescopes and cameras to observe planets, galaxies, nebulae and the Sun and to process astronomical images.
📍 MT🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateCase Western Reserve University School of MedicineCardiovascular Research Institute Summer Research Experience
High-school students work with real-world healthcare data while exploring data science and cardiovascular-health research.
📍 OH🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - Highly SelectiveDelaware Higher Education OfficeCareer-Based Scholarship
Supports Delaware students pursuing high-demand fields such as computer science, data science, engineering, finance, nursing and healthcare administration at Delaware institutions.
📍 DE🎓 Grade 12 - ModerateStevens Institute of TechnologyChangemaking Through Data: The Science of Human Behavior
Uses data analysis to study human behavior and societal problems.
📍 NJ🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModeratemiRcoreComputational Biology Research Camp
Students use real scientific data and professional research tools to explore disease-related computational biology questions in small research groups. In-person and virtual formats are available.
📍 MI🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUMBCComputational Materials Chemistry
High-school students explore materials chemistry using computational approaches.
📍 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 - ModerateCarleton College Summer Liberal Arts InstituteComputer Science: Computer Vision, Web Development, Computer Organization
Students explore computer vision, web development, and computer organization through rigorous collaborative coursework, research, and a final symposium.
📍 MN🎓 Grades 10–11 - 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 - 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 - SelectiveUniversity of MaryCyberConnect CTF
Four-person high-school teams solve cybersecurity challenges in a capture-the-flag competition for cash prizes.
📍 ND🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateJohns Hopkins UniversityData Analytics Workshop
Students explore data analysis and analytical methods in an online college-level program.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateLewis & Clark CollegeData in Action
Data collection, analysis and research addressing real-world issues.
📍 OR🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - ModerateIllinois Institute of Technology Elevate College PrepData Science Basics
Students receive an online introduction to core data-science concepts and methods. The 2026 virtual program was listed at $350.
📍 IL🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateClemson UniversityData Science Through Eye Tracking
Clemson Summer Scholars one-week residential pre-college track.
📍 SC🎓 Grades 9, 12 - Highly SelectiveQuinnipiac UniversityData Sciences Lab
Students explore how data are collected, analyzed and interpreted through hands-on data-science activities and university-level applications.
📍 CT🎓 Grades 9–12 - Highly SelectiveUniversity of the District of ColumbiaData STEAAM Summer Camp
Six-week business-intelligence and research program where DC students use data analytics to study agriculture, energy, architecture and public-policy problems while working in university labs and research farms.
📍 DC🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveDelaware Department of EducationDelaware ArcGIS StoryMap Competition
Students use maps, data, images and narrative to investigate a real issue. The 2026 high-school theme focused on sustainability challenges in students' communities.
📍 DE🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateJohns Hopkins UniversityDigital Society: Big Data, Social Media, and Ethical Engagement
Students examine big data, social media, society, and ethical engagement.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateUMBCEarth Science with Satellite Imagery
Students examine Earth-science questions using satellite imagery.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 9–12