Data Science programs for high schoolers.
37 programs indexed in data science. 34 are free or pay a stipend. 14 prioritize under-resourced or underrepresented students. This page updates whenever we add a new data science program.
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- SelectiveAllen InstituteAllen Institute Summer Intern
Paid neuroscience and cell biology research in Seattle.
📍 WA⏱ 10 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveAmerican Statistical AssociationASA DataFest
48-hour data analysis competition (primarily collegiate; some HS satellite events).
📍 United States⏱ 2 days📅 Spring🎓 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)📅 February🎓 Grade 11 - 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 - SelectiveFred Hutchinson Cancer CenterFred Hutch Summer High School Internship
Paid cancer research in Seattle. Prioritizes students underrepresented in biomedical sciences.
📍 WA⏱ 8 weeks (summer)📅 Late January🎓 Grades 11–12 - 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 - SelectiveNASA / University of ToledoGLOBE Mission EARTH (GME)
A year-long club-based program where students engage in data-driven environmental justice projects and present to scientists.
📍 Online / Various⏱ Year-round📅 October 31🎓 Grades 9–12 - 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 - SelectiveIMMCInternational Mathematical Modeling Challenge
International team-based math modeling competition for high schoolers.
📍 International📅 March🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveIYRCInternational Youth Research Conference & Mentorship
Student-run research group providing mentorship and resources for high schoolers to conduct and publish original research.
📍 Online⏱ Flexible📅 May (for summer/fall)🎓 Grades 9–12 - Highly SelectiveThe Jackson LaboratoryJackson Laboratory Summer Student Program
Paid genetics research at JAX. Highly competitive, all expenses + stipend.
📍 ME⏱ 10 weeks (summer)📅 January🎓 Grade 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 - 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 - 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 - ModerateMIT SloanMIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Student Programs
Premier sports analytics conference with student research competition and case competition.
📍 Boston, MA⏱ 2 days📅 Winter🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveActuarial FoundationModeling the Future Challenge
Free actuarial science / data analysis competition for HS students with cash scholarships.
📍 Online⏱ Year-long📅 Fall🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveMorgridge Institute (Madison)Morgridge Institute Summer Research
Paid biomedical research in Madison.
📍 WI⏱ 8 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveNASANASA International Space Apps Challenge
The largest annual global hackathon: 48 hours to solve real challenges using NASA's open data, with local host cities on every continent.
📍 300+ cities worldwide⏱ 48 hours (October)📅 September🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveNASA / UT AustinNASA SEES Internship
Earth and space science research mentored by NASA scientists.
📍 TX / Remote (nationwide eligibility)⏱ Virtual spring + 2-week onsite📅 February🎓 Grades 10–11 - SelectiveNASANASA Space Apps Challenge (Student Track)
A data science competition where students use real NASA data to solve problems.
📍 Global⏱ 48 hours📅 April 30🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveUniversity of Texas / NASANASA STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES)
Free virtual + onsite NASA research internship for HS students.
📍 Austin, TX⏱ 8 weeks📅 February🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveNational Center for Atmospheric ResearchNCAR Atmospheric Research Internship
Paid climate/atmospheric science research in Boulder.
📍 CO⏱ 10 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grades 11–12 - 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 - Highly SelectiveNuffield FoundationNuffield Research Placements
Fully-funded UK STEM research placements for Year 12 students, prioritized for those from low-income backgrounds; hosted by universities, research institutes, and companies.
📍 United Kingdom⏱ 4–6 weeks (summer)📅 March (UK Year 12)🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveOregon State UniversityOregon State Environmental Science Internship
A program for high school students from underrepresented backgrounds to participate in environmental research and data science.
📍 Corvallis, OR⏱ 6 weeks📅 March 15🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveOak Ridge National LaboratoryORNL High School Summer Internship
Paid DOE national lab research at Oak Ridge.
📍 TN⏱ 8 weeks (summer)📅 January🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveUniversity of Notre DameRADIANT: Research, AI, Data Innovation, and New Technologies
A course offered as part of the Notre Dame Leadership Seminars program.
📍 Notre Dame, IN📅 July 18, 2026🎓 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 - SelectiveSTEM FellowshipSTEM Fellowship Big Data Challenge
International data science competition with publication in STEM Fellowship Journal.
📍 Online⏱ 8 weeks📅 Fall🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveSTEM FellowshipSTEM Fellowship Journal
Peer-reviewed journal publishing student STEM research.
📍 Online⏱ Year-round📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveSan Francisco State UniversityThe Great Sunflower Project (Citizen Science)
A massive collaborative project where students collect soil samples and perform data analysis for ecological research. Hybrid model.
📍 Nationwide⏱ Ongoing📅 Early March🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveUniversity of ArizonaUA KEYS Research Internship
Paid bioscience research at the UA — Arizona students only.
📍 AZ⏱ 7 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grades 11–12 - 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 - SelectiveUniversity of ChicagoUChicago DATA High School Program
Computational science and modeling fellowship for underrepresented high school students.
📍 Chicago, IL⏱ 6 weeks📅 January 15🎓 Grade 11 - SelectiveUniversity of WashingtonUW Genome Sciences Summer Bridge
Seattle-area paid genomics research. Strong support for first-gen and low-income students.
📍 WA⏱ 6 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveVeritas AI (Harvard alumni)Veritas AI
AI research mentorship and publishing program. Financial aid available.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 8-15 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12