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32 local programs run in Maryland, 3 of them free or paid. Plus 46 nationwide programs open to anyone in the US.

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UMBC
Acting Techniques for High Schoolers
Students practice acting techniques in a high-school-focused course.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
UMBC Summer Enrichment Academy
AI Innovations in Sales/Marketing
High-school course focused on AI-powered business, sales, and marketing strategies.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Johns Hopkins University
Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease
Two-week college-level program focused on human anatomy, physiology, and disease.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
UMBC at Shady Grove
AP Computer Science
Students explore material connected to AP-level computer science.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Johns Hopkins University
Applications of Chemistry in Medicine
College-level program examining applications of chemistry to medicine.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
Johns Hopkins University
Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Two-week on-campus program focused on applied human anatomy and physiology.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
UMBC at Shady Grove
Arduino Robotics
Students learn robotics and programming using Arduino hardware.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
UMBC
Atmospheric Science Lab: Build, Test, and Deploy a Handheld Air Quality Sensor
Students explore atmospheric science through construction and deployment of an air-quality sensor.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Chesapeake Bay Foundation / Washington College
Bay Science and Solutions at Washington College
Rising grades 10–12 collect environmental data by kayak and research vessel and work in Washington College science laboratories while studying ecosystem restoration and community solutions.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
UMBC
Become a 10x App Developer: AI-Assisted App Development
Students learn application development using AI-assisted development tools.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Johns Hopkins University
Big Data and Advertising
Students explore connections among large datasets, advertising, and modern business practices.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
Johns Hopkins University
Biophysics Research for Baltimore Teens (BRBT)
Rising sophomores through seniors spend five weeks conducting hands-on biophysics and biomedical research while studying scientific writing, mathematics, data analysis, and bioethics. The program is a paid internship; Hopkins materials list a $5,500 stipend.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Selective
UMBC
BioTech Leader Simulation Program
Students participate in a biotechnology-focused leadership simulation.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
UMBC
Build a VEX Robot!
Students design, build, and program controlled and autonomous VEX robots for an engineering challenge. The 2026 fee was $374.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
UMBC
Build Your Own AI-Powered Virtual Assistant
Students build an artificial-intelligence-powered virtual assistant.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Student Leadership Program
High-school students join a year-round leadership network, attend primarily virtual monthly meetings, participate in advocacy and conservation events, and design an evidence-based environmental action project.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Chesapeake Connections & Actions
Students investigate environmental challenges in rivers, marshes, farmland, and Bay communities while developing advocacy and environmental-leadership skills.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
UMBC
Chess Academy
Students develop chess strategy and analytical problem-solving skills.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
University of Maryland
Clark School Pre-College Scholars Program
Rising juniors and seniors complete three weeks of intensive SAT preparation, engineering-department presentations, college admissions workshops, and individualized application support. The 2026 fee was $400, with financial aid available.
🎓 Grades 11–12
Moderate
UMBC
Coding with Emotions: The Science of Empathic AI
Students explore programming and artificial intelligence designed to recognize or interact with human emotions.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
UMBC
College Application Bootcamp
Students focus on the college-application process and preparation.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Salisbury University
College Career Readiness Academy
Students explore college pathways, careers, financial literacy, résumé development, interviews, and goal-setting during a week-long academy. The 2026 fee was $450.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
UMBC
Computational Materials Chemistry
High-school students explore materials chemistry using computational approaches.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
UMBC
Create Your College Portfolio
Students work on materials and skills useful for building a college application portfolio.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
UMBC
Creating Dynamic Music Performances: Developing Your Unique Artist Identity
Students develop performance skills and their individual artistic identity.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Johns Hopkins University
Creative Writing
Online college-level creative-writing program offered across all three 2026 sessions.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
Johns Hopkins University
Data Analytics Workshop
Students explore data analysis and analytical methods in an online college-level program.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Delegate Scholarship
Maryland high-school seniors can apply through their State Delegate for awards ranging from $200 to $14,086 for 2026–27.
🎓 Grade 12
Selective
Johns Hopkins University
Digital Society: Big Data, Social Media, and Ethical Engagement
Students examine big data, social media, society, and ethical engagement.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
UMBC
Digital Storytelling
Students explore digital techniques for creating and communicating stories.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
University of Maryland Clark School of Engineering
Discovering Engineering
Rising juniors and seniors spend a residential week exploring engineering disciplines through hands-on design challenges and campus activities.
🎓 Grades 11–12
Moderate
UMBC
Earth Science with Satellite Imagery
Students examine Earth-science questions using satellite imagery.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate

Nationwide programs open to Maryland students

Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)
AEOP High School Apprenticeship Program
Students work alongside Army scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research projects in world-class laboratories.
⏱ 8 weeks📅 Early March🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
AFSA National High School Essay Contest
An essay contest designed to engage students in thinking about peace and conflict resolution.
📅 February 15🎓 Grades 11–12
Selective
Carnegie Mellon University
AI Scholars at CMU
Free AI-focused summer program for rising seniors underrepresented in computing.
⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grade 11
Selective
AI4ALL
AI4ALL Open Learning
Girls in grades 6-12 learn AI and Python through interactive virtual classes.
⏱ 2 weeks📅 March 1🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Mathematical Association of America
AIME
Invitational round for top AMC scorers. 15-question, 3-hour exam that gates the USAMO. No fee for invited students.
⏱ 3 hours📅 February🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Freedom Forum
Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference
An all-expenses-paid journalism conference for one student from every US state and DC.
⏱ 1 week📅 February 15🎓 Grade 11
Selective
Amazon
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Scholarship for high school seniors planning to study computer science in college.
⏱ 4 years scholarship📅 December 1🎓 Grade 12
Selective
Mathematical Association of America
AMC 10/12
The entry-level American Mathematics Competition. Top scorers qualify for AIME and the path to the USAMO. Open to all US high schoolers; school registration required.
⏱ 75 minutes📅 November🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
ACSL
American Computer Science League (ACSL)
A multi-division computer science competition covering both theory and programming.
⏱ School year📅 November 30🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Amgen Foundation
Amgen Scholars Future Track
Free online biotech simulations and pipeline programs preparing high schoolers for biomedical research.
⏱ Self-paced📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Apple Inc.
Apple Swift Student Challenge
Swift coding competition hosted by Apple to showcase creativity and app development skills.
⏱ 1 month📅 February🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Berklee College of Music
Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive
The world's premier summer performance program for contemporary music, including jazz, rock, and pop.
⏱ 5 weeks📅 March 1🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
NCWIT
Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC)
Award for girls and non-binary students in computing, providing recognition and a cash prize.
⏱ One-time📅 April 15🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Bard College at Simon's Rock Young Writers Workshop
A 3-week residential program where students engage in creative and analytical thinking through literature and history.
⏱ 3 weeks📅 April 1🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
MIT Lincoln Lab
Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)
Free MIT-led project-based courses in AI, robotics, cybersecurity.
⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 Early February🎓 Grade 11
Selective
ELASH / Bebras US
Bebras Computing Challenge (US)
An international computational thinking and informatics competition. Students can take the test remotely or through a local school coordinator.
⏱ 45 minutes📅 Early February🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Bennington College
Bennington Young Writers Awards
A prestigious creative writing competition for students to win cash prizes and publication.
📅 January 12🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Black Girls CODE
Black Girls CODE Workshops
Program that provides coding workshops and tech exposure to young girls of color.
⏱ Varies📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Blue Ocean Strategy / various
Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneurship Competition
Free global pitch competition with cash prizes. Teams pitch a novel business idea via video; finalists present live.
⏱ 3 months📅 February🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Breakthrough
Breakthrough Collaborative
Free summer and school-year academic program for first-generation, low-income middle schoolers; high schoolers can serve as teaching fellows.
⏱ Multi-year📅 Spring🎓 Grades 6–12
Selective

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