Each spring, approximately 15-20 Native American high school students from the Northwest, primarily Idaho, are selected to participate in research in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in the HOIST Summer Program. The program includes project-based math, English and science classes, as well as activities and presentations put on by researchers, instructors, professionals and other experts. Students also go on field trips that are relevant to these fields of study and participate in internships with University of Idaho research groups and Moscow businesses.

One-week free residential program for high school students hosted by Eastern Illinois University. Throughout the duration of the program, students are instructed on the fundamentals of journalism by day-to-day journalists, and must write several stories throughout the week. Students must gather information, and write, edit, and produce their work. Participants are also able to go on field trips, at which they can gain inspiration for their workings.

Performing arts internship where high school students are able to join a chorus or musical theater productions at Ovation West. Many students have gone on to study performance at top arts schools around the country.

Math Academy students participate in a four-week, full-day intensive program in the summer at the UW Seattle campus. Students engage in coursework created by UW math faculty designed to develop the skills necessary to meet the high standards of college-level math and engineering. Students also have enrichment opportunities to explore the range of career opportunities available to engineers through lab tours, research projects, site visits and professional development events.

This program aims to train the next generation of activists, organizers, and grassroots leaders through civic education, leadership literacy training, and mentorship. Inspired by
social activist and legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali, Ali Leadership Institute first teaches young people how the government works and then provides them with the tools to change it.

A video submission contest. The videos have to be based on a physics, mathematics, or life sciences.

Alpha Scholars is a rigorous social science research program that teaches college-level research, writing and presentation skills to high school students in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students work one-on-one with Harvard undergraduate mentors in advanced study and research of a topic related to their chosen SDG, culminating in a 12-page research paper and 15-minute presentation.

Help people that chat in Fiveable by building relationships and pointing them in the right direction.

TeenSHARP is a college preparatory program offering low income, underrepresented high school students support in the college admissions process. Every Saturday throughout the school year, participants receive mentorship and attend workshops geared towards college success.

Future Doctors was established to offer high school students a bird’s eye view of the medical profession. This program offers guest speakers from a variety of medical specialties, and includes hands-on activities tied directly to the speakers’ specialty. This program currently draws its audience from schools as far south as Provo and as far north as Ogden.