Summer Institute at Princeton University
Applications for the 2026 Summer Institute are now closed.
Applications for the 2027 Summer Institute will open in January 2027.
Summer Institute Deadlines
We accept applications on a rolling basis and will consider applicants with strong qualifications through April 2, 2026. Scholar applications received by March 26, 2026, will be given priority for scholarships. As such, we strongly encourage students to submit applications as soon as possible. Following the initial application review process, semi-finalists will be notified by April 8, 2026. Semi-finalists will be invited to participate in the Orientation and Screening Program held at Princeton University on Saturday, April 18, 2026. A virtual orientation and screening program will be offered for out-of-state applicants after April 18th.
Program Duration
The Summer Institute will operate at Princeton University from June 21, 2026, to July 25, 2026. Participants in the Scholars Program must check in on Sunday morning, June 21, 2026; participants in the pre-scholars programs will check in on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026.
Summer Institute Essay Prompt (for current 9th,10th & 11th graders): Why do you wish to participate in the Institute? Describe your education and career goals, community service activities and/or leadership roles you have performed.