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1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Women's Technology Program
The MIT Women’s Technology Program (WTP) is a rigorous four-week summer program for high school students who have little to no exposure to engineering, but have demonstrated their ability to excel at math and science in their high school classes.
The program at WTP is very selective. In 2023, the program received 188 applications for the 20 WTP-ME spots, making the selection rate about 10%.
Eligibility: Rising high school seniors who have a permanent address in the US (or US territories)
Deadline: December 21 each year
The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award recognizes 9th–12th grade students who demonstrate interest, ability, and potential in computing and technology. Students are evaluated on their computing experience, activities, leadership, persistence, and future goals.
Eligibility: Grades 9-12 who attend school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, or a U.S. overseas military base
Application Deadline: October 27, 2026.
EngineerGirl Writing Contest is a writing competition where students are invited to write a piece exploring the lifecycle of everyday items and the types of engineering involved along the way. The theme for the 2024 competition is The Secret Life of Everyday Items.
Eligibility: The contest is open to students from grades 3 to 12.
Submission Deadline: February 1, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
Access our EngineerGirl Essay Contest preparation program at: https://www.aralia.com/writing/engineergirl-writing-contest/
90% of Aralia Students Win Awards in Writing Contests
Aralia’s writing contest preparation classes have a proven track record of success. Our students consistently win awards, thanks to personalized coaching from award-winning teachers who have years of experience guiding students.
Cornell EYH is a one-day STEM conference for students in grades 7–10, designed to encourage students from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Cornell EYH conference, organized by graduate student volunteers, hosts 500 students, making it a significant event that requires over nine months of planning. Due to high demand, registration is managed through a lottery system, with a few students placed on a waitlist if necessary.
Eligibility: Students in 7th-10th grade from underrepresented backgrounds
Fee: $25, covering workshops, meals, and a T-shirt, with scholarships available for those who need financial assistance
Conference Date: March 28, 2026
The University of Texas at Austin’s Academy for Women is a free, week-long residential program designed to empower high school girls in computer science. Participants will learn coding with C++ and work on projects involving Arduino microcontrollers. The program includes hands-on experiences, project management, and exposure to women in tech careers. Participants will stay on campus, with meals and accommodations provided, and receive mentorship from UT faculty and students.
Eligibility: Students entering 11th-12th grade
Location: University of Texas, Austin
Program Dates: May 31 – June 6, 2026
Black Girls Code offers various programs to empower young girls of color in tech and bridge the diversity gap in the tech industry. The organization offers workshops, multi-week courses, and training events covering coding languages like Scratch, Python, and JavaScript. The organization also hosts day camps, hackathons, and career-oriented activities to build community and accelerate workforce readiness. Upcoming online and in-person events focus on coding, AI, and creative tech projects.
Eligibility: Girls aged 12-17 from the African community.
Other computer science programs for ambitious high school students: https://www.aralia.com/helpful-information/top-computer-science-competitions/
Conduct research with Aralia Education teachers
At Aralia, we offer research programs targeting different parts of the high school curriculum and experience leading to college. Our philosophy will always be to focus on you, your improvement, and your success. Aralia’s instructors are inspired teachers and professors committed to student success. They are recognized in their field or teaching at top US high schools and colleges/universities.
Forefront Research Program
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