Miami University Summer Scholars Program
- Oxford, OH
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Miami University’s Summer Scholars Program is a week-long summer experience for high-achieving high school students who will be juniors or seniors the following fall. This program provides experiential learning opportunities that will prepare you for college and future success. The Summer Scholars curriculum is built for active learners. Students participate in lively discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world experiences with our faculty.
Scholarships and grants for the program may be available. As a Summer Scholar alumnus, when you apply for undergraduate admission to Miami University, your application fee is waived and you’ll receive priority consideration for admission and selective programs.
The 2026 Summer Scholars Program will take place over two sessions:
Session 1: Sunday, July 5 – Friday, July 10
Session 2: Sunday, July 12 – Friday, July 17
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Summer Scholars Program, you must:
- Complete your sophomore or junior year of high school by June 30 of the year you would attend Summer Scholars and not graduate from high school before the following January.
- Demonstrate strong academic ability in a challenging curriculum.
- Students typically have a high school grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Summer Scholars Program Fees
Enrollment Fee (due at time of confirmation) – $350
Program Fee – $730
Total cost – Enrollment Fee + Program Fee = $1,080
Session 1 Courses
- Beginning Design: Architecture and Interior Design
- “Behind the Scenes:” The Secret Life of Your Favorite Products
- Beyond the Bits: Intro to Quantum Computing at Miami
- Biomechanics and Sports Engineering
- Brain Mythbusters: Unraveling SCIENCE in Neuroscience
- Chemical Engineering Principles in Action
- Cyber Defenders: Protecting the Digital World
- Entrepreneurial Experience: Building your Dreams and Passions into Fun and Profitable Ventures
- Exploring the Helping Professions
- Fashion Design and Merchandising
- Game Design and Worldbuilding
- Law and Politics 101
- Leadership Scholars
- Modern Naturalist: Learning to See Nature in Your Daily Life
- Quality Assurance Analytical Chemistry Using Instrumental Analysis
- Robotics Principles and Engineering
- Studio Art: Portfolios with Punch
- Unpacking Your Business Briefcase
Session 2 Courses
- AI Wise: Understand Artificial Intelligence and Using It Responsibly
- Beginning Design: Architecture and Interior Design
- Beyond the Bits: Intro to Quantum Computing at Miami
- Biomechanics and Sports Engineering
- Brain Mythbusters: Unraveling SCIENCE in Neuroscience
- Chemical Engineering Principles in Action
- Entrepreneurial Experience: Building your Dreams and Passions into Fun and Profitable Ventures
- Exploring the Helping Professions
- Exploring Transformational Education
- Game Design and Worldbuilding
- Health and How to Change the World
- Lost Cities and Civilizations
- Modern Naturalist: Learning to See Nature in Your Daily Life
- Teaching Future Leaders
- Unpacking Your Business Briefcase