Computer science
AI Scholars
AI Scholars is a 4-week residential program run by Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs. Open to: students between 11th and 12th grade.
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Cost
- Free
- Who can apply
- Grade 11
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Residential
What students do
Students live at Carnegie Mellon for four weeks and study artificial intelligence through coursework and projects. The program is fully funded and requires documentation of financial need to apply.
- Artificial intelligence
- Computer science
Key facts
- Run by
- Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs
- Where
- Pittsburgh, PA (residential)
- Who can apply
- Students between 11th and 12th gradeMust be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a current green card and at least 16 by the program start date; documentation of financial need is required.
- Dates
- June 26 to July 24, 2027
- Cost
- Fully funded; tuition, housing, meal plan and field trips are covered
- Deadline
- February 1, 2027
Official program siteCarnegie Mellon University admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Teacher recommendation
- Parent or financial forms
An online application with a 300 to 500 word essay plus additional prompts, an unofficial transcript, two letters of recommendation, and documentation of financial need; test scores are optional but encouraged.
How a mentor helps with your AI Scholars application
- Decide whether AI Scholars fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
Email me the AI Scholars deadlines and requirements
A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the AI Scholars application deadline?
The deadline is February 1, 2027.
How much does AI Scholars cost?
Fully funded; tuition, housing, meal plan and field trips are covered.
Who can apply to AI Scholars?
Students between 11th and 12th grade. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a current green card and at least 16 by the program start date; documentation of financial need is required.
What does the AI Scholars application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Teacher recommendation, Parent or financial forms. An online application with a 300 to 500 word essay plus additional prompts, an unofficial transcript, two letters of recommendation, and documentation of financial need; test scores are optional but encouraged.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
