If you're looking for an engaging and meaningful summer learning experience, look no further! MasterScholar Summer Programs offer you the opportunity to explore your academic passions, enhance your university application credentials, experience campus life, and build connections with peers from around the world.

MasterScholar programs are hands-on summer academic courses built for talented and ambitious high school students. While each program covers different academic subjects, all MasterScholar programs focus on research skill-building, academic writing, and critical thinking — skills that are crucial for students to demonstrate in the college application process.

Academic subjects to choose from include mathematics, business, economics, environmental science, engineering, media studies, sociology, anthropology, political science, data science, urban studies, and more! The programs also include a variety of extracurricular activities, helping students form lifelong connections and build a global network while they experience campus life.

MasterScholar's program partners include world-renowned institutions such as Barnard College of Columbia University and University of California, Santa Barbara. Other programs are hosted in collaboration with faculty from Princeton University, Duke University, and Imperial College London. The programs are designed and taught by faculty from these institutions, providing unparalleled academic enrichment experiences for our students.

MasterScholar programs are selective, with rigorous screenings and evaluations conducted for all applicants. This commitment to academic quality and ethical standards has made MasterScholar a true academic haven, attracting highly motivated and academically inclined students from around the globe.

Our collaboration with world-class academic institutions makes MasterScholar an invaluable opportunity for students to explore the forefront of academia, broaden their intellectual horizons, and make lasting friendships along the way — laying the foundation for success in university, the workplace, and beyond.

In 2026, five different MasterScholar Summer Programs will be offered:

• MasterScholar Barnard Summer Research Program
  • Location: Barnard College of Columbia University - New York, NY
  • Taught By: Barnard College and Columbia University faculty
  • Academic Focus: Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Website: https://barnard.master-scholar.com/
     
• MasterScholar UCSB Summer Research Program
  • Location: University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
  • Taught By: UCSB faculty and researchers
  • Academic Focus: Environmental Science/Sustainability & Engineering
  • Website: https://ucsb.master-scholar.com/
     
• MasterScholar Princeton Social Science Academy (PSSA)
  • Location: The Peddie School - Hightstown, NJ
  • Taught By: Princeton University faculty
  • Academic Focus: Social Sciences (Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, and Sociology)
  • Website: https://pssa.master-scholar.com/
     
• MasterScholar North Carolina Math Camp (NCMC)
  • Location: Saint Mary's School - Raleigh, NC
  • Taught By: Duke University faculty
  • Academic Focus: Advanced Mathematics
  • Website: https://ncmc.master-scholar.com/
     
• MasterScholar Kensington Engineering Institute (KEI)
  • Location: Kensington Park School - London, UK
  • Taught By: Imperial College London faculty
  • Academic Focus: Engineering
  • Website: https://kei.master-scholar.com/