Columbia Engineering SHAPE (Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers)
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- Deadline
- Rolling / no deadline
- Status
- Opening soon
- Grade levels
- Grades 9-12
- Difficulty
- High
- Location
- New York, NY · More in New York City
- How to apply
- Members only
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About
A Columbia Engineering summer program that immerses high school students in the university's engineering community through college-level coursework, labs, and mentorship. Offered as a commuter program (open to all high school students) with a residential option for students 16 and older. Tuition-based, with a limited number of full need-based scholarships. Cost: $11,492 residential or $6,241 commuter per three-week session in summer 2026; a limited number of need-based scholarships cover the full cost.
Who can apply
Students in grades 9–12.
Open to current high school students for the commuter program; the residential option requires students to be at least 16. Tuition-based (about $4,900) with a limited number of full need-based scholarships.