Special Opportunities

The 2026 Pre-College Semiconductor Summer Program is a residential, five-week program designed for rising high school sophomores and juniors, as well as graduating high school seniors interested in exploring careers in the Semiconductor field. This program aims to inspire students and introduce them to careers in the semiconductor industry, specifically in Engineering Science or Electromechanical Technology. Enrolled students are afforded the opportunity to get a head start on their college educational pathways and participate in field trips to various four-year colleges/universities and corporations.

The program runs from July 8 to August 11, 2026. During this time, students will enroll in eight transferable college-level credits and participate in tutorial and study sessions. Students will also participate in educational and career-focused field trips. They will visit four-year academic institutions and leading companies that manufacture innovative semiconductor equipment, offering valuable opportunities to network with educators and industry professionals.

Best of all, the program is FREE. Accepted students will receive a scholarship that covers tuition and fees, room and board, and books and supplies. Additionally, program participants will receive a $1,000 stipend upon completing the program.

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Shayne Turo, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or call 315-498-2456.

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes provides participants with an immersive Stanford classroom experience and challenges students with advanced content not typically found in the high-school curriculum.
Choose from over 75 online summer courses that provide in-depth and interactive exploration of academic material. Courses are ungraded and are not awarded credit. Explore courses in subjects such as artificial intelligence, creative writing, engineering, mathematics, philosophy, and more.
Note: Tuition fees apply. Financial Aid may also be available for this program.
Always discuss all opportunities with a parent/guardian before applying.

Join the Mott Million Dollar Challenge — a pitch competition for kids and teens. This is the place where your best ideas come to life. 
Kids and teens grades K-12, from any U.S. state or the District of Columbia can enter solo or with a team of up to three. Just jot down your idea, record a simple 30-90 second video about it and submit by February 27th, 2026.
Kids and teens will compete for prizes throughout the competition, with a total prize pool of $1M.

The Summer Arts Institute (SAI) application is still open and accepting applications until February 25.

SAI is a FREE four week summer arts program for rising 8-12th grade students administered by the NYCPS Arts Office.

The Service in Schools Leadership Institute is an exciting opportunity for NYC public high school students in grades 10–12 to build their leadership skills over the course of a 5-day in-person institute during spring break from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, 2026, and an in-person after-school work session Thursday, May 7, 2026. During the Institute, students work in small groups to learn about issues affecting their community—animal welfare, fast fashion and fabric waste, disability rights, and housing and homelessness—that culminates in the planning and implementation of a day-long Youth Service Summit for elementary school students on Friday, May 22, 2026.