This application is for the Data Science, Quantum Computing or Artificial Intelligence Research Tracks.

For more information, visit https://the-cs.org/nhsrp

Research Program Tracks

• Data Science:              June 29 - July 24, 2026 (4 weeks)
• Quantum Computing:   June 29 - July 31, 2026  (5 weeks)
• Artificial Intelligence:   June 29 -  July 31, 2026  (5 weeks)

*Note: Data Science students will have an optional 5th week (July 27-31) to wrap up research posters and projects; practice presentation skills; and complete their research paper if needed. TCS support will be available for students during this time.

Presentations:

Presentation at one of the NHSRP Symposiums (virtual or in-person) will be required. Dates for symposiums will be set in Spring 2026 and will be for one day during the week of August 10 or August 3, 2026. 

Eligibility:  Incoming 10th - 12th graders + recent high school graduate

*Incoming 9th graders are also eligible for the Data Science Track

Tuition:

Data Science Track:  FREE for up to 100 accepted students in the following regions: 

• Maryland
• New York
• Southern California
• Washington, D.C.
• Virginia (DMV region of VA)
• Rural communities through the U.S.

*select scholarship students from the above regions will also receive a $750 stipend upon successful program completion. Stipend awardees will be notified in their program acceptance letters. 

Quantum Computing:   FREE for up to 50 accepted students in Maryland. 

*select scholarship students from Maryland will also receive a $750 stipend upon successful program completion. Stipend awardees will be notified in their program acceptance letters.

Artificial Intelligence:  $3,995 

Students in other states: are welcome to apply to all tracks of the National High School Research Program on a tuition basis.  Limited need-based scholarships are available for students in states not listed above. 

Research Program Tuition Cost:  $3995.00 (for any student not receiving a full scholarship). 

     *Students paying tuition will have access to payment plan options.

Military-connected students are strongly encouraged to apply for all opportunities.

 

Applications will be reviewed and applicants will be notified on a rolling basis. Once all scholarships have been allocated, eligible students will be put on a waitlist or may opt to participate on a tuition basis. 

 

For questions, please contact us at: research@the-cs.org or call 323-790-9992

 

Statement of Interest: In the following prompt, please detail your interests, intentions, and career goals in participating in a research experience with The Coding School this summer and what you hope to gain from this experience. 

The Coding School’s National High School Research Program is proudly funded in part by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) STEM, the Defence STEM Education Consortium (DSEC), and TEDCO Equitech Growth Fund.  

 

Scholarship Eligibility:

• Data Science:  100 Full Scholarships will be Awarded.  Students must be a resident of the following states/regions:
  • Maryland
  • New York
  • Southern California
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Virginia  (DMV region of VA)
  • Rural areas across the U.S. (population of 10,000 or less)

• Quantum Computing:  up to 50 Full Scholarships wil be Awarded.  Students must be a resident of the following state:
  • Maryland

*For states and programs not mentioned above, limited scholarship funds are available to cover part or all of the cost of tuition for eligible US-based students who exemplify need.  Documentation may be required. 

*Military-connected students are strongly encouraged to apply for all scholarship opportunities above.

Completing an application does not guarantee that you will receive a scholarship. Scholarships will be distributed using a lottery system on a rolling basis until all scholarships have been awarded. You will be notified on a rolling basis of one of three possible outcomes: scholarship recipient, waitlist, or not selected for a scholarship. If you are selected, you will have 72 hours to accept. If you are waitlisted, you will be contacted if a recipient does not accept their scholarship, or if additional scholarships are funded.

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