Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs: AI Scholars

Imagine a summer exploring artificial intelligence alongside passionate peers, guided by Carnegie Mellon’s leading faculty. AI Scholars is a fully funded, merit-based program for rising high school seniors to develop real-world skills, gain mentorship, and take the first step toward your future in tech. During this four-week immersive program, scholars will engage in classroom instruction, research projects, faculty lectures, and industry experiences, gaining real-world experience while exploring one of today’s most exciting fields. As an AI Scholar, you will dive into college-level courses and weekly college prep seminars covering admissions, financial aid, and social-emotional wellbeing. Through project-based learning, you’ll explore computing and AI concepts while collaborating on hands-on group projects that tackle real-world challenges and culminate in a final symposium presentation. You’ll also connect with industry leaders, gain mentorship from faculty, and build lasting relationships with peers all while experiencing life on a college campus. A core value of the AI Scholars program is a commitment to an inclusive, equitable community where all participants feel valued and supported; scholars are expected to uphold this value and actively contribute to a culture of respect and belonging. AI Scholars is a fully funded, merit-based program that brings together students from across the country to learn directly from CMU faculty, staff, and researchers. Thanks to generous support from foundations, corporations, sponsors, and donors, all program costs are covered.