Summer program
Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS)
Carnegie Mellon University
Cost
Fully funded; no cost beyond travel to and from Pittsburgh
Deadline
~Feb 1, 2026
Estimated; confirm on sponsor site
A fully funded CMU program for 11th-grade students interested in STEM, combining a short virtual Jumpstart with six weeks in person at Carnegie Mellon. SAMS emphasizes math, science, research, writing, mentoring, and access for students underrepresented in STEM-related fields.
Eligibility
- Grade levels
- High school junior
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Fields of study
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer science, Research
- Essay
- Required
Application requirements
- Submit the online SAMS application: CMU says the SAMS application includes more specific details, but applicants can expect an online application.
- Upload unofficial high-school transcript: The application requirements list an unofficial high-school transcript.
- Submit standardized test scores: CMU lists standardized test scores among expected SAMS application requirements.
- Request two recommendation letters: Two letters are required; one must be from a current math instructor unless the applicant emails SAMS about that limitation.
- Complete the SAMS essay prompts: Applicants complete one general CMU Pre-College essay and one SAMS-specific essay prompt.
- Submit required financial documentation: SAMS says financial documentation is required for application submission because the program is fully funded and merit-based.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · View official source