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COSMOS (California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science)

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COSMOS (California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science) is an intensive four-week summer residential pre-college program for California students in grades 8-12 who have demonstrated aptitude for STEM. Participants explore advanced topics beyond standard high school curricula, mentored by UC faculty and researchers in state-of-the-art facilities across one of five UC campuses.

Program details

Deadline
Feb 5, 2027
Grade level
Grades 8–12
Location
Multiple Locations
Program type
Summer program
Duration
4 weeks
Attendance
Residential

Eligibility

Limited to California students only. GPA of 3.5 or above typical.

Costs and support

Cost
$5,793 program cost; $48 application fee. Non-refundable.
Financial aid
Need-based financial assistance available for application and program costs. Evaluation based on family income, family size, and available resources.
Stipend
Not specified
Contact program
cosmos@ucop.edu
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