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California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)

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The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) is an intensive four-week residential pre-college summer program for talented California high school students. Hosted across six University of California campuses (UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Merced, UC San Diego, and UC Santa Cruz), participants work with renowned faculty and researchers in specialized STEM academic clusters with hands-on labs and research projects.

Program details

Deadline
Feb 6, 2026
Grade level
Grades 8–12
Location
Multiple Locations
Program type
Summer program
Duration
4 weeks
Attendance
Residential

Eligibility

Limited to California high school students completing grades 8-12. Applicants typically have a GPA of 3.5 or above.

Costs and support

Cost
Not specified
Financial aid
Financial assistance is available for application and program costs based on family income, family size, and available resources.
Stipend
Not specified
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