VALHEN STEM Academy
George Mason University
Program overview
Rising high school juniors in Virginia with a strong interest in STEM/STEAM and/or health, who want a fast-paced, hands-on, team-based pre-college experience.
Eligibility
Must be a rising high school junior (current 10th grader at time of application), a Commonwealth of Virginia resident enrolled in a Virginia public/private high school or homeschooled, in good academic standing with GPA 2.5 or higher, not attending another VALHEN summer program in 2027, and did not attend the 2026 STEM Academy (VSA) or Leadership Academy (VLA). · Commonwealth of Virginia resident enrolled in a public or private high school (or homeschooled) in Virginia.
Key details
- Organization
- George Mason University
- Type
- Pre-college STEM summer academy
- Location
- George Mason University Fairfax Campus, Fairfax, Virginia
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- Rising high school juniors (current 10th graders at time of application)
- Cost
- Free for selected students; no transportation assistance available
- Time commitment
- Three activity-filled days; overnight stay for two nights
- Application status
- Not yet open; application opens in February 2027
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.