The MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI) is a challenging and prestigious STEM program designed for high-achieving students entering their senior year of high school. It offers an immersive four-week summer program building advanced STEM skills through hands-on, project-based, workshop-style courses, alongside introductory Saturday programs in the fall and spring and national team-based challenges.
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027(estimated)
Cost
Free
Eligibility
Grades 12–12
Format
Program · In-Person
How to apply
Self-register for online prerequisite courses
Submit summer application in March
Request teacher recommendation by April 3rd
Provide parent information and electronic signature
From the program’s own page — verified, not invented.