Beaver Works Summer Institute
Program · MIT Lincoln Laboratory · Cambridge, MA (some tracks online)
Project-based engineering program for rising seniors. Admission runs through an online course you complete in spring.
Our take
Free and hands-on: autonomous cars, drones, cybersecurity. You have to finish an online prerequisite course first, so start in winter.
“Helps an application” is our read on how much an admissions reader is likely to weigh it: Strong means getting in or placing is a real achievement, Solid means it shows real interest and effort, and Light usually means most students who apply and pay can attend. It’s our opinion, not a ranking from any college, and a light one can still be a great summer.
The details
- Run by
- MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- Type
- Program
- Format
- In person, Cambridge, MA (some tracks online)
- When
- Summer, 4 weeks
- Who can apply
- 11th grade
- How hard to get in
- Competitive
- Cost
- Free
- Deadline
- Usually closes in March.
- Subjects
- Engineering, Computer Science
Dates, costs and rules change every year. Check the official site before you apply. Last checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
Is Beaver Works Summer Institute worth it?
Free and hands-on: autonomous cars, drones, cybersecurity. You have to finish an online prerequisite course first, so start in winter. On how much it helps a college application, we rate it strong.
How much does Beaver Works Summer Institute cost?
It’s free, or it pays you. Check the official site for this year’s price.
When is the Beaver Works Summer Institute deadline?
Usually closes in March. Exact dates change every year, so confirm on the official site.
Who can apply to Beaver Works Summer Institute?
Students in 11th grade. It is competitive.
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