Asian American Academy of Science and Engineering

2026 AAASE Summer Academy

JOIN US

from JUNE 28, 2026 to JULY 3, 2026

for a five and half day fully immersive

STEM EXPERIENCE

Apply to AAASE Summer Camp at Princeton

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Program Highlights

Comprehensive STEM Lectures

List of the Lecturers will be updated soon

Team Research Competition

Mentor-led groups meet to research a STEM topic of their choosing

Hands on lab experience
Princeton Campus Tour
Reception Dinner & Banquet

Important Dates & Deadlines

Feb 6, 2026 — Online application starts. Please use this Application Form to submit your application by March 15, 2026. Note: sign in to Google account is needed to access the form
March 15, 2026 — Application will be closed at midnight (EST)
April 19, 2026 — Admission Decisions released through email
April 26, 2026 — Deadline for acceptance confirmation, parent agreement, tuition payment, and university policy agreement
June 28, 2026 — Princeton Summer Academy starts

Application Requirements

Note: Only Rising 9th-12th graders that are US Citizens / Green Card Holders are eligible to apply.

School Transcript

Uploaded to Google form; there is no minimum GPA Requirement

Two Short Answer Prompts: (500 words or less)
Student Resume
SAT/ACT/PSAT/PACT Scores, if available
Application Fee of $30, paid through Zelle to AAASE.org@gmail.com

Tuition*

Lifetime Member**: $800

Others: $1,200

Note

*Tuition is due upon acceptance of admission (April 19, 2026) and includes lunches and entry for one guest to the reception.

**A discount is available for applicants whose parents become AAASE lifetime members before January 31, 2026.

FAQ

Does Princeton Academy provide accommodation/room?

No, it doesn't. It is a day camp and boarding is not provided.

I have a rising 9th grader. Is he/she eligible for the camp?

Yes, Princeton Academy accepts rising 9th -12th graders.

Is this Academy program open to all American students?

Yes, all US students are eligible and welcome to apply to this academy.

What is the selection criteria? What kind of students are you looking for?

The students are selected based on their academic record, demonstrated leadership, participation in school and community activities, and passion and motivation to learn

How many students are enrolled in camp?

50 students enroll each year.

Where can I find the program information?

We are building this year's program.

What does a typical day at camp look like?

Please refer to our previous programs in 2024. The day usually starts at 9 am and ends at 5pm.

Do I need to prepare lunch?

Lunch is provided every day.

Is there financial support for students who can’t afford the camp?

Unfortunately, we don’t have a financial program this year.

Where is the camp located?

Camp takes place on Princeton campus. The address is 41 Olden Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

How can the student be eligible for lifetime member tuition?

Please refer to our website aaase.org on membership application. The student’s parent must be a lifetime member by Jan 31st, 2026 to be eligible for the lifetime member tuition.

If you have any questions about the summer academy application, please contact AAASEPUSA@aaase.org