First application wave
22 February 2026
The application fee increased after this date.
AI Prompt Engineering High School Course
A hands-on summer course where students learn to design, test, and refine AI prompts through practical tools and collaborative projects.

A hands-on summer course where students learn to design, test, and refine AI prompts through practical tools and collaborative projects.

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Current status
Closed
Eligibility
Grades 9-12; minimum 3.0 GPA
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-18 / Grades 9-12
Location / Region
Georgia Tech, Atlanta
Cost
$5,798 residential; $3,298 commuter
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person; residential or commuter
Latest deadline
17 May 2026 · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Get next-cycle reminderAccommodation: Gender-separated campus suites
Meals: All meals residential; commuter lunch
Latest verified cycle: Summer 2026
Main output: Collaborative AI prompt project
Tutors / faculty: Subject-expert faculty
Students learn how to craft, test, and refine prompts that guide AI-generated text, images, and video.
Practical exercises and team projects connect prompt engineering theory with creative content production and real-world applications.
It suits students interested in artificial intelligence, technology, communication, creativity, and emerging digital careers.
The AI Prompt Engineering High School Course is a Summer Springboard academic course focused on designing and refining instructions for generative AI. Students explore how prompts can guide text, image, and video outputs while examining applications in fields such as marketing, design, healthcare, entertainment, and education.
Learning is practical and collaborative. Students work with AI tools, evaluate response quality, improve prompts through iteration, and develop their own prompt-based projects while experiencing university-campus life in Atlanta.
The course turns an often loosely defined AI skill into structured practice with prompt design, testing, and refinement.
Students create with multiple AI media formats rather than focusing only on text-based prompting.
Collaborative projects give students practical experience applying prompt engineering to realistic uses.
The curriculum connects technical experimentation with creativity, critical thinking, and ethical AI communication.
The campus format combines focused subject learning with excursions, college-readiness activities, and residential or commuter options.
Students who want guided, practical experience using generative AI and enjoy testing ideas through creative, collaborative projects.
You want an advanced coding-intensive AI course, formal academic credit, or a fully independent research experience.
This course can be worthwhile for a student who wants concentrated, hands-on exposure to prompt engineering rather than a broad introduction to computing. Its strongest value lies in repeated practical work, collaborative projects, and the chance to connect AI communication skills with possible careers.
The main limitation is that this is a substantial financial commitment for a short enrichment experience, and the provider does not state that students receive academic credit or a certificate. Families should judge the value against how seriously the student will use the projects and skills afterward.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$5,798 residential; $3,298 commuter; includes Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, all meals, excursions, and weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Residential tuition also includes evening activities and campus programming., Need-based scholarship applications are available..
Accommodation
Gender-separated campus suites
Meals
All meals residential; commuter lunch
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; Georgia Tech, Atlanta.
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Compare with similar programsEffort level
Moderate.
Best started
Begin application planning six to eight weeks before the admission deadline, allowing extra time for essays, forms, funding, and travel arrangements.
Main challenge
Learning to diagnose weak AI responses and improve prompts systematically.
Try several generative AI tools and compare how they respond to the same instruction.
Save examples showing how small prompt changes affect accuracy, relevance, tone, or format.
Choose one practical problem you would like to explore through a prompt-based project.
Prepare application details, short-answer responses, required agreements, and funding plans together with a parent or guardian.
Useful if
You already enjoy experimenting with generative AI, digital media, technology, or creative problem-solving.
Students move from understanding prompt fundamentals to creating, testing, and improving prompts for different outputs and applications. Team projects provide a practical setting for applying those skills.
Learn the principles behind clear, effective AI prompts.
Use AI tools to generate and compare text, image, and video outputs.
Analyze response quality and identify where a prompt needs improvement.
Refine prompts through repeated testing and iteration.
Collaborate with peers and mentors on practical applications.
Develop an original AI prompt-based project.
Explore uses and careers across digital media, marketing, entertainment, education, design, and healthcare.
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
First application wave
22 February 2026
The application fee increased after this date.
Second application wave
19 April 2026
A later application-fee increase applied after this date.
Final admission deadline
17 May 2026
Final general admission deadline for 2026 programs.
Session 1
14-26 June 2026
Latest verified AI Prompt Engineering course run.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First application wave | 22 February 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Second application wave | 19 April 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Final admission deadline | 17 May 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session 1 | 14-26 June 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Open to students in Grades 9-12.
Starting high school students may also enroll.
Spring high school graduates may also enroll.
Minimum 3.0 GPA or local equivalent.
International students must demonstrate English proficiency.
Applicants must meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Students must follow instructions and participate safely in English.
Program tuition
$5,798 residential; $3,298 commuter — Choose one attendance option.
Funding or discounts
What's included
Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, all meals, excursions, and weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Residential tuition also includes evening activities and campus programming., Need-based scholarship applications are available.
Open the application portal and enter basic contact information.
Verify your email address and sign in to the applicant dashboard.
Complete the account details and create a new application.
Select Georgia Tech, the session, AI Prompt Engineering, and residential or commuter tuition.
Enter the student's details and complete the application with the student present.
Answer the short essay questions and sign the required agreements.
Pay the $600 deposit and application fee, then submit the application.
Wait for the enrollment decision and complete any additional forms requested after acceptance.
The program covers the following focus areas.
Prompt design fundamentals
Learn how clear instructions guide accurate and relevant AI responses.
Multimedia generation
Craft prompts for AI-generated text, images, and video content.
Testing and iteration
Analyze prompt performance and refine instructions to improve output quality.
Applied AI projects
Work collaboratively on prompt-based projects for practical applications.
Careers and ethics
Explore AI communication careers, industry uses, and ethical responsibilities.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
A typical day during the program.
The typical campus day places the selected academic course at 9 a.m.
Students eat lunch in the campus dining hall around noon.
Recreational activities or academic excursions typically follow lunch.
Residential students join clubs or other evening activities after dinner.
Courses are taught by faculty recruited from colleges, universities, and professional forums. Summer Springboard says instructors are selected for subject expertise and their ability to challenge and engage students.
The specific AI Prompt Engineering instructor was listed as to be announced for the verified cycle.
Bathrooms are in-suite and typically shared by four students; basic linens are provided.
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Use an AI prompt project as evidence of focused subject exploration.
Build practical confidence creating and refining generative AI instructions.
Explore AI applications across marketing, design, healthcare, media, entertainment, and education.
Develop creativity, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative working skills.
Use career insights to identify possible next steps in AI, technology, or digital communication.
The provider does not state that this course awards academic credit or a certificate.
The course takes place on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, Georgia. Students experience an urban university setting with campus facilities, academic excursions, and access to Atlanta attractions through the wider Summer Springboard schedule.
Summer Springboard states that Georgia Tech does not run or control the program.
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Students who want engineering rather than generative AI specialization.
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