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COSMOS is a four-week residential University of California summer program for California high-school students. Each student joins a cluster combining two science or mathematics courses, a science-communication course, hands-on laboratories, field activities, faculty lectures and discussion, and a related research project. Official program information says clusters typically enroll 20–25 students and commonly operate near a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio. In 2026, six UC campuses ran sessions from July 5 through July 31 or August 1.
Cameron Impact Scholarship is an organizer-run high-school competition or award program in leadership, service, scholarship.
A five-week residential program where high school students study advanced mathematics through classes seminars and projects.
Cancer Action Network Youth is a named high-school participation pathway published by American Cancer Society, with details that vary by current cycle and local organizer.
Carson Reading Room Service is a named high-school participation pathway published by Carson Scholars Fund, with details that vary by current cycle and local organizer.
Carson Scholar is a named high-school participation pathway published by Carson Scholars Fund, with details that vary by current cycle and local organizer.
Carson Scholar Honorable Mention is a named high-school participation pathway published by Carson Scholars Fund, with details that vary by current cycle and local organizer.
Carson Scholars Program is an organizer-run high-school competition or award program in academic recognition, service, scholarship.
Ceramics and Glass is a named high-school participation pathway published by Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, with details that vary by current cycle and local organizer.
Chairman's Award is a named high-school recognition published by FIRST; students should record only the result they actually received.
Chemistry Olympiad Exam is a named high-school participation pathway published by American Chemical Society; current availability and local rules must be checked.
Chemistry Olympiad Study Camp is a named high-school participation pathway published by American Chemical Society; current availability and local rules must be checked.
