AI Builders Lab · Summer 2027

Admissions

AI Builders Lab is an open international cohort for ambitious high school students around the world. Admission is application-based: you submit your application and documents, our team reviews them, and selected students receive an official acceptance. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

July 4 – 17, 2027 · Berkeley, California · Application deadline: December 1, 2026

1. Step 1

   Submit your application

   Complete the application form with your information. Enter your full name exactly as it appears on your passport. The application form includes your application documents — there is no separate submission: everything is uploaded and submitted together in the same form.

   Open application form

   Application documents, included in the form

   As part of your application to the AI Builders Lab — Open High School Cohort | Summer 2027, please upload the following documents. These materials will be reviewed as part of the selection process.

   • 1. Proof of English Proficiency

     Please upload a valid document demonstrating your English proficiency.

   • 2. Academic Transcript

     Please upload your most recent academic transcript or school record (Kardex).

   • 3. Personal Statement

     Please submit a short essay explaining why you would like to participate in the AI Builders Lab and why you believe you should be selected for the Summer 2027 cohort.

   • 4. Two Letters of Recommendation

     Please upload two letters of recommendation from teachers, professors, academic advisors, coaches, mentors, or other non-family members who know you well and can speak about your character, academic performance, leadership, interests, or potential.

   Please do not submit recommendation letters from parents or immediate family members.

2. Step 2

   Application review

   Our team will review your complete application and supporting materials. Only applications with all required documents will move forward in the selection process.

3. Step 3

   Admission decision

   Decisions will be released on December 15, 2026. Selected students will receive an official acceptance notification. Accept or decline your offer by December 18, 2026. To confirm your spot, accept your offer and pay the $500 USD deposit by that date. Payment happens only after acceptance.

Questions? Write to claudia@berkeleyfaculty.net.

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