The deadline to apply was March 3, 2009. We are longer accepting applications.

How to Apply

Students talented in one or more sciences can be nominated by their high school science teachers OR they can apply themselves. The program is open to rising seniors (a student who has completed the 11th grade and will enter the 12th grade in the fall). The following five items must be submitted to complete the application process:

1. The Application Form, to be completed by the student. This form may be submitted online or by mail.

2. A Teacher Recommendation Letter from one of your high school science teachers.

3. A Character Reference Letter from another person not related to the student (e.g., head counselor, teacher, minister, employer) who knows the student well.

4. A Brief Essay by the student on some aspect of science, such as how and/or why he/she became interested in science (maximum of two pages, double spaced).

5. An Official High School Transcript that includes the student's PSAT or SAT score(s), birth date, and Social Security Number. If your school does not include test scores on the transcript, please submit official documentation of the test scores.

If you do not apply online, mail all application materials and recommendation letters to:

Application Deadline: All materials must be received by March 3, 2009. Incomplete applications will not be submitted to the selection committee. Students selected for the program will be notified by the middle of April.