High school student conducting experiment

Admission Criteria and Program Requirements

  • Ninth, tenth and eleventh graders can apply.
  • A serious interest and superior skills in science and mathematics fields. Recent grades and other indicators will be assessed.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Determined by an essay and a formal interview.
  • Personal qualities: hard-working, responsible, enthusiastic and able to follow directions while working well with others
  • 20 hours of community service approved by the director and co-director. Hours must be completed by Tuesday December 24, 2024

This program offers 7.5 high school credits upon completion as a science elective, to be posted on a scholar’s transcript.

Calendar of Events

Weston Open House
Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7pm in CELS 120
Weston Orientation
Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm in the CELS Atrium
This is the night the scholars meet and choose their mentors.
Research Component
Begins Monday, June 24, 2024
Scientific Colloquia
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Scholars will present their research findings