As part of the program, students work for 6 weeks with their mentor and are required to complete 20 hours of science-related work per week. The program culminates with each student presenting his/her work to faculty, friends, family, and the community at large in a formal, in-person setting. 

$750 stipend for students who successfully complete the program.

Students must provide their own transportation to the internship placement sites and receive a stipend upon completion of the 120 required hours.

STUDENT APPLICATION

Sign up to be notified when the application opens:

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Our application process is quick and easy! Before you apply, please be sure to have your 350-word essay completed so that you do not have to start and stop the application. If you do, you may lose your information and may need to restart the application. By having your essay ready, you can simply copy and paste the text of your essay into the application!

Essay: Students are required to complete a 350-word essay as part of their online application. Your essay should include the following:

• Why are you applying to the program?
• Why are you an ideal candidate?
• List your future goals and how this program will help your goals.

Who should apply?

• Students who will be classified as “Juniors” or “Seniors” during the 2026-2027 school year
• Students interested in science
• Students from school districts in the Rio Grande Valley are eligible