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Florida State University: Young Scholars Program
Overview
A fully-funded, 6-week residential STEM program for high-achieving Florida high school students. Participants engage in rigorous coursework, independent research projects, and hands-on laboratory experience while living on the Florida State University campus.
At a glance
Deadline
Feb 1596 days
Sessions
Jun6 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Tallahassee, FL
Cost
Freefrom $0
Entering grades
10th, 11th
Acceptance
Competitive admission process
Application requirements
Florida Residency
Permanent residence in Florida required
GPA
Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA
Standardized Test Score
Math score in 90th percentile or better on SAT, PSAT, ACT, or PLAN before application deadline
Math Coursework
Enrolled in or completed Pre-Calculus
Full Commitment
Full 6-week commitment required; no exceptions for travel, sports camps, or other summer programs
Recommendations
2–4 total recommenders required, including at least one past or present high school math or science teacher
Personal Statements
Three personal statements of 300 words or less each
Academic Records
Self-reported high school, community college, and college transcripts; AP scores; standardized test scores
Guidance Counselor
Guidance counselor name and contact information required
Certifications
Certification signatures from student and one parent/guardian required
Cost & sessions
Fully funded program including tuition, room, board, and meals. Automatic scholarship value exceeds $7,000 per student. Supplemental financial aid available for students with significant financial need for travel and books.
Financial aid
Supplemental financial aid available for students with significant financial need (defined as inability to attend without additional support for travel and books). Application required.
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