Important Requirements for Summer Program Applicants:
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of the program.
- You must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Visa holders are not eligible.
- Undergraduate university/college students: May apply if they are 18 years of age or older and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Graduate students are not eligible.
- High school students: May apply if they will be 18 years of age or older by the first day of the program and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants must provide both their overall GPA and STEM GPA on the application. A minimum GPA of 3.2 for both is required.
- Current immunizations (measles/mumps/rubella, varicella, hepatitis B) and a TB test result valid through the program end date are required.
- Out-of-area students who indicate they need program-sponsored housing will be provided UW housing but will be responsible for their own meals and transportation.
Required Application Materials:
- Letter of Interest: Addressed to the Selection Committee, this letter should express your interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and include a narrative explaining why you are interested in the program.
- Current Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
- At least one letter of recommendation: This must be from a faculty member in STEM. Recommendations do not have a specific word or length requirement.
Note: Application materials sent to nsssp@uw.edu will not be accepted.
Application Deadline: All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
For applicant assistance (application troubleshooting and frequently asked questions), please see HERE.
For any questions or concerns, contact:
- Julie Bould, NSSSP Program Coordinator
- Email: nsssp@uw.edu