Young Scholars Program (YSP)

Updated information regarding application deadlines for the academic year 2024-2025 will be released soon.

 

Young Scholar working in a lab

The Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a unique experiential learning summer program that pairs high school students with faculty mentors within the College of Arts and Sciences, so that they may participate in high-level research and scholarly work in a real, working laboratory.

Many students who have completed the Young Scholar Program go on to enroll at the University of Miami’s College of Arts & Sciences, continuing the tradition of welcoming outstanding students to the university. 

Please note: the YSP program is not for credit.

Requirements for admission to the YSP:

All applicants must:

  • have completed his/her sophomore year of high school in the United States
  • be in good academic standing
  • be at least sixteen years old by the time they start their YSP hours.
  • be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

To apply, please complete the initial application form below.  Upon receipt of an application, participants will be contacted by a staff member and required to submit a resume, copy of their driver’s license (front and pack) or passport, copy of their Social Security card (front and back). Participants may also be subjected to a background check. 

While the Young Scholars Program is open to out-of-town students, we do not provide housing or any stipends to the participants.

 

Requirements for completion of the YSP:

Successful completion of the program requires a minimum of 40 hours of supervised laboratory research and a 500-750 words essay summarizing their experience.  Upon completion, students will receive a Certificate of Participation from the College of Arts and Sciences.

For any questions about this program, please contact the Office of the Interdisciplinary and Professional Studies at 305-284-8783 or ysp@miami.edu.