Program Length:  8 weeks 

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Admissions Requirement:
Must be at least 15 and a US citizen

Application Deadline: Early April

Highlight:
Are you in grades 5-12 looking for a comprehensive apprenticeship with expert scientists and engineers as your mentors?

If so, then join the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP) for an immersive eight-week summer experience! High school students with a passion for math and science can apprentice in fields of their choice, working alongside experienced scientists and engineers as mentors. Participants at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (MRICD) in this apprenticeship program are treated as research assistants, gaining valuable insights into how their research can benefit both the Army and civilian communities.

Students entering Grade 10 through those graduating 12th grade are eligible to apply for this apprenticeship program, with apprenticeships available to students as young as 15 years old and stipends are provided after the program has completed. For younger students, the Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is a summer STEM enrichment program for middle and high school students, featuring various STEM related hands-on activities. These camps are available at participating Army research laboratories and engineering centers across the United States. Don’t miss this opportunity to jumpstart your STEM career! Start your application and visit the HSAP Program website for more information and to submit your application. And if you’re a current postsecondary or high school student looking for more opportunities and another apprenticeship program like this, make sure to check out the U.S. Department of Defense database for more!

Cost: Free… with stipends!