Apply to YES Program

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Application deadline

15 May 2026

Program dates

13–24 Jul 2026

1 Personal Information

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Date of Birth *

Gender

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Email Address *

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2 Academic Background

Current School Name *

Grade in 2026-2027 *

School Type *

Current GPA (Unweighted) *

3 Essay Questions

Select exactly 5 prompts and respond in 100-150 words each. Focus on specific examples showing your actions, role, outcomes, and reflections.

Prompt 1: What sparked your interest in engineering or science? Describe one moment that influenced you and one action you took to pursue that interest.

Prompt 2: Describe something you did outside of normal classwork to explore STEM. What did you do, and what changed because of it?

Prompt 3: Describe a time when something did not work as expected. How did you respond, and what did you learn about your problem-solving process?

Prompt 4: Describe a project you are proud of. What was your role? What decisions did you make, and what was the outcome or impact?

Prompt 5: Describe a time when you worked with others to accomplish something meaningful. How did you contribute, and what did you learn about teamwork?

Prompt 6: What STEM topic excites you most right now? Explain why and share one question you want answered in that area.

Prompt 7: What scientific or technological challenge facing society interests you most? How would you like to help address it?

Prompt 8: Why do you want to participate in the YES Summer Program? What skill do you want to develop, and how will it support your future goals?

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