After school program where kids learn about sustainability through growing plants and exploring the natural environment in the city. Applicants must live in Cambridge or Boston.
When: Academic Year
Many great resources for aspiring scientists and engineers exist at MIT, in the Boston area, and beyond. Below you will find resources to help you on your journey in learning about STEM, preparing for college, and even when you start your career. We encourage all prospective students to explore this library of resources for opportunities that may be a good fit for you.

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Questbridge National College Match
Through this college and scholarship application process, you can apply for free to the nation’s best colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship.
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MIT Think
THINK is a science, research, and innovation program for high school students. Rather than requiring students to have completed a research project before applying, THINK caters to students who have done extensive research on the background of a potential research project and are looking for additional guidance in the early stages of their project. The program is organized by a group of undergraduates at MIT. For US residents, citizenship not required, but students need to live in the US. Students are funded up to $1,000 for their research.
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Amphibious Achievers
A water-based athletic and academic mentorship program for high school students in the greater Boston area.
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Beaver Works Spring Program- MIT Saturdays
Saturday sessions to introduce students to the concepts taught during the summer including programming, aerospace, hacking, genetics and more!
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BioBuilder-Apprenticeship Challenge
The High School Apprenticeship Challenge is an eight-week program held from mid-March through May that prepares Boston-area juniors and seniors for a paid internship in the life sciences. The Apprenticeship focuses on building technical knowledge, lab techniques, research-based thinking and professional skills.