High School Students

LEAH Knox Scholars Program

A two-year program with hands-on lab experience and mentorship for low-income high school students of color providing a foundation for science education in college and beyond.

Three students in lab coats looking at test tubes

LEAH Knox Scholar

I liked that we were able to identify bacteria from a local area. My favorite thing about working at MIT was being able to get a real-life lab experience, and I liked that our instructors were really helpful and understanding.

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Who Should Apply

Rising high school juniors
Attending Boston, Cambridge, or Everett public schools
At least 16 years old by July 2018

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Program Details

The two-year program includes:

Training in biology lab skills through a 5-week lab experience at MIT (rising juniors)
STEM teaching and mentorship for elementary school students
Summer research internships throughout Boston’s world-class research labs (rising seniors)
College admissions counseling

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