Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to MITES, applicants must be:

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• High school juniors or equivalent

Selection criteria

Students selected for MITES generally have the following qualities:

• Passion for science, technology, engineering and math
  • This can be demonstrated through extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation
• Strong academic record

We strongly encourage students from the following backgrounds to apply:

• Underrepresented in science and engineering, defined as being African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American
• Underserved, defined as coming from low socioeconomic means, which may be indicated by qualification for free/reduced lunch
• Potentially the first family member to attend college
• Absence of science and engineering degrees in family
• Coming from a high school with low admittance rates to top-tier colleges, especially rural or predominantly minority high schools

All applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be considered, regardless of race or ethnicity.