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Eligibility requirements

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

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

Selection criteria

Students selected for MOSTEC 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.

  • APPLY

    If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can begin an application online.

    Learn more

  • NEED HELP?

    Do you have questions about the eligibility requirements or selection criteria?

    Contact us

  • OTHER PROGRAMS

    Interested in learning about other science and engineering opportunities at MIT, across the country, and online?

    Explore resources

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