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.