Research · Hybrid

MIT THINK Scholars Program

A student-run MIT initiative that supports U.S. high-school students who have developed a STEM research or engineering proposal but need mentorship and funding to carry it out.

  • Grades 9–12
  • Highly selective

About

Selected finalists receive MIT student mentorship and project funding to build or test their idea.

What you can win

Project funding up to about $1,000 and MIT student mentorship

Who can apply

Grades
Grades 9–12
International students
Can't apply

What it takes

  • EssayNeeded
  • InterviewNeeded
  • PortfolioNeeded
  • Recommendation lettersNot needed

Details

Format
Hybrid
How competitive
Highly selective