STEM-Prep Summer Institute

Eligibility Criteria

• Current ninth grade students are encouraged to apply. 

• Students attending high school in Nassau or Suffolk Counties.

• Interest or potential interest in exploring STEM topics and careers.

• Available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the duration of the three-week program. 

• Access to reliable transportation to and from the laboratory.

• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the U.S. 

• Active health insurance for the duration of the program. 

Application Requirements

Applications will open February 2026. Below is the process to apply to the STEM Prep Summer Institute. 

STEP 1: Teacher nominates student (students should express your interest with your science teacher, administrator, STEP coordinator, or guidance counselor).  

STEP 2: Nominating teacher completes a Nomination Form for the student. 

STEP 3: After teacher completes and submits the nomination form, student will receive an automatic e-mail with the link to the application. Please note that this link cannot be shared. Student must complete and submit the application. 

STEP 4: Student must obtain a recommendation from a STEM teacher (must be different than the nominating teacher). Student will receive a link to the recommendation after submitting the application. Student is responsible for sharing the link with recommending teacher.  

Interview may be required before final acceptance into the program.