Our residential STEM Summer Camp offers campers a glimpse into college life. They will engage in hands-on STEM activities, connect with various university departments, and take part in exciting team-building experiences.
Eligibility The application is open to rising high school juniors and seniors.
Details
Open to all rising high school juniors and seniors.
5-day residential camp at Eastern Kentucky University’s Richmond Campus.
Students will engage in hands-on STEM activities led by our STEM Faculty.
Held in the Science Building, Whalin Technology complex, and Taylor Fork.
Information sessions on college majors, application process, financial aid and scholarships, and career options.
Free to apply, $60.00 registration fee if accepted. Scholarships covering the remaining camp costs are provided for all who are accepted.
An essay that answers each of the questions below must be included in the application. The recommended length of the essay is a minimum of 250 total words and a maximum of 300 total words, and it must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
What areas of STEM interest you the most and why?
Why are you motivated to become a leader in STEM?
How will your attendance at STEM Summer camp benefit you and your community?
Name and email of a teacher or high-school counselor that will provide you with a recommendation to attend STEM Summer Camp. EKU Staff will contact the teacher or counselor for the recommendation.
