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Step into a world of advanced science learning designed for ambitious students. Join exclusive courses led by top scientists, explore cutting-edge fields like physics, AI, and neuroscience, and collaborate with a global community of future innovators. This is your opportunity to go beyond traditional education and build a strong foundation for a successful scientific future.

The Application Process

The application consists of three components:

  • Student Application Form to be completed by the student
  • Parent/Guardian Recommendation Form to be completed by one of the student’s parents/guardians
  • Teacher/Mentor Recommendation Form to be completed by one of the student’s teachers/mentors

All forms and supporting materials must be submitted online in English. (Parents/guardians and teachers/mentors may use an online translation service to translate their responses into English.) No transcripts or test scores are required. To apply, you must complete and submit the three forms.

All three forms must be submitted in order for an applicant to be considered for admission.

Complete All Applications Forms Below

Student Application

Tell us about your academic history and why you should be selected to join our next cohort of scholars. This form is to be completed by the student.

View Application Form
Teacher / Mentor Recommendation

This form is to be completed by one of the student’s teachers/mentors.

View Recommendation Form
Parent / Guardian Recommendation Form

This form is to be completed by one of the student’s guardians.

View Recommendation Form

Application Deadline and Decision Timeline

  • The application deadline for the 2026 cohort is April 22, 2026 at 11:59PM US ET.
  • We plan to notify applicants of results by June 15, 2026.
  • Students, parents/guardians, and teachers/mentors can go back and edit their online responses until the submission deadline. Incomplete and late applications will be penalized. Misrepresentation of information on the application will result in immediate disqualification.
  • Application and recommendation responses will remain confidential and will be used for internal review and evaluation purposes only. TheScience Scholars Program does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation. Please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, SSP is offered to accepted students 100% free of charge. Aside from an electronic device and an internet connection, any resources necessary to complete a course are provided to students by WSF.

Lectures are recorded specifically for SSP and are taken asynchronously. Professors and expert teaching fellows join live calls on a weekly basis to discuss and expand on course material and to interact with the cohort.

While there are no formal age cutoffs for SSP, you must be able to discuss complex math and science topics at a deep level. You must also be able to participate in SSP for at least one year prior to entering college/university. Students who plan to take a gap year after high school are eligible to partake in SSP during their gap year.

A typical course runs 4–8 to weeks. All courses culminate in a live session with the course professor, during which scholars can ask any remaining questions they have.

Please email us at support@sciencescholarsprogram.org.