Who Qualifies?
student 3.5 GPA
Incoming 11 grader (Junior Year)
2021-2022
Minimum grade point average of 3.5 and attend a school in Santa Ana Unified School District or Samueli Academy
Math or Science Letter
Letter of recommendation from your math or science Teacher
Student & parent 2yr Commitment
Parent and Student agree that student will attend up to 60 workshops a year and willing to commit to a 2-yr program beginning Summer in the 11th grade.
Free or Reduced
Eligible for Federal Free or Reduced Lunch program
What to Submit with your application!
Google Form
Submit your google form application
WHY College?
300 Word Essay about Why College is important to you.
Waiver
Submit Parent Contact & Liability Waivers
Records
Send us your School Transcript
Profile
75-word profile about yourself
Letter
Request a letter of recommendation from your Math or Science Teacher
The Benefits
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Laptop Computer During Senior Year
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$500-800 Stipends (College Applications/and needs)
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life/soft skills, Team Building, & Leadership development
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Critical Thinking/STEM Workshops and Activities
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Study Trips* to STEM Facilities & STEM Presentations
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Khan Academy, advance Math & Writing workshops
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Opportunity for Edwards Lifesciences Externship*
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Opportunity for one-to-one Professional Mentor*
*Subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions and Governor mandates