MIT Online Program Experience

 

A six-month online experience that empowers students to pursue their passions in STEM

The MIT Online Science Technology and Engineering Community (MOSTEC) program empowers highly-motivated scholars with the knowledge, confidence, and community necessary to pursue their passions for STEM at the nation’s top colleges, universities and beyond. Since 2011, our MOSTEC scholars have shared with us stories of transformation, increased confidence, gaining a support system and learning more about their skills and passions in STEM.

Our application to the MIT Online Science Technology and Engineering Community (MOSTEC) program is now open! And this transformative program is offered at no cost to you and your family! From June 2021 - December 2021, MOSTEC scholars will:  Take rigorous STEM courses over the summer that are taught by professors, graduate students or STEM professionals. They will learn about cutting edge research and projects being done at one of the world’s leading STEM institutions.  Learn skills and information to help them succeed in college and beyond, including time management, financial aid, college applications, and presentation skills. Gain a college mentor and community of passionate peers during their senior year of high school as they apply to the colleges and universities of their dreams.

Want to learn more? We encourage you to attend any of the events listed below. You can also check out our website for more information.  MOSTEC Overview and Live Q&A with Alumni JANUARY 12 @ 8 pm EST → Register here During this interactive event geared toward students, you'll learn more about the MOSTEC program and hear from MOSTEC alumni about their experiences. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions as well!  MOSTEC Application Office Hours  DECEMBER 16 @ 3-4 pm EST Register here DECEMBER 17 @ 6-7 pm EST Register here JANUARY 12 @ 3-4 pm EST Register here JANUARY 21 @ 6-7 pm EST Register here Do you have questions about the MOSTEC application? Join us during office hours to get them answered by some of our staff! If you don't have any questions but just want to carve out time in your schedule to work alongside others in a virtual space, you can do that too! You can join at any point during this hour. Who can apply? Students must currently be in the 11th grade and a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.  Students who are successful in our selection process demonstrate an interest in STEM and have a strong academic record.  We strongly encourage students from the following backgrounds to apply: Underrepresented in science and engineering, defined as being African American, Hispanic/Latin-X or Native American Underserved, defined as coming from low socioeconomic means, which may be indicated by qualification for free/reduced lunch Potentially the first family member to attend college Absence of science and engineering degrees in family Coming from a high school with low admittance rates to top-tier colleges, especially rural or predominantly minority high schools All applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be considered, regardless of race or ethnicity. Ready to start your application? Apply by February 1 at summerapp.mit.edu “Without MOSTEC, I would have never found my passion for electrical engineering and computer science! Without MOSTEC, I would have never applied to top tier colleges. Without MOSTEC, I wouldn't be who I am today!” - MOSTEC 2019 scholar   Have any questions not answered on our FAQs page? Email us at summerapp@mit.edu

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Pictured above are MOSTEC scholars during the MOSTEC conference in 2019.