Summer Research Opportunity at UC Davis Young Scholars Program
For High School Students Aged 16-18 that are interested in research
Significant fee reductions available!
Participants in the Young Scholars Program will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state-of-the-art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work.
Application period:
January 15, 2023 – March 15, 2023
Application fee: $25 (non-refundable)
https://ysp.ucdavis.edu
email: ysp@ucdavis.edu
Residential Program for 2023
Program Overview & Goals
The UC Davis Young Scholars Program strives to engage approximately 40 academically talented students in a variety of research experiences. Additionally, the program incorporates a morning lecture series, research exposure experiences, and networking opportunities.
Program Goals:
Knowledge – To provide a program of research, content instruction, and guided inquiry designed to improve student understanding of the interrelated nature of the biological and natural sciences.
Research – To provide experiences in full-time, long- term, original research in which knowledge and principles from a multiplicity of fields come to bear upon research problems in biology, agriculture and the natural sciences.
University Life – To provide a mentored acclimation to the academic and social culture of a major research university.
Program Eligibility:
The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is open to enrolled high school rising juniors and rising seniors regardless of citizenship or location. Participants must be 16 years old by the date the program begins, but not 18 years old before the date that the program ends.
Program Expenses:
The program fee covers program activities, as well as five
(5) units of university Group Study credit. The cost for the 2023 residential program is $6500.
Substantial fee reductions (up to 90% of cost) are available for students on a needs-based sliding scale to ensure that all qualified, accepted, students have an opportunity to attend.
The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a fee-based enrichment program sponsored and supported by the UC Davis School of Education. The program is possible thanks to the extensive involvement of university faculty, researchers, and staff.
Application Components & How to Apply
The online UCD-YSP application requires the following:
- Summary of school activities and other interests, activities, and research experiences
- Response to several personal essays
- Two teacher recommendations submitted through the UCD-YSP teacher recommendation website
- School information, including current and past science classes
Application Fee Waiver & Program Fee Reductions
Applicants can request an application fee waiver by emailing the Director at ysp@ucdavis.edu and requesting a waiver. An application fee waiver will be granted to any student who requests one prior to the application deadline.
Students requesting a fee reduction should mail a letter from the parents or guardians explaining the family’s financial circumstances AND a copy of the most recent Federal Income Tax return (1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ).
Requests for fee reductions should be received prior to the application deadline.
Fee reduction requests can be sent to:
Megan Bettis
UC Davis Young Scholars Program School of Education
One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616-8579