Summer Immersion Program - High School Application

Application Instructions:

The biomedical laboratory science summer immersion program is intended for high school students with limited laboratory experience. In this program, students will learn biomedical laboratory science theory and gain skills performing hands-on laboratory techniques. To be considered for this program you must have completed both Algebra 1 and Biology with a letter grade equal to a B or higher in both courses (a grade of B- is not sufficient).

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this program, in addition to completing this online application, applicants MUST:

  1. *Send unofficial high school transcripts to mlsimmersion@gwu.edu with the applicant's name in the subject line.
  2. Have a teacher complete and submit our instructor checklist (found under Applying to the Summer Immersion Program on our website). You may ask any current teacher who can speak to your motivation, teamwork, and respectfulness. It does not have to be a science teacher. 

*Please note -- Students currently enrolled in Biology must also provide verification of enrollment and grade status. This information can be accessed through your student portal.

Application Deadline:

May 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET

Student Information

Gender

Session Preference

Questions

Please answer the following two questions.
Career Field Ranking
Allied Health
Medicine
Laboratory Sciences
Nursing
Engineering
Biotechnology

Financial Assistance

Financial scholarships (partial and full) are available to students who can show proof of financial need. Acceptable documents to show proof of financial hardship include:

  • Unemployment compensation statement
  • Proof that you qualify for federal or state government assistance programs, including but not limited to:
    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for food
    • Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for healthcare
    • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for energy cost
    • Housing Choice Vouchers for Rent (Section 8)
    • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for financial and welfare assistance

Please send acceptable documentation to mlsimmersion@gwu.edu.

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