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High School Apprenticeships Check Eligibility

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

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For high school students, spend your summer in a university research lab or in one of the U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers through this unique apprenticeship opportunity. Experience firsthand the innovation and research that is driving the future of our country! And prepare for competitive college admissions and the next step in your STEM journey. LEARN MORE

Undergraduate Apprenticeships Check Eligibility

Grades: Undergraduate Student
States: Alabama, California, D.C., Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia

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For undergraduate students interested in pursuing a STEM career or wanting to take the next step in STEM education, an AEOP Undergraduate Apprenticeship may be right for you. As an apprentice, you'll gain first-hand exposure to the cutting-edge research that's happening in top university labs and U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers. Work under the mentorship of a professional scientist or engineer, learn about the paths in your STEM field of interest, and develop the tools you need to get there. LEARN MORE

Camp Invention Check Eligibility

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

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For kindergarten through sixth graders, Camp Invention is an exciting, week-long summer adventure with activities that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Throughout the week, children rotate through various modules that encourage them to work together, seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century skills. LEARN MORE

Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Check Eligibility

Grades: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Mexico, Texas

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For middle and high school students, Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is a summer STEM enrichment program that takes place at participating Army Research Centers and Laboratories. GEMS’ mission is to interest young people, who might not otherwise give serious thought to becoming scientists or engineers, in STEM careers early enough that they can attain the appropriate academic training. LEARN MORE

Unite Check Eligibility

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

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For high school students, Unite is a pre-collegiate summer experience held at higher education institutions across the country. Unite encourages students to pursue college majors and careers in engineering and other STEM-related fields through a program of focused hands-on rigorous academics, enrichment and career exploration. LEARN MORE

Research Experiences for STEM Educators and Teachers (RESET)

For teachers, Research Experiences for STEM Educators and Teachers (RESET) provides an opportunity to get summer research experience at participating Army Laboratories and Centers. This enriching reinforces teachers’ content knowledge through research experience and interactions with Army and DoD scientists and engineers. Teachers can translate this knowledge and experience into enhanced STEM research curricula and enriched learning for their students. LEARN MORE

Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Check Eligibility

Grades: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
States: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia

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For fifth to eighth grade students, Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) is a competition to create the fastest, most interesting and best crafted solar-vehicle possible. Students will design, build and race solar powered cars using engineering skills and principles of science and math, develop teamwork and problem solving abilities, investigate environmental issues and gain hands-on STEM skills. LEARN MORE

eCYBERMISSION Check Eligibility

Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

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For sixth to ninth grade students, eCYBERMISSION is a web-based STEM competition that enables all students to recognize real-life applications of STEM. Teams of three or four students are instructed to ask questions (for science) or define problems (for engineering), and then construct explanations (for science) or design solutions (for engineering) based on identified problems in their community. LEARN MORE

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) Check Eligibility

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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For high school students, the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is an opportunity to compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting the results of their STEM projects before a panel of judges and an audience of their peers. Students also get access to hands-on workshops, panel discussions, career exploration, research lab visits and networking. LEARN MORE

Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Check Eligibility

Grades: Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student

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For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in STEM disciplines, the Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship is an opportunity to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion. Students pursuing degrees related engineering, science, mathematics, architecture, oceanography and operations research are encouraged to apply. LEARN MORE

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Check Eligibility

Grades: Graduate Student

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For those pursuing a doctoral degree in a STEM discipline, the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) fellowship confers high honors upon its recipients, and allows them to attend whichever U.S. institution they choose. NDSEG Fellowships last for three years and pay for full tuition and all mandatory fees, a monthly stipend and up to $1,000 a year in medical insurance (this excludes dental and vision insurance). LEARN MORE

Travel Awards Check Eligibility

Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student

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The travel award is designed to encourage AEOP program participants and alumni to engage in scientific meetings and technical symposia to showcase their STEM research. LEARN MORE

What do cutting edge research, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and unparalleled access to professional scientists and engineers have in common? The AEOP High School Apprenticeship. Spend your summer in a university research lab or in one of the U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers through this unique apprenticeship opportunity. You will experience firsthand the innovation and research that is driving the future of our country. Do something meaningful this summer to prepare you for competitive college admissions and the next step in your STEM journey. Submit your application today to secure your spot in the AEOP Apprenticeship Program. The impacts of this transformative experience will last a lifetime.

Where do you want your STEM education to take you? The AEOP Undergraduate Apprenticeship program invites you to elevate your STEM knowledge and experience and take part in the research that is shaping the future of our nation. If you are interested in pursuing a career in STEM or want to take the next step in your STEM education, an AEOP Undergraduate Apprenticeship may be right for you. As an apprentice, you will gain first hand exposure to the cutting edge research that is happening in top university labs and U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers across the country. Working under the mentorship of a professional scientist or engineer, you will learn about the variety of paths in your STEM field of interest and develop the tools you need to get there. Let AEOP help you achieve your STEM education and career goals!

The GEMS programs at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico are a joint/collaborative effort between the Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC)/Data and Analysis Center (D&AC) and the U.S. Army Test & Evaluation Command (ATEC).

Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC)/Data and Analysis Center’s (D&AC) mission is to ensure that U.S. military personnel and equipment survive and function effectively in hostile circumstances. ATEC’s mission is to provide the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of Defense, and other customers with high-quality resources and services for experimentation, test, research, assessment, development, and training in support of the Nation at war. CCDC, D&AC & ATEC both employ many engineers, scientists, physicists and military personnel to accomplish their missions. These same employees coordinate and conduct our GEMS programs.

*NOTE: There will be no stipends for students who participate in GEMS virtually in summer 2021.

The GEMS Summer Program in Vicksburg – AoI provides students who are going into 7th and 8th grade in 2020 the opportunity to learn more about Army engineering and STEM. Programs are free of charge. If you enjoy hands-on activities and want to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects and careers, apply to GEMS in Vicksburg!

About the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, MS helps solve the nation’s most challenging problems in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our Nation’s public good. ERDC’s vision is to become the world’s premier public engineering and environmental sciences research and development organization.

*NOTE: There will be no stipends for students who participate in GEMS virtually in summer 2021.

The GEMS Summer Program in Vicksburg-HQ provides students who are going into 8th through 11th grade in 2020 the opportunity to learn more about Army engineering and STEM. Programs are free of charge. If you enjoy hands-on activities and want to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects and careers, apply to GEMS in Vicksburg!

About the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center

*NOTE: There will be no stipends for students who participate in GEMS virtually in summer 2021.