Please complete this form to submit your application to attend Engineering Summer Camps at the University of Illinois. For more details about camp offerings, visit the Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering website.
Don't forget to hit the Submit application button at the bottom of this page. Your application will not be submitted until you do.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk. If you have questions please call 217-300-7603 or wyse@illinois.edu
Your application requires a recommendation from someone who can speak to your skills and interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We use an online form for this recommendation, so you do not need to request a letter. The WYSE staff will use the contact information below to send the teacher, tutor, or counselor a link to the Recommendation Form. Be sure to notify this person that they should expect an email from wyse@illinois.edu for this purpose.
Your application is not considered complete until ALL supporting documents (including the Teacher Recommendation Form) have been received.
Provide a list of coursework in math, science, technology, and engineering from the last two years, including grades – official transcripts are not required
Provide a list of non-coursework activities (clubs, sports, community service) that you have participated in during the past 2 years. Also list any relevant awards or leadership opportunities.
Camp tuition rates vary depending on the camp. Please review the camp description for specific information about the associated fees. Thanks to grants and generous sponsors, Trail Blazer scholarships are available to students who qualify for the camp and who demonstrate that they are on a path that is different or more challenging than most. More details are available on the Camp's FAQ page .
This scholarship is meant for applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria: