This opportunity is open to students in grades 9-11. This program is looking specifically for students from the following backgrounds: Black or Latinx, Women interested in agricultural careers, new immigrants to the US, first-generation US college students, and Ukrainian refugees. Here’s more on the selection criteria:

1) Belongs to one of the following populations: minorities underrepresented in science, women interested in agricultural careers, new immigrants in the US, first-generation US college students, and Ukrainian refugees.

2) Has an interest in STEM science.

3) Has a desire to explore STEM in agriculture.

4) Completed at least one course in high school science with a grade of C and above.

5) Merit, based on the application – one-page essay, resume, and school transcripts.

6) Available to participate in Zoom webinars twice a month during the months of October-May at late evening times weekdays.

7) Committed to a three-week travel camp. 8) Not yet graduated from high school

The program consists of online meetings twice a month during the months of October-May, followed by in-person three weeks of travel camp activities on and off the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus. Travel and housing expenses and food allowance will be provided during the travel camp, while a stipend total of $1,000 will be paid to each participant upon completion of all program activities.

The deadline to submit an application is October 20, 5 PM EST. See below for more information. sites.google.com/view/astema/description-and-application?authuser=0