Apply now for Naval Academy program

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Apply now for Naval Academy program
Applications are now being accepted through March 31 for the United States Naval Academy Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Program 2011.
The program is held in three sessions: June 6-11 for rising eighth-ninth graders, June 13-18 for rising 10th graders and June 20-25 for rising 11th graders. It is an overnight academic program designed for rising eighth-11th graders in good academic standing who have an interest in math and science.
The STEM Program gives students the opportunity to experience real-life applications of math and science principles through hands-on practical learning. Students will learn from distinguished Naval Academy professors. The academyís current students, known as midshipmen, help run the program.
Approximately 375 total students from around the U.S. will be accepted and receive full scholarships, except for transportation.
For more information, visit http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/stem.html or call 410- 293-4361.
Applicants will be notified of their application status in the month of May.