Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program - Applications due January 7, 2011!

The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) provides an opportunity for students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer.

SEAP places academically talented high school students who have an interest and ability in science and mathematics as apprentices in DoN laboratories for eight weeks during the summer. These students work with scientists and engineers who will also serve as mentors. The program offers students a unique and positive experience in their fields of interest, thus encouraging them to pursue careers in science and engineering.

The apprentice program is designed to:

• Encourage students to pursue science and engineering careers;
• Acquaint qualified high school students with the activities of Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories through summer science and engineering research experiences;
• Provide students with opportunities in and exposure to scientific and engineering practice and personnel not available in their school environment;
• Expose students to DoN research and engineering activities and goals in a way that encourages a positive image and supportive attitude toward the defense community; and
• Prepare students to serve as positive role models for their peers by encouraging other high school students to take more science and math courses.
  

 To be eligible for the SEAP program, students should have completed at least grade 9 (graduating seniors are eligible to apply) and must be 16 years of age (although some laboratories may accept a 15 year-old applicant).

As part of the SEAP program, participating students will spend 8 weeks during the summer doing research. The program dates are fixed and cannot be changed and students are expected to participate in 8 continuous weeks – no vacation time is allowed during these eight weeks.

SEAP strongly recommends that students apply to laboratories that are close to their residence as no travel or relocation allowances will be provided.

Participating students will receive $3,075 for the 8 week program that will be paid in two installments.

Applications are due on January 7, 2011 at 5:30 pm EST and the deadline for references is
January 14, 2011.