Welch Summer Scholar Program
Forecasted
Welch Summer Scholar Program supports Texas high school students through mentored chemistry research at universities, deepening their understanding of chemical principles and research practice.
Funder: The Welch Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application) | April 2027 (Reference/nomination letters)
Funding Amounts: Five-week residency with housing, meals, laboratory expenses, and other necessary program costs covered
Summary: Supports Texas high school sophomores and juniors in hands-on chemistry research with university faculty and graduate students.
Key Information: Participants must remain in residence for all five weeks and participate in all activities.
Description
The Welch Summer Scholar Program, sponsored by The Welch Foundation, provides Texas high school students with a rigorous scientific research experience and an introduction to college campus life. The five-week summer residency pairs students with university faculty and graduate students for one-on-one mentoring and hands-on research using state-of-the-art equipment and modern technology.
Participants deepen their understanding of chemical principles and research practice through assignments, research projects, guest speakers, tours of chemistry-based research facilities, and presentations of their own findings. Established more than 40 years ago, the program has served nearly 3,000 students. It operates at six Texas universities, and many participants subsequently pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in STEM fields.
