High School Honors Science Program

The High School Honors Science/Mathematics/Engineering Program (HSHSP) is a summer research program for rising high school juniors and seniors around the world, sponsored by the Siemens Foundation as well as Pfizer and hosted by MSU. Its purpose is to provide students from across the U.S. and territories who are entering 11th or 12th grade the opportunity to engage in intensive research work over a seven-week period and to interact with peers who come from diverse backgrounds but who share a love of science and/or mathematics.

About HSHSP

High School Honors Science/Engineering/Mathematics Program (HSHSP) is a non-credit enrichment program sponsored by the Department of Teacher Education of Michigan State University, with generous support from Michigan State University, the Siemens Foundation, and Pfizer Global Research and Development. Founded in 1958, the HSHSP is the oldest, continuously running program of its kind in the United States.

Eligibility

Admission to the seven-week program is based upon scholastic ability, maturity, evidence of interest in science, engineering, or mathematics and completion of specified high school courses in science and mathematics. At the time of application the student must be a sophomore or junior in high school, and be in the upper 20 percent of highschool classes, with 3 years of college preparatory mathematics and at least 2 years of science (biology and chemistry preferred). Approximately 24 participants, usually 15-17 years of age, are selected annually. Room and board scholarships are available to individuals based on financial need.

Candidates for admission are required to provide the following credentials: A completed application form, a 300-600 word, applicant written essay describing interests in math and/or science, a list of books and magazines read the past year, letters of recommendation from at least two high school science or mathematicsinstructors, a certified transcript of high school grades and standardized test scores.

Location

HSHSP has been held at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and continues to do so annually.

References

* [https://www.msu.edu/~hshsp/2008_Prog_Announcement.pdf HSHSP Program Announcement 2008]

External links

* [http://www.msu.edu/~hshsp/index.htm The HSHSP web page at MSU]
* [http://www.msu.edu/~hshsp/news.htm HSHSP Alumni News]
* [http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/45557-hshsp.html HSHSP Forum on College Confidential]