WORLD SCIENCE SCHOLARS APPLICATIONS
Applications for the 2025–2026 cohort of World Science Scholars are closed. If you’re interested in applying in the future, the World Science Scholars program looks for students who:
- Are in high school, or are a gifted student in middle school, and can complete the program prior to starting university.
- Demonstrate exceptional mathematical ability.
- Are highly motivated and are interested in learning outside the formal school setting.
- Can discuss complex mathematical and scientific ideas in English.
- Have access to a computer with good internet connectivity.
- Will commit to an average of two hours per week during the academic year for one year, which includes completing coursework, participating in group projects, and attending live online events.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND FORMS
The application consists of three components: a student application, one parent/guardian recommendation, and one teacher/mentor recommendation. All forms and supporting materials must be submitted online in English. (Parents/guardians and teachers/mentors may use an online translation service to translate their responses into English.) No transcripts or test scores are required. To apply, you must complete and submit the following three forms.
- Student Application Form to be completed by the student
- Parent/Guardian Recommendation Form to be completed by one of the student’s parents/guardians
- Teacher/Mentor Recommendation Form to be completed by one of the student’s teachers/mentors
All three forms must be submitted via the Google Forms above in order for an applicant to be considered for admission. You can view past years’ forms here.
Students, parents/guardians, and teachers/mentors can go back and edit their online responses until the submission deadline. Incomplete and late applications will be penalized. Misrepresentation of information on the application will result in immediate disqualification.
Application and recommendation responses will remain confidential and will be used for internal review and evaluation purposes only. The World Science Festival does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation. Please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more information.
Questions? Refer to our FAQs page or email us at scholars@worldsciencefestival.com.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
- All application materials must be submitted by April 13, 2025 at 11:59PM US Eastern Time.
- Applicants will be notified of results before the end of June, 2025.
- Applications for the 2026–2027 cohort will reopen in winter 2025.