Each year a cohort of high school aged students from across the globe are selected to expand their mathematical abilities by applying math to the sciences as they participate in inspiring college-level experiences led by world-renowned scientists. Fields addressed range from astrobiology to computational programming to neuroscience.

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World-Renowned Faculty

The caliber of the WSS faculty is unmatched. Scholars have the rare chance to engage with Nobel Laureates, Breakthrough Prize recipients, and other cutting-edge researchers who serve as WSS professors.

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Meet the Scholars

Learn more about current and past World Science Scholars and their interactive community.

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Applications for the 2023 cohort of World Science Scholars have closed. If you’re interested in applying for the 2024 cohort, visit the Application page to view instructions and application materials.

World Science Scholars is made possible through the generous support of a grant from the John Templeton Foundation.

World Science Scholars is a program of the World Science Festival.

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