Metro East Office K-12 Programs

Calling all forensic investigators! We’ve encountered a crime scene mystery and need your help to crack the case! As part of this program, participants will work in teams to gather evidence as they unravel the science and mathematics behind crime scene clues like fingerprints and footprints, DNA, handwriting, and more! At the end of the week, teams will analyze their evidence, make deductions and propose their ideas and theories to solve the mystery.

Calling all future medical students! This program features a series of practical, hands-on explorations (including dissections, modeling, and simulations) centered on human anatomy and physiology topics addressing the circulatory, respiratory, visual, and auditory systems. Students will even do some surgical simulations and engage in challenging bioengineering projects which apply engineering principles and practices to the structure and function of the human body.

*You will specify how you qualify for this program (military affiliation or financial need) in your initial application form. You will also indicate your first and second choices for the program date/location.

PLEASE NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  Due to limited funding, it's likely that not all students who qualify for a scholarship will receive one, therefore it's in your best interest to apply early and make sure your application is complete as scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis.

Military-Affiliation Scholarships

Dependents of all armed services members and DoD civilians are eligible for a military scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and a waitlist will be created after those spots are filled.

Military Affiliation Scholarship recipients must attend and participate all five days, as the program is funded through the Air Force K-12 STEM Program. Please do not register your child unless you can make this commitment. Since spots are limited, if registered participants later find that they cannot attend, please email studentenrichment@imsa.edu as soon as possible to allow another child to use the spot.

After you finalize the initial application form, please log into your Active.com account to complete and submit the required scholarship essay.

• Essay Question: Why are you passionate about STEM? How can a Summer @ IMSA program help you to develop this passion further? (800 characters minimum, 1000 maximum)

Financial Need Based Scholarship

If you are applying for a financial, need-based scholarship, you will need to submit proof of financial need. Please provide one of the following items for eligibility:

• SNAP or National School Lunch Program (NSLP): Please submit proof of eligibility for these programs. If you do not have a form in your possession or have difficulty getting it from your school or IDHS, you may submit a screenshot showing eligibility. Please contact us at studentenrichment@imsa.edu if you have difficulty with this requirement.
• The first page of your 2021 or 2022 federal tax returns showing proof of family income and the number of dependents.

To submit this requirement, please upload a JPEG or PDF image of the completed forms to your ACTIVE.com account.

After you finalize the initial application form, please log into your Active.com account to complete and submit the required scholarship essay.

• Essay Question: Why are you passionate about STEM? How can a Summer @ IMSA program help you to develop this passion further? (800 characters minimum, 1000 maximum)

Those who qualify and are selected to receive a financial need based scholarship will be responsible for a $30 attendance confirmation fee.  (Please note: due to the Department of Defense funding source, there is no fee for those selected to receive a military-affiliated scholarship).