Eligibility

EiHS CIRM SPARK is reserved for socioeconomically disadvantaged students from low income families living at or below the federal poverty level.  Financial eligibility is determined using the federal poverty guidelines (https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines), which are issued every year by the department of Health and Human Services and adjust annually for families of different sizes. Scholarships are awarded preferentially to at-risk students requiring intervention and support to attend a four-year college. Participants are accepted through a competitive application involving an online application and in person interview. To fully benefit from the program you must excel in high school science and cope well with challenging learning situations. Eligible applicants must be:

1. 15 years of age or older on the date the program begins.
2. Proficient in Biology, Mathematics and English, having passed two year-long courses in each subject with a grade C or   above.
3. Passionate about science with an aptitude for experimental research. Examples of this could include high-school science classes or extracurricular activities such as science fairs.
4. Able to commute to and from the program location.

Application Instructions

Please contact us at info@stemcellpath.com to determine if you are eligible to apply to this program. Application instructions will be provided after your eligibility has been assessed.