Seminar for Top Engineering Prospects (Purdue University)

Summer program · Purdue University College of Engineering Honors Program

Purdue's Seminar for Top Engineering Prospects (STEP) puts rising seniors on campus for one week to explore engineering majors through faculty talks, tours, and hands-on activities, choosing from four one-week sessions between early July and early August. Applications are genuinely reviewed (not just registered) and require a transcript and PSAT/SAT/ACT scores; Purdue recommends three years of high school math plus a year of chemistry or physics going in. The program costs $2,500, covering housing, meals, and local transportation, with need-based scholarships available (contact the Honors Program after acceptance, awarded first-come). Sessions fill up and move remaining qualified applicants to a waitlist.

Who can apply

GradesJuniors only

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

FieldsEngineering

Logistics

Cost to you$2,500; need-based scholarships available

Financial aidAvailable

StipendNot listed

FormatResidential

Length1 week; four sessions offered July 5-August 1

WherePurdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Applying

DueRolling until full, then waitlist (2026 registration has closed)

You submitTranscript and PSAT/SAT/ACT scores, application must be fully reviewed; recommended 3 years HS math plus 1 year chemistry or physics; no separate application fee

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