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College First (Chicago Botanic Garden)
Research & internship · Chicago Botanic GardenCollege First is the high-school stage of the Chicago Botanic Garden's Science Career Continuum, giving Chicago Public Schools students hands-on science experience at the Garden with field trips, one-on-one attention from staff scientists, and college preparation. Funding restricts enrollment to CPS students; the Garden's Science First program serves younger students in the same pipeline.
Who can apply
GradesGrades 9–12
Min GPA—
ScopeRegional
StatesIL
FieldsBotany · Environmental Science · Research
EligibilityEnrollment is limited to Chicago Public Schools students
Logistics
Cost to youFree
Financial aidNot listed
StipendPaid
FormatCommuter
Length7 weeks, late June-August, plus monthly school-year meetings
WhereGlencoe, IL (Chicago Botanic Garden)
Applying
OpensSpring
DueNot yet posted (past cycle deadline was mid-April)
You submitOnline application, progress report, recommendation, parental permission