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Young Engineers & Scientists Program (Southwest Research Institute)
Research & internship · Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)SwRI's Young Engineers & Scientists (YES) Program brings students entering 11th or 12th grade to Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX for 10 days of hands-on research, lab tours, and one-on-one mentorship with a SwRI scientist or engineer, wrapping up with a presentation of their work. The program is free and covers all materials, though it's open only to students who haven't participated before. Just 20 students are selected each cycle, based on essays, academic background, and an interview.
Who can apply
GradesGrades 10–11
Min GPA—
ScopeNational
StatesAll states
FieldsEngineering · Science · Space Science
Selectivity20 students selected; first-time participants only
Logistics
Cost to youFree
Financial aidNot listed
StipendNot listed
FormatCommuter
Length10 days, typically mid-to-late July
WhereSan Antonio, TX
Applying
DueNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed May 15)
You submitEssays, academic background, and an interview.