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Newman Investigative Summer STEM Program 2026

Newman University - Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP)
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For High School Students interested in STEM fields - Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math (sponsored by the Berry Foundation)

2026 Overnight Program Dates: June 7-12, 2026
Participants will arrive Sunday evening, depart Friday afternoon/evening - all participants MUST stay in residence halls.

2026 Overnight Program Cost:
$450 (Earlybird Cost is $425 on or before April 15)

Final Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

STUDENT INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

E-Mail Address*
Please include a personal email address, NOT a school email address.

Mobile Phone Number*

Birthdate*

Home/Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

T-Shirt Size*

How did you hear about ISSP?*

If Other, please explain.*

Please provide the following information for Newman University enrollment statistics:

Gender*

Female

Male

Current or Last School Attended*
Start typing your school name & select from the drop down list.

Current Grade Level (2025-2026)*

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

What is your current, cumulative high school GPA?*

What do you plan to study in college?*
Not sure? Don't see yours listed? Select "Exploring".

Have you earned college credit from Newman University previously, either through your high school OR on Newman's campus?*

Yes

Are you a current U.S. citizen?*

Citizenship Status*

Country of Citizenship*

If Other, please explain.*

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Please enter the information below for ONE parent or legal guardian.

Parent/Guardian First Name*

Parent/Guardian Last Name*

Parent/Guardian E-Mail Address*

Parent/Guardian Mobile Phone*

ESSAY QUESTION

Why would I be a good candidate for the Investigative Summer STEM Program (ISSP)?*
Please enter a response below of at least 250 words.

SCHOLARSHIPS

ISSP scholarships are available for applicants who need extra assistance to pay the program fee for ISSP. We are grateful for the ISSP scholarship donors who help make these scholarships available to our applicants!

Please note that applicants MUST apply by May 31, 2026 to be evaluated for a potential scholarship. If you apply after the deadline, there is a chance that all funds will have been allocated in full.

ISSP Scholarship Deadline: May 31,2026

Do you need to be considered for one of our limited scholarships?*

Please fill out the form fields below for consideration of either a partial or full ISSP Scholarship. All applications must be received by May 31, 2026 for full consideration. Since admission to ISSP is rolling admission, it is possible that scholarship funds will not be available, so apply early.

Applications received after May 31, 2026 will be reviewed and decisions made based on available funds.

How many members in your household (including yourself)?*

What is your family's annual gross household income?*
Please ask a parent for assistance answering this question, if needed.

$10,000-$30,000

$30,000-$50,000

$50,000-$70,000

$70,000-$100,000+

Please state the circumstances in which you require financial assistance.*

If you do not receive a FULL scholarship, will this prohibit you from attending ISSP?*

As parent/legal guardian, I hereby certify that this ISSP applicant would NOT be able to have a camp experience without the assistance of this scholarship. I also certify that a financial need DOES exist.

Parent/Guardian Electronic Signature*
Please type full name below.

You will be contacted if additional information is required for scholarship processing.

TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE & SIGNATURES

I, the applicant, warrant the truthfulness of the information provided on this application form.

I, the parent, acknowledge my student's application for inclusion in this program.

Student Electronic Signature*
Please review the information above for accuracy, then type your full name to acknowledge the information submitted on this form is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Parent/Guardian Electronic Signature*
Please review the information above for accuracy, then type your full name to acknowledge the information submitted on this form is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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