SPARC Application 2026

Are you a high school student with a strong desire to learn more about science? Look no further than Missouri University of Science and Technology's (Missouri S&T) Summer Program Aspiring Research Community (SPARC)!

Join us for a thrilling four-week residential experience created just for you, a junior or senior in high school. This program will be held June 1-26, 2026. Students have the option to go home on weekends. At SPARC, renowned Missouri S&T teachers and graduate students will mentor you as you immerse yourself in the world of scientific inquiry and cutting-edge research.

SPARC Application

Required Field *

Student Information

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Mailing Address *

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Country of Citizenship: *

Student Email Address *

Confirm Student Email Address *

Student Mobile Phone (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

Demographic Information

Birthdate *

High School Name *

Grade level this Fall *

High School Graduation Year *
Example: 2027

Miscellaneous Participant Information

Please explain why you are interested in participating in this research experience. Have you been involved in research, such as science and engineering fairs or 4-H Projects? Please describe in 300 words or less.*

Please select the field you are most interested in completing research *

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Dr. Davide Vigano

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Dr. Phillip Mulligan

Biological Science

Physics

How did you hear about this program?

Transcript or Grade Report *

You can upload the document here or send via email to stemcenter@mst.edu with the Subject: SPARC Transcript/Grade Report with your name.

ACT or SAT Test Score

In lieu of ACT or SAT Test scores, you may upload certificates of achievement, a portfolio of projects/work/work sample, or extracurricular achievements. You can upload the document(s) here or send via email to stemcenter@mst.edu with the Subject: SPARC Application with your name

Letter of Recommendation

You can upload your letter of recommendation here or send via email to stemcenter@mst.edu with Subject: SPARC Application with your name.

Letter of Recommendation

You can upload your letter of recommendation here or send via email to stemcenter@mst.edu with Subject: SPARC Application with your name.

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian First Name *

Parent/Guardian Last Name *

Parent/Guardian Email *

Confirm Parent/Guardian Email *

Parent/Guardian Daytime Phone (xxx-xxx-xxxx) *

Parent/Guardian Evening Phone (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

Have either of your parent(s)/guardian(s) completed a Bachelor's degree?

SPARC Application 2026

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