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APS/IBM Research Internship for Underrepresented Minority Students

American Physical Society (APS)

This internship was established by the American Physical Society and IBM to benefit underrepresented minority students with sophomore or junior standing at a U.S. college or university. This was designed to encourage underrepresented minority students to pursue graduate studies in science and engineering. Students must be studying in the field of chemistry, physics, materials science or engineering, computer science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering, or biology.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be underrepresented minority with sophomore or junior standing at a U.S. college or university at the time of application
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • College:
    Must be underrepresented minority with sophomore or junior standing at a U.S. college or university at the time of application
  • Major/Career:
    Must be majoring in chemistry, physics, materials science or engineering, computer science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering, or biology, if it has an emphasis on one of the other areas listed
  • Ethnicity:
    Must be underrepresented minority

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Award selection will be based on the applicant's commitment to and interest in their major field of study.
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Essay (250 words) describing your interest in research and how diversity and this opportunity would advance your goals
  • Other Materials:
    A completed application form

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