Neuroscience High School Scholars Program
UCLA Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care
Program overview
High school students exploring careers in neuroscience, especially Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; prioritizes outreach to public, inner-city high schools
Eligibility
Current high school student; considering a career in neuroscience; mature, eager, and motivated to learn. Virtual Summer Program: rising juniors and seniors only; must attend all sessions.
Key details
- Organization
- UCLA Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care
- Type
- High school neuroscience education and research program
- Location
- Virtual (UCLA, Los Angeles, CA)
- Format
- remote
- Eligible grades
- 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
- Application deadline
- October 29, 2026 for the Neuroscience High School Grand Rounds Certificate Program; Virtual Summer Program deadline to be posted in December 2026
- Cost
- $0 for the Virtual Summer Program; cost not stated for Grand Rounds, Certificate Program, or Alzheimer’s Awareness Club
- Time commitment
- Monthly virtual seminars at 6 PM PST; Certificate Program requires attendance at 8 of 10 sessions; Virtual Summer Program requires attendance at all sessions
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.