Pre-Med Summer Scholar Program
UCLA Health
Program overview
High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors (at least 16 years old) in the U.S. with a strong desire to attend medical school and pursue a career in medicine.
Eligibility
Must be at least 16 years old at time of participation; not yet attending college; current high school sophomore, junior, or senior attending high school in the United States; U.S. citizen. Application requires 1 short essay, resume, and parent consent/waiver. · U.S. citizens · Must be attending high school in the United States
Key details
- Organization
- UCLA Health
- Type
- Summer Program
- Location
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, the Center for Health Sciences, and Rosenfeld Hall at UCLA campus
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade
- Application deadline
- March 9, 2026 @ 9AM
- Cost
- $1,450 fee; covers instruction, facilitator time, cost of equipment and materials, and a polo shirt. Lodging, transportation, parking, and meals not included. Scholarships available based on need; proof of participation in a government-sponsored financial assistance program or reduced-fee/free food program and a verification letter from the applicant's school are required.
- Time commitment
- 5 days (one session), 9AM-4PM daily
- Application status
- Applications open February 2, 2026; deadline March 9, 2026 at 9AM
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.