Applications

Overview

Through the MITES (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) program, OEOP offers three rigorous residential and online academic enrichment programs for promising high school juniors who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering. By submitting a MITES application, students are automatically considered for one of three academic enrichment opportunities: a one-week residential program, a six-week residential program, and a six-month online enrichment program. These programs include MITES, E2@MIT (Engineering Experience @ MIT), and MOSTEC (MIT Online Science, Technology, & Engineering Community). Through these programs, the OEOP is able to serve a larger number of selected students from the growing pool of MITES applicants (1750 applications in 2012). These national programs stress the value and reward of pursuing advanced technical degrees and careers while developing the skills necessary to achieve success in science and engineering. The programs are rooted in MIT's belief in the importance of students from diverse populations to pursue higher education and careers in these fields.

Outcomes

Selected students build self-confidence in their ability to be successful in a demanding academic atmosphere, and have a chance to work with and befriend individuals of different racial, ethnic and other backgrounds. Although admission to MIT is not the focus of MITES, for its graduates, there is a strong record of successful admission to MIT and to other engineering and science universities.

Cost

Each of the three academic enrichment opportunities offered by OEOP are 100% scholarship-based. Funding from industry, foundations, grants, individuals, and MIT covers all living and educational expenses for each admitted student. Students only pay for their transportation to and from MIT.

The application for the 2013 MITES Program will be available early November 2012. Interested applicants can access a list of the documentation they will need to provide here. If you have questions regarding the application please visit the Frequently Asked Questions site.

MITES 2012 Application Timeline

The application timeline is as follows:

November 2012

MITES 2013 Student Applications available online
MITES Teaching Assistant and Instructor applications available

Thursday, January 24, 2013.

MITES Summer 2013 student application deadline

March 2013

Selection Notification

Friday, June 14 - Saturday, July 27, 2013

MITES Summer 2013 session on MIT Campus

October 2013

MITES Student Final Evaluations mailed to students