The MITES Program has proven highly successful since 1975 and the Institute is committed to its future operation. MIT provides approximately 25 percent of the program's budget. External corporate, foundation and individual sponsorship, however, is responsible for 75 percent of the program's operating budget. Support from 20 sponsors helped cover the cost of hiring 15 instructors, 21 tutors and one resident counselor, as well as funding room and board for participants. Students paid their own transportation costs. In 2006, the MITES Program will cost just under $7,000 per student.

Generous MITES supporters sponsor one or more students at a level of $7,000 per student from among those accepted each year. Sponsors, in addition to their program contribution, may wish to underwrite an award, a contest or special project. Sponsors are encouraged to attend the Engineering design competition, Genomics posterboard presentation, and the Internet Programming presentation held annually during the MITES session on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring one or more MITES students, please contact the MITES director. A funding proposal will be sent to you upon request.

Last updated: 05 October 2005