FSU Young Scholars Program (YSP)
Catalog organization: Office of STEM Teaching Activities, Florida State University
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What Is FSU Young Scholars Program (YSP)?
The Young Scholars Program is a six-week residential science and mathematics summer program for Florida high school students with strong potential for careers in STEM. It was developed in 1983 and is administered by the Office of STEM Teaching Activities in Florida State University's College of Arts and Sciences. The 2027 program runs from June 6 to July 17, 2027.
Students who have completed the eleventh grade in a Florida public or private high school and keep a permanent Florida residence. Applicants need at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA, a math score at or above the 90th percentile on a nationally standardized exam, and Pre-Calculus (enrolled or completed), and must commit to the full six weeks. Applications are available online by January 1, and applications and recommendations are due February 15.
FSU Young Scholars Program (YSP) Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | In person |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grade 11 |
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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