SC CHEER Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program
Catalog organization: MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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What Is SC CHEER Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program?
The SC CHEER Youth Enjoy Science (YES) program at the Medical University of South Carolina's Hollings Cancer Center is a two-year research and education program that introduces local high school and undergraduate students to biomedical and cancer research. Students complete seven-week paid research internships over consecutive summers.
Rising sophomores and juniors at Burke High School, Charleston Charter School for Math and Science, North Charleston High School or St. John's High School who are interested in biomedical or cancer research and have a GPA of at least 2.5. Students who took part in Year 1 still need to reapply for Year 2.
SC CHEER Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | In person |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 9–10 |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2027; applications open November 1, 2026 |
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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