Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA)
Catalog organization: West Virginia University
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What Is Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA)?
The Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA) at West Virginia University is a mentoring program that helps West Virginia high school students enter and succeed in STEM and medicine (STEM+M) degree programs. Teachers, community members, university faculty and staff, and HSTA students themselves mentor participants, with a focus on students facing social and financial challenges to finishing high school and going to college.
West Virginia residents and U.S. citizens in 8th grade, working at an eighth-grade level, who attend an approved school in an HSTA county or region, have at least a 2.5 GPA and are interested in health sciences or STEM+M. Applicants do not need to meet every criterion to apply. Applications include a first-semester grade card and are due by each region's deadline; students may be accepted, if slots remain, until October 1 of 9th grade.
Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA) Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | In person |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 8–9 |
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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How to Apply to Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA)
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