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Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST)

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Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST) is a free three-day residential summer program for Virginia students entering 9th or 10th grade. It provides hands-on, immersive STEM experiences at five Virginia universities to students who have a passion for science and technology but may lack prior experience.

Program details

Deadline
Feb 1, 2027
Grade level
Grades 9–10
Location
Multiple Locations
Program type
Summer program
Duration
3 days
Attendance
Residential

Eligibility

Rising 9th and 10th-grade students (Virginia residents implied by "Virginia's 8th and 9th-grade students" and partner institutions).

Costs and support

Cost
Free
Financial aid
Program is free
Stipend
Not specified
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