Summer Mentorship Program

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Prepare Yourself for College Success

Provost’s Summer Mentorship Program (SMP) is designed to increase college access for under-resourced students and to provide students an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of Penn’s professional schools. Students attending this four-week, innovative college-career immersion program have the opportunity to complete internships in one of five Penn’s professional schools (Dental, Engineering, Law, Medicine, and Nursing).

How to Apply

Application will open soon!

 

The dates for next year’s program are 7/7/25 – 8/1/25.

Requirements

The Provost’s Summer Mentorship Program is open to students of all races, ethnicities, and background.

Students encouraged to apply

Requirements:

    • Enrollment in a Philadelphia (Public, Catholic, Private or Charter) High School
    • currently in 9th or 10th grade.
    • Minimum GPA 3.0
    • High School transcript with Fall 2024 Grades
    • Essay (no longer than 500 words) describing yourself and your interest in the program.
    • Guidance Counselor Letter of Recommendation
    • Up to Date with vaccine record.