Admissions

Applicants should be motivated, independent and enthusiastic learners with a background in any STEM subject. Our application process favors important skills such as problem solving, creative thinking, critical thinking and logic over the ability to code, and we look for students who are mature enough to engage fully with our intense academic program.

Application timeline

The application period opens at the beginning of November, and we offer an Early Decision and a Regular Decision deadline, as well as the opportunity to join the waitlist.

For students who apply before the January 15 Early Decision deadline, we will notify you of the results of your application by February 17, and you must accept or reject your offer by April 15.

For students who apply before the April 15 Regular Decision deadline, we will notify you of the results of your application by April 22. You must accept or reject your offer by May 1.

The waitlist will remain open until May 30.

All scholarship applications should be submitted before April 15.

The application process

The first step is to fill out the application form, which goes live at the start of the application period. Along with essential information, students expand on their previous experiences and projects and have the opportunity to analyze alumni projects and explore project ideas. Students will also complete a short coding challenge demonstrating their thought process.

The final part of the application is a video interview with our Admissions Director, where students expand on their coding challenge answers and their written application.

Accepted students are expected to do the Wolfram U course Creative Computation in preparation for the program.

The Wolfram Summer Research Program admits approximately 65 students each year. We accept international students. All students must be under 18 at the end of the program. The admissions team does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or disability.

Scholarships

As we are committed to enabling ambitious students, regardless of background or resources, needs-based scholarships are available for students with demonstrable financial need.

Our application process is need-blind, and students' ability to pay tuition is not factored into our admissions decisions. Students who require financial aid are encouraged to apply before April 15.

Pre-program Workshop

The workshop is an intensive, two-day virtual program designed to prepare students for the Wolfram Summer Research Program, taking place two weeks before the start of the program. Designed specifically for younger or less experienced students to gain confidence and Wolfram Language skills, the workshop is a great opportunity to prepare for the program.

The workshop combines hands-on training led by Wolfram instructors, peer collaboration and individual exploration in an interactive and engaging environment. We focus on ensuring that all students are prepared for the rigor of the Wolfram Summer Research Program.

Motivated students who feel that they need extra support to be ready for the Wolfram Summer Research Program and who want to put in the work to quickly develop proficiency in Wolfram Language should indicate on their application that they wish to attend the pre-program workshop. Students who have studied computer science or are confident in a different programming language would not benefit from the pre-program workshop.