Rural Medical & Science Scholars
Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion
Dates
June 9 - 21, 2024
Groups & Topic
Academics
High Schoolers
Overview
For 2 weeks this summer, you can—
- make new friends with similar interests and goals.
- tour the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine and MSU Physician Assistant Program.
- take one college-level health science course (Introduction to Health Professions).
- earn certification as a Junior Master Wellness Volunteer.
- participate in practical learning activities, such as Injury and Illness (I²) Simulation, Gray for a Day, Scholars in the Kitchen, Scholars in Engineering, Suturing Techniques and One Health and Physician Shadowing Opportunities.
- live on campus at Mississippi State University and get a taste of college life.
Cost
$2,600 (includes $100 application fee)
- The program cost includes tuition, housing, textbooks, program/workshop materials, food for weekend meals, and the application fee.
- Additional cost information is available at extension.msstate.edu/RMS.
An individual’s financial situation should not be a deterrent to applying to and successfully completing the program; limited scholarships are available.
Registration
Are you ready to apply? Here’s how!
- Complete the student portion of the application.
- Ask one of your teachers to write a recommendation letter.
- Ask your teacher to forward the application and recommendation letter to your guidance counselor.
- Your counselor will need to attach your ACT scores and an official transcript and mail or email the completed application packet postmarked no later than April 15, 2024.
Requirements
Do I Qualify? Yes if you -
- are currently completing your junior year in high school
- received a minimum composite score of 20 on the ACT
- have good grades that complement your ACT scores
- want to learn about a career in health or science
- are a resident of Mississippi