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UIUC SpHERES Young Scholars
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign / Carle Illinois College of Medicine
High schoolFreeStipend / compensationComputation: VariesHealth sciences: StrongData Confidence A
Program Snapshot
What students should know
- Access model
- Fully funded + monetary award
- Eligible students
- Rising high-school students meeting current track eligibility
- Current grade eligibility
- 9th, 10th, 11th
- Geographic eligibility
- Midwest-state eligibility / onsite UIUC
- Research experience
- Authentic mentored research / internship
- Mentor / professional exposure
- Scientists / faculty; clinicians or physicians may be included
- Computational component
- Varies
- Health-sciences focus
- Strong
- Tuition / fee
- $0
- Stipend / compensation
- Monetary award provided
- Housing / travel
- Housing + meals provided
2027 Cycle
Dates and application status
- Application opens
- 2027 opening date not yet confirmed
- Application deadline
- TBD
- Deadline status
- TBD
- Program starts
- Not yet published
- Program ends
- Not yet published
Application timing: Dates pending
Refresh status: 2027 update announced/partial; refresh when full application posts
Editorial Assessment
How the score is calculated
Curriculum Design & STEM Experience20/25
Academic / Research Quality16/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access10/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network10/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability11/15
Financial Accessibility8/10
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Alumni Experience
What verified alumni report
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Confidence threshold0/20High Confidence begins at 20 verified reviews
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