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Verified October 2, 2026v3_identity_validation
First-party institutional source confirms the V3 program identity and high-school research/internship offering.
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UC San Diego ENLACE
University of California San Diego
High schoolComputation: VariesHealth sciences: ModerateData Confidence A
Program Snapshot
What students should know
- Access model
- Student-paid + need-based scholarships
- Eligible students
- High-school students currently enrolled in 11th grade; university students also participate in separate category
- Current grade eligibility
- 11th
- Geographic eligibility
- Open to eligible students; international participation supported by program structure
- Research experience
- Authentic mentored research / internship
- Mentor / professional exposure
- Scientists / engineers / faculty
- Computational component
- Varies
- Health-sciences focus
- Moderate
- Tuition / fee
- $7,500 participation fee for 2027; covers housing, food, field trips, and other program expenses
- Stipend / compensation
- No stipend stated; significant scholarship funding available
- Housing / travel
- Housing and food included in program fee; airfare, ground transportation to UC San Diego, and visa fees excluded
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: Current official 2027 page verified
Editorial Assessment
How the score is calculated
Curriculum Design & STEM Experience21/25
Academic / Research Quality17/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access11/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network11/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability11/15
Financial Accessibility4/10
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Alumni Experience
What verified alumni report
Alumni VerdictNot yet rated0 of 5 verified reviews required
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Confidence threshold0/20High Confidence begins at 20 verified reviews
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Verified October 2, 2026validated_evidence
2027 ENLACE: current 11th graders eligible; research placements across engineering, physical and biological sciences; $7,500 fee including housing/food/field trips; significant scholarship funds; scholarship deadline Feb 5, 2027.
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