Anson L. Clark Scholars Program
The Anson L. Clark Scholar Program is an intensive seven-week summer research program for twelve highly qualified high school juniors and seniors.
Program Benefits
The Program at Texas Tech University helps the Scholars to have a hands-on practical research experience with outstanding and experienced faculty. There are no program fees.
The Scholars will receive a $500 meal card and room and board will be provided. Meal expenses exceeding this amount are the responsibility of the scholar. Scholars are responsible for their transportation to and from the program.
The Program includes fun activities, weekly seminars and field trips.
Upon completion of a successful project report, the scholar will receive a $750 tax-free stipend.
This Program provides opportunities for research in all academic areas in the university. (click here for list of all research areas).
Eligibility
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age by the program start date, and should graduate in 2022 or 2023. NO EXCEPTIONS - Emails requesting exceptions will not be answered.
International Students are eligible/welcome to apply.
Eligibility
Commitment: The program requires the student to be enrolled in an accredited higher education institution full-time, attend the mandatory orientation and to serve at least four hours every week, not missing any shifts during the program (excluding holidays and breaks).
Interview: Volunteer staff will review and select candidates based on their applications in order to set up a one-on-one interview to be completed in person. If you are selected to be a part of the College Volunteer Program, you will be asked to complete an online background check as well as pass a general health screen which is provided at no cost to you by our organization.
Orientation: All potential volunteers must pass the background check, health screen and interview process before attending an orientation. Once completed, a coordinator will assign the candidate to an upcoming orientation. Orientations should last no more than three hours. Individuals will learn about the organization, what it means to volunteer, policies, rules and regulations.
Training: Each student will receive one-the-job training in their assigned placements by Memorial Hermann – TMC staff and clinicians during their first official day of volunteering.
Volunteer: Students will volunteer a minimum of four service hours per week throughout the twelve week program. Recommendation letters are provided to those students who meet all program requirements.
Application Process: If you are able to meet all of the above described requirements and are interested in submitting a volunteer application, please click on this link. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee admission into the program.