Nominate a Student
Help us identify exceptional students who are members of federally recognized tribes for this transformative STEM opportunity.
Who can nominate
- High school teachers and administrators
- Tribal education department officials
- STEM program directors and coordinators
- Community leaders and mentors
Student eligibility
- Tribal enrollment
- Students must be enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe.
- Grade level
- Students who have graduated high school cannot apply. Rising juniors and seniors have the best chance of admission and get the most out of the program’s pace and depth. Rising freshmen and sophomores are also welcome to apply.
- Academic standing
- Strong academic performance, particularly in STEM subjects.
- Interest
- Demonstrated interest in STEM fields and community impact.
What you need
Nominating takes about five minutes. You create a nominator account, enter your students, and we email each one directly with a link to the application. You are copied on every message. Have ready:
- Each student’s name and email address
- Each student’s tribal enrollment
- Grade, school, and a sentence or two on each student, if you have them
Submit a nomination
Nominations for TASC ’27 are open now and are read on a rolling basis. Nominating a large group on behalf of a district or tribal nation? Write to tasc-exec@mit.edu.
Questions?
Contact the TASC program director for any questions about the nomination process.
Director email: tasc-exec@mit.edu