BESt Healthcare Institute

A summer program in St. Louis, founded in 2008, that prepares high school students from more than 50 area high schools for healthcare careers. Students study math, science and ACT/SAT skills, attend healthcare lectures and site visits, and work on personal branding and leadership, earning a merit-based stipend of up to $400 or $500. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA, and the program is held on WashU's Danforth Campus.

Offered by BESt Healthcare Institute. Internship for high school students in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Health, Medicine, Career

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in St. Louis, Missouri.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about BESt Healthcare Institute

When is the BESt Healthcare Institute deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is BESt Healthcare Institute free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to BESt Healthcare Institute?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in St. Louis, Missouri. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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