SC CHEER Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program

A two-year cancer and biomedical research program at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for local high school and undergraduate students. Students complete seven-week paid research internships over consecutive summers at $15 an hour, with cancer education, scientific communication and leadership training, and can earn up to 15 college credit hours. High school applicants are rising sophomores and juniors at partner Charleston schools with at least a 2.5 GPA.

Offered by MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Internship for high school students in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Medicine, Biology

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Charleston, South Carolina.
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 SC CHEER Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program

When is the SC CHEER Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program deadline?

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

Is SC CHEER Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to SC CHEER Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Charleston, South Carolina. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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