Women in Engineering Summer Program (WIESP)

A free, 3-week, non-residential summer engineering program for young women at the University of Illinois Chicago, run by its Women in Engineering office. Students work on hands-on projects in fields such as electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering and visit corporate partners. It is open to students in 11th or 12th grade with a GPA of 3.2 or higher, runs in June and July, and pays a stipend on successful completion.

Offered by University of Illinois at Chicago. Summer Program for high school students in Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

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Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Illinois.
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 Women in Engineering Summer Program (WIESP)

When is the Women in Engineering Summer Program (WIESP) deadline?

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

Is Women in Engineering Summer Program (WIESP) free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Women in Engineering Summer Program (WIESP)?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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