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The MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement is proud to offer the 2026 South Carolina Cancer Health, Education, and Research Youth Enjoy Science Program.

We are excited to welcome students who are ready to learn and grow in this fast-paced, 7-week program!

Applications open December 15th until February 15th when it closes.

High School Application Requirements include:

US citizen
Rising sophomore or junior
Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
High school transcript
Two recommendations (1 from a Science teacher, 1 from a English or Math teacher)
Completion of the Student Profile Sheet (please add photo)
2026 Student Profile.pdf

Undergraduate Application Requirements include:

US citizen
Rising sophomore or junior
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Official University transcript
Two faculty recommendations
Completion of the Student Profile Sheet (please add photo)
One page personal statement (email to Dr. Megan Ellison at ellisome@musc.edu).

SC CHEER YES will begin on Monday, June 8, 2026 and conclude on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Thank you!

Dr. Marvella Ford, Program Director

Dr. Megan Ellison, Program Manager

Amber McCoy, Program Coordinator I

Jessica Zserai, Program Coordinator II

First name

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Last name

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School

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Burke High School

Charleston Charter School for Math and Science

North Charleston High School

St. John's High School

South Carolina State University

Claflin University

Voorhees University

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Are you applying as a returning student or requesting to join as a first-year student?

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Current student classification

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Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

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Fall 2026 student classification

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Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

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Gender

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Female

Male

Date of birth

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Are you a US citizen?

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Yes

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Personal email address

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School email address

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Contact number

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Please select your top four research areas of interests for exploring this summer

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Behavioral Health Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, etc.)

Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

Biostatistics

Brain and Spine Cancer

Cancer Biology

Cancer Disparities

Cancer Survivorship through mindful breathing

Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Chemistry

Clinical Trials

Developmental Biology

Epidemiology

Genetics & Development

Invention for Substance Use Prevention and Early Intervention

Microbiology & Immunology

Neurobiology/ Substance Abuse

Neurosciences

Nursing Research

Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Pharmaceutical Sciences (Drug Discovery)

Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology

Tobacco Cessation

Tobacco Treatment and Cancer Control

Have you ever conducted laboratory research?

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Yes

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Describe how this program aligns with your future career interests.

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Permanent street address

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Student Profile Sheet

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Transcript

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Science recommender first name

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Science recommender last name

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Science recommender email address

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English or math recommender first name

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English or math recommender last name

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English or math recommender email address

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Because every day matters, we have a strict attendance policy. If you expect to miss more than three days, this program may not be the right fit. Requests for time off-such as vacations, other camps, or family events-are not guaranteed to be approved. Missing days can lead to pay deductions and, in some cases, removal from the program.

We want you to succeed, so please apply only if you can commit to being present and engaged throughout the entire program June 8, 2026 - July 24, 2026.

Therefore, please acknowledge the following:

I acknowledge that I will be expected to start on Monday, June 8, 2026 no later than 8:15am every work day until on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 5pm.

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Please use your mouse to sign and acknowledge the completion of your application to the best of your ability.

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