2026 SCoRE Application for High School Students
Ready to trade your summer break for a high-octane dive into the world of professional science? We are looking for the next generation of innovators to join the SCoRE Program, an elite 8-week intensive research residency right here on the Coastal Carolina University campus! This isn’t your average summer job—this is a front-row seat to discovery. You’ll be one of only seven students selected to work hand-in-hand with published faculty, gaining master-level skills and personalized career coaching that will put your resume at the top of every college recruiter’s pile.
The best part? You don’t have to choose between a summer paycheck and a massive career boost. Thanks to a generous grant from the Horry County Higher Education Commission (HCHEC), every single participant gets paid to conduct ground-breaking research. You’ll wrap up your summer by taking center stage at the 2026 CCU Summer Research Symposium to debut your findings to the community. If you are at least 16 years old (on April 1, 2026) and ready to see what you’re truly capable of, head to our website now to check out our faculty mentors and claim your spot in the lab. This is your chance to stop just studying science and start actually making it!