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Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy 2026 vs UCSB Research Mentorship Program 2026: Which is Right for You?
Compare these opportunities side-by-side to find the best fit for you.
Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy 2026
The Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy (BEYA) is a hybrid STEM summer program combining online instruction and in-person lab work at UC Berkeley to develop engineering design and prototyping skills.
59 days left59d left
Closes 3/1/2026Mar 1
North America
research
summer-research
high-school
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UCSB Research Mentorship Program 2026
The UCSB Research Mentorship Program is a competitive summer research program for high school students, enabling them to work on interdisciplinary, hands‑on research projects under mentorship and earn university credit.
67 days left67d left
Closes 3/9/2026Mar 9
North America
research
summer-research
high-school
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Education Level
High school students
High school students (typically 10th or 11th grade, exceptional 9th graders considered)
Age Range
15+
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Industry Focus
STEM fields
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Mentorship
Interaction with undergrad/graduate mentors
Hands-on, university-level research with a faculty, postdoc, or grad student mentor
Networking
Networking with like-minded peers from around the world, industry visits
Networking with peers and UCSB research community
Program Location
hybrid
in-person
Program Structure
intensive hybrid program
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Selection Criteria
Not specified
Strong academic record (minimum ~3.8 GPA), Willingness to commit to the full program
Type
research
research
Region
North America
North America