
Graduating 8th Grade Girls: Apply to the WINS Environmental Science Program by 2/15
Overview: Women In Natural Sciences (WINS) is a FREE after-school and summer science enrichment program at the Academy of Natural Sciences serving young women from underrepresented communities and households facing financial limitations within the Philadelphia School District.
Program Details: WINS I begins in the summer after 8th grade with eight weeks of environmental exploration in and outside of the city. The summer concludes with an exciting weeklong trip to the Poconos where participants get a chance to apply the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the summer.
During the school year, weekly workshops and monthly field trips give participants the opportunity to be directly involved with the scientists, collections, and resources of the Academy. The program culminates in a seashore camping trip.
Eligibility:
👧 Open to 8th-grade girls with at least a B average
📚 Must plan to attend a Philadelphia public or charter high school
🏆 Complete WINS I to qualify for WINS II
How to Apply:
📥 Download nomination form, see “APPLY HERE” link below
👥 Ask teacher/counselor/family to submit a form to ANS_WINS@drexel.edu by Feb 15 deadline
📩 Receive WINS application after nomination form submission