Eligibility and Application Process
Applicants will be selected based on academic performance and past leadership experiences, their demonstrated interest in Hk Maker Lab and engineering design, and their ability to collaboratively solve problems in a team setting. There is very limited amount of space for this program, so please take your time to put together a well thought-out application.
Applicant Requirements
Hk Maker Lab is committed to serving NYC high school students from low-income communities. The applicant must:
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Attend a NYC high school during this academic school year
Note: Due to the rigor and demands of the program, preference will be given to rising juniors and seniors.
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Demonstrate economic or educational disadvantage based on the below criteria:
a. Applicant attends a NYC high school with a Free and Reduced Price Lunch (FRPL) rate of 70% or higher
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b. Applicant family income qualifies for FRPL, Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or other similar government aid but attends a NYC high school with a FRPL rate below 70% (you can check your school here). Documentation of Government aid qualification must be provided with application materials.
Application Process
Upon receiving your application materials, your application will be carefully reviewed. Applicants will then be assigned to one of three categories: acceptance, rejection, or waitlisted. Students who are waitlisted may be asked to interview with the Recruitment Team.
Students who are interested in the program or who have any questions regarding the application, should contact [email protected]
Application Checklist
Submitting Your Application
The Hk Maker Lab Recruitment Team will review all applications. Selections will be based on the applicant’s answers to the above questions, commitment to attend all sessions, academic history, recommendations and other supporting materials. Completed applications can be submitted via an online portal. Recommenders for students who apply online should email recommendation letters separately to: [email protected]
At least one of your recommenders must be a math, science or engineering teacher. Your recommender should be a teacher, mentor, counselor, advisor, or employer who knows you in a professional, academic, or volunteer context. Select a recommender that can relate specific and relevant details about your performance, skills, and unique abilities. Relatives may not provide a recommendation.
If you have any questions about how to submit your application, please email the Hk Maker Lab Recruitment Team at [email protected].