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Fleming Scholar Program

* Due to the cancellation of the 2020 Summer Program because of the Covid-19 pandemic, last year’s selected applicants will be the 2021 Fleming Scholars. This means the Fleming application will not be posted online and we will not be interviewing candidates for the 2021 summer program.*

Eligibility
To be eligible for the Fleming Scholar Program, applicants MUST be:

  • An Oklahoma resident at the time of high school graduation.
  • At least 16 years of age.
  • Classified as a high school senior (graduating May 2020) or college freshman, sophomore or junior at the time of application submission.
  • A United States citizen or permanent resident or have unrestricted employment authorization in accordance with applicable Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations (example: J-2 – with Employment Authorization Document). Applicants with an H-4 visa are not eligible.
  • Willing and able to commit to the program’s entire eight-week time frame (June 7th – July 30th)

Scholars are selected based on aptitude and interest in science and math, academic standing, essays and recommendation letters written as part of the application process.

Applications
* 2021 Fleming applications will be posted online, due to the cancellation of the 2020 summer last years selected applicants will be the 2021 Fleming Scholars.*
Applicants must submit all of the following by the February 1 deadline:

  • Application Form — Access and complete the application via the online applicant tracking system.
  • Transcripts — Attach your unofficial transcript(s) via the online application system when prompted to add “Transcript 1, 2 and/or 3”. College students must submit both high school and college transcripts.
  • Essay — Attach your long essay response via the online application system when prompted to add “Essay”. Your essay should describe why you wish to participate in biomedical research for eight weeks at OMRF. We are especially interested in how well you formulate your ideas and express them. You might want to explain how an interest, experience, or project led to your better understanding of a scientific principle or how you displayed critical analysis and creativity in solving a problem. Please do NOT exceed two pages.
  • Recommendation Letters — References must send a recommendation letter on their organization’s letterhead.  Send a minimum of two and maximum of three recommendation letters directly to the Fleming Scholar Selection Committee, via e-mail FlemingScholars@omrf.org. or mail: OMRF Fleming Scholar Program, 825 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
  • It is preferred that the entire application packet be submitted electronically however if not possible, items other than the application form may be submitted via any of the following avenues:
    • Scan and e-mail: FlemingScholars@omrf.org
    • Mail or deliver to: OMRF Fleming Scholar Program, 825 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
  • Extra materials, such as additional recommendation letters or resumes, will not be accepted.
  • Incomplete application packets or materials received later than February 1 will be disqualified.
  • The application process is considered complete once the applicant receives an electronic confirmation number and submission of at least two reference letters/forms.
  • If you have any questions or trouble applying, please e-mail FlemingScholars@omrf.org or contact Heather Hebert (405-271-7435, 800-522-0211 or Heather-Rodriguez@OMRF.org).

Application Deadline
All completed application packets must be submitted and/or postmarked by February 1 at 11:59pm.

Application
Access the application which is posted October 1st through February 1st.

Interviews
The Fleming Scholar Selection Committee will select up to 25 finalists to interview.  Interviews will be held early to mid March. Out-of-state applicants can interview via Zoom or phone. All applicants will be notified of their status by late February or early March.

Program Dates
The program runs for eight weeks from June 7th through July 30th, 2021. Since the program is so rigorous and intense, scholars must commit to the entire time frame.

Compensation
Fleming Scholars are paid $5,000 for the summer.