Fleming Scholars Program

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Fleming Scholars 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 2025) 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-July 25, 2025).
• Apply by Feb. 1, 2025.

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.

Application Details

You can access and complete the application via the online applicant tracking system. The application form will require you to upload several documents, including:

• Resume – Your resume should briefly describe your education, employment, volunteer work and extracurricular activities. It should not exceed two pages.
• Personal Statement – Your personal statement should tell us about you, your passion for science and how well you can communicate and express your ideas. Your statement should include your name, why science interests you, including examples of classes, hobbies, projects or experiences that sparked this interest, why you want to participate in the Fleming Scholar Program and your long-term career goals. It should not exceed 750 words.
• Unofficial transcripts – Applicants that are high school seniors should submit unofficial high school transcripts. Applicants currently in college should submit unofficial high school transcripts and unofficial college transcripts in a single document.
• It is preferred to submit the entirety of the application packet electronically. However, if this is not possible, items outside of the online application form may be submitted via:
  • Email: SummerScholars@omrf.org
  • Mailed or delivered to: OMRF Fleming Scholar Program, 825 N.E. 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73104

To complete your application, 2-3 Recommendation Letters are required. One of your reference letters must be from a STEM instructor. Contact your references with ample time to submit a recommendation letter prior to the application deadline. Contact your references well ahead of the application due date, provide them with the Recommendation Letter Requirements document and have them submit their recommendation letter to SummerScholars@omrf.org.

If you have questions or trouble applying, email SummerScholars@omrf.org or call 405-271-7430 or 800-522-0211.

Application Deadline

All completed application packets must be submitted electronically and/or postmarked by 11:59 p.m., Feb. 1, 2025. Incomplete application packets or materials received later than the due date will be disqualified.

Interviews

The Selection Committee will select up to 25 applicants for virtual interviews in early to mid-March. All applicants will be notified of their status by late February or early March.

Compensation

Scholars who complete the full summer program will be paid at least $5,000.