Supporting Our Hometown
3M STEP
Science Training Encouragement Program
Applications for STEP are accepted annually in October. Apply online.
3M STEP provides high school juniors and seniors of diverse backgrounds the opportunity to participate in the process of scientific discovery at one of the world’s leading corporations. Through mentoring by 3M volunteers, classroom instruction and summer experience in a 3M laboratory, 3M STEP students will learn, increase job skills, gain insight into scientific careers, and enhance their personal development.
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How it works
The 3M STEP program places students in the lab alongside 3M scientists. Students participate in training during the school year (January-April) and then complete a 12-week summer experience (June-August).
3M STEP is open to high school juniors and seniors within the St. Paul Public School (SPPS) District. Students apply for the program in the fall and are notified of acceptance in December.
Check out the 3M STEP program flyer to learn more.
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Eligibility
Students who:
- Are in their junior or senior year at one of the participating SPPS District high schools
- Are at least 16 years of age
- Have a 2.0 GPA or greater
- Are willing to commit to the full nine-month program (The classroom portion runs from January through April. It is followed by a summer experience running from June through the end of August.)
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Selection process
- Student applications accepted in October each year
- A resume is required
- An active email account is required
- Letters of recommendation/character references are recommended but not required
- Students who have been selected for the program will be notified in early December
For further questions, students should contact their school program coordinator.
