The VMEC Summer Scholar Program offers sophomores, juniors and seniors attending a university in Virginia the opportunity for hands on research and development in microelectronics in either an academic or industrial environment. You are also eligible to apply if you are a student at a community college in Virginia and have been accepted to one of the participating 4-year engineering schools. You can also apply if you are a graduating senior and have been accepted into a graduate school at one of the Virginia universities.

To broaden their technical exposure, scholars complete their placements at host institutions distinct from their home universities.

We are now accepting applications for 2027 Summer openings. 

Apply using this link: https://vmec.wufoo.com/forms/2027-summer-scholar-program-application/

*** Applications must be received by October 31, 2026***

***Early Decisions will be informed by December 16, 2026. Final Decisions will be communicated by January 15, 2027.*

Sign up for one of our information sessions to learn about these opportunities. All sessions are virtual. You will receive Zoom or Teams links before the session. These sessions will be held on

September 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern

October 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern

October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern.

Sign up by completing the form at this URL: https://vmec.wufoo.com/forms/2027-summer-scholar-program-info-sessions/