STEM and engineering
WTP (Women's Technology Program)
WTP is a 4-week residential program run by MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering. Open to: high school students now in grade 11.
- Application deadline
- December 21, 2026
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- Grade 11
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Residential
What students do
Students live at MIT for four weeks and take classes, labs and team projects in mechanical engineering. The program is aimed at students who are strong in math and science but new to engineering.
- Mechanical engineering
- Engineering
- Math
- Science
Key facts
- Run by
- MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Where
- Cambridge, MA (residential)
- Who can apply
- High school students now in grade 11Applicants must live in the U.S. year round with a permanent family address in the U.S.; intended for students with little or no prior engineering experience.
- Dates
- June 26 to July 24, 2027
- Cost
- Free for family income under $120,000, then a sliding scale up to $20,000 for family income of $400,000 or more; free to apply
- Deadline
- December 21, 2026Application opens October 16, 2026.
- Selectivity
- The site says it generally receives over 300 applications for the 20 WTP-ME spots.
Official program siteOfficial application pageMassachusetts Institute of Technology admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Teacher recommendation
- Test scores
Online application with multiple choice and short answer questions and three personal essays, high school grades, and forms from one math and one science teacher; test scores are requested but not required.
How a mentor helps with your WTP application
- Decide whether WTP fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
Email me the WTP deadlines and requirements
A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
Similar programs
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWSIMIT Beaver Works (MIT Lincoln Laboratory and MIT School of Engineering) | Cambridge, MACommuter | Students entering their senior year of high school | Paid, aid available | March 31 (prerequisite online course registration); teacher recommendation due April 2 |
| MITESMIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES) | Cambridge, MAResidential | 11th graders | Free | February 1, 11:59 pm PST |
| ASPIREJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory | Laurel, MDCommuter | High school juniors and seniors | Free | Not posted |
| ASPIREHarvey Mudd College | Claremont, CAResidential | Rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders | Paid | March 31, 2026 (priority deadline; rolling admission afterward until full)Last cycle’s date |
| BSASUC Berkeley GLOBE (Global Learning and Outreach from Berkeley Engineering) | Berkeley, CACommuter | High school students ages 15 to 17 by the start of the program | Paid, aid available | March 31, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| COSMOSUniversity of California | CAResidential | Rising 9th through rising 12th graders | Paid, aid available | February 5, 2027 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the WTP application deadline?
The deadline is December 21, 2026. The application opens October 16, 2026.
How much does WTP cost?
Free for family income under $120,000, then a sliding scale up to $20,000 for family income of $400,000 or more; free to apply. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to WTP?
High school students now in grade 11. Applicants must live in the U.S. year round with a permanent family address in the U.S.; intended for students with little or no prior engineering experience.
What does the WTP application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Teacher recommendation, Test scores. Online application with multiple choice and short answer questions and three personal essays, high school grades, and forms from one math and one science teacher; test scores are requested but not required.
How hard is it to get into WTP?
The site says it generally receives over 300 applications for the 20 WTP-ME spots.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
